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 72
Speech-Language Pathologist/Columbia County Board of Education
Sarah Bradateanu holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,087.
School Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
Paula Guilbeau is a School Secretary/Clerk at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $30,069.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Nicole Burke serves as a Secretary. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,047.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Payton Sabin works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Payton earned $30,037 in 2025.
Special Education Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Mark Titter holds the role of Special Education Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,037.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Danielle Dudley is a Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $30,035.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
Angela Eckenrode is a Secretary at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $30,033.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Catherine Quarles is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $30,017.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Amy Markwalter works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Amy earned $29,989 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Paul Owen serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,981.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Glenda Hampton is a Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $29,975.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
James Flood is a Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $29,969.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Harriet Lopez is a Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $29,926.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Clanycia Goodson is a Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $29,893.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
William Caywood works as a Bus Driver for Columbia County Board of Education. William earned $29,841 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Shaketa Carter is a Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $29,804.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Kimberly Ward holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,769.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Amy West serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,761.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Craig Steedley is a Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $29,754.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
Christen Gil is a Secretary at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $29,752.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Fred Grimes Jr serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,711.
School Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Leslie Giles serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,657.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
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Ashley Pruett works as a Bus Driver for Columbia County Board of Education. Ashley earned $29,644 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Glenn Vannoy works as a Bus Driver for Columbia County Board of Education. Glenn earned $29,640 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
Evangeline Simpson-Ortiz is a School Secretary/Clerk at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $29,632.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Lamar Mathis holds the role of Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,603.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Cam Williams serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,507.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Columbia County Board of Education
Virginia Cole holds the role of Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,507.
Special Education Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Alma Hobbs holds the role of Special Education Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,492.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
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Reva Carter holds the role of Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,428.
Library/Media Support Parapro/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Tonietha Williams serves as a Library/Media Support Parapro. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,421.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Dana Johnson holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,381.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Labritt Goodwin holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,358.
Maintenance Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Robert May serves as a Maintenance Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,333.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Emmanuel Brutus serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,325.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Tonya Patterson serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,312.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Khen Dinh holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,294.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Christina Thomas serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,244.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Lakesha Ramsey serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,191.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Katelyn Penrow is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $29,159.