Georgia / Columbia County Board of Education
Agency file
The Columbia County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 4,579 employees with median total compensation of $47,369; the highest distinct record was $342,154.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 4,579 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($47,369) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $87,062 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,928. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 58
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Asia Bush is a Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $47,541.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Cameron Carter serves as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,526.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
Michelle Richards holds the role of Secretary at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,500.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Taylor Williams works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Taylor earned $47,493 in 2025.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Wahl is a Preschool Special Education Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $47,476.
Interpreter/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Damita Walden serves as a Interpreter. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,476.
School Food Service Manager/Columbia County Board of Education
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James Baughn is a School Food Service Manager at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $47,450.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
Aurora Hubbard holds the role of Secretary at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,444.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Michael Conner works as a Custodial Personnel for Columbia County Board of Education. Michael earned $47,394 in 2025.
Plant Operations Sec/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
Ginger Newsome works as a Plant Operations Sec/Clerk for Columbia County Board of Education. Ginger earned $47,369 in 2025.
Transportation Mechanic/Columbia County Board of Education
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Brian Koback holds the role of Transportation Mechanic at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,348.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Haley Lewis works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Haley earned $47,326 in 2025.
Teacher of Hearing Impaired Student/Columbia County Board of Education
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Shannon Shelton works as a Teacher of Hearing Impaired Student for Columbia County Board of Education. Shannon earned $47,311 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Lynzy Kapoi works as a Special Education Interrelated for Columbia County Board of Education. Lynzy earned $47,307 in 2025.
School Resource Officer/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Howard Storey serves as a School Resource Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,291.
Middle School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Kiffiny Carter serves as a Middle School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,286.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Columbia County Board of Education
Opal Collins works as a Teacher of Autistic Students for Columbia County Board of Education. Opal earned $47,277 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Austin Evans works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Austin earned $47,266 in 2025.
School Resource Officer/Columbia County Board of Education
Jacob Dyer is a School Resource Officer at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $47,251.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
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Lorri Trahan holds the role of Secretary at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,242.
Technology Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Clifford Hess is a Technology Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $47,232.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
Elizabeth Green holds the role of Secretary at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,211.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jessica Bolduc works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Jessica earned $47,187 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Kendall Neidlinger works as a Special Education Interrelated for Columbia County Board of Education. Kendall earned $47,180 in 2025.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Diana Ball serves as a Secretary. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,176.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Staci Reiter is a Grade 6 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $47,168.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Kathy Collins serves as a Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,135.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Johnnie Barton serves as a Secretary. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,094.
School Resource Officer/Columbia County Board of Education
Ricky Roach Jr is a School Resource Officer at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $47,082.
School Nurse/Columbia County Board of Education
Tara Kitchings is a School Nurse at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $47,064.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Columbia County Board of Education
Kalli Stewart is a Teacher of Autistic Students at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $47,057.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Brianna Walker serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,057.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Talisha Mauro holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,057.
Technology Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Danny Reddick works as a Technology Specialist for Columbia County Board of Education. Danny earned $47,038 in 2025.
School Food Service Manager/Columbia County Board of Education
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Linda Landry works as a School Food Service Manager for Columbia County Board of Education. Linda earned $47,013 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Megan Gentry holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,007.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Teresa Brown serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,004.
School Food Service Manager/Columbia County Board of Education
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Wanda Mackie holds the role of School Food Service Manager at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,996.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Rebecca Lacey is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $46,976.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Julia Mann holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,976.