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 7
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Holly Townsend is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,239.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Margaret Mcgowan works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Columbia County Board of Education. Margaret earned $91,216 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Columbia County Board of Education
Erin Kwon holds the role of Assistant Principal at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,184.
Assistant Principal/Columbia County Board of Education
Lorena Smith works as a Assistant Principal for Columbia County Board of Education. Lorena earned $91,184 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Deborah Bowers is a Grade 6 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,172.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Aaron Brodrick is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,148.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kimberly White is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,060.
Middle School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Erline Speed serves as a Middle School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,056.
Finance/Business Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Hudson Chandler serves as a Finance/Business Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,052.
Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education
Lisa Augustine-Chizmar works as a Gifted for Columbia County Board of Education. Lisa earned $91,033 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Erica Wilson works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Erica earned $90,903 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Nancy Morris is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,718.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Carlos Carter works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Columbia County Board of Education. Carlos earned $90,577 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Amy Slagle works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Amy earned $90,528 in 2025.
School Social Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
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Marcus Shaw is a School Social Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,308.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Melissa Cassada holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,287.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Kimberly Eckstrom serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,210.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
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Megan Fern works as a Vocational for Columbia County Board of Education. Megan earned $90,195 in 2025.
Vocational Supervisor - School/Columbia County Board of Education
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April Nunnallee works as a Vocational Supervisor - School for Columbia County Board of Education. April earned $90,177 in 2025.
Finance/Business Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Nicolette Crouch serves as a Finance/Business Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,073.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Christa Burch serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,050.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Amanda Griffin is a Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,013.
Is Personnel - General Administrative/Columbia County Board of Education
John Robelen holds the role of Is Personnel - General Administrative at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,006.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Columbia County Board of Education
Tiffani Burns works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Columbia County Board of Education. Tiffani earned $90,003 in 2025.
Special Education Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
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Tracie White holds the role of Special Education Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,980.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Brian Adams serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,914.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Kim Buchanan serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,893.
Assistant Principal/Columbia County Board of Education
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Daniel Jordan is a Assistant Principal at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,775.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Shannon Burnett holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,772.
High School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Dana Cason is a High School Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,712.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Daniel Sneeringer serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,653.
Interpreter/Columbia County Board of Education
Cynthia Dunn-Kearly works as a Interpreter for Columbia County Board of Education. Cynthia earned $89,613 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Leslie Moon serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,589.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Brian Usry is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,571.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Heather Bryan holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,553.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kelli Kirk holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,503.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Heather Burch serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,453.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Julie Hopkins holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,453.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Christa Powell works as a Instructional Specialist for Columbia County Board of Education. Christa earned $89,450 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Eric Leiden works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Eric earned $89,403 in 2025.