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 73
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Marit Preast serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,147.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Deborah Nimmons holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,137.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Lauren Marshman holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,108.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Kurt Scott serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,106.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Sonia Sherman holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,104.
Library/Media Support Parapro/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Yuron Johnson serves as a Library/Media Support Parapro. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,043.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Bruce Baham is a Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $28,978.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Walter Mobley holds the role of Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,917.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Veontray Richardson holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,833.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Teyonna Johnson holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,732.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Deborah Ferebee-Cross works as a Bus Driver for Columbia County Board of Education. Deborah earned $28,709 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Denise Smith works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Denise earned $28,694 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Paris Hires works as a Custodial Personnel for Columbia County Board of Education. Paris earned $28,661 in 2025.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
Jocelyn Black works as a Secretary for Columbia County Board of Education. Jocelyn earned $28,622 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Deborah Oglesby serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,608.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Mary Wright works as a Bus Driver for Columbia County Board of Education. Mary earned $28,563 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Felipe Barrios holds the role of Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,562.
Special Education Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, George James serves as a Special Education Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,497.
Special Education Bus Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Veronica Jones works as a Special Education Bus Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Veronica earned $28,475 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Jimmy Holmes works as a Bus Driver for Columbia County Board of Education. Jimmy earned $28,449 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
William Kitchens holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,377.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Heydie Ceballos works as a Custodial Personnel for Columbia County Board of Education. Heydie earned $28,373 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Nadia Newton-Parker serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,372.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Thiem Vu works as a Custodial Personnel for Columbia County Board of Education. Thiem earned $28,356 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Charles Corda serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,268.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Joyce Tankersley works as a Custodial Personnel for Columbia County Board of Education. Joyce earned $28,237 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Allan Rankin holds the role of Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,205.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Linda Shields holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,186.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Doreen Bell works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Doreen earned $28,171 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Katrell Padgett serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,102.
Non-Instructional Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
At Columbia County Board of Education, Michael Leverett serves as a Non-Instructional Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,100.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Elizabeth Smith holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,092.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Christine Mcdonnell serves as a Secretary. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,084.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Wendy Oliver is a Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $28,039.
Elementary Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Kelly Brown is a Elementary Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $27,982.
Middle School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Olivia Sloan holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,975.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Donnell Fleming holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,972.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jennifer Johnstun serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,966.
School Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Rhonda Rourke serves as a School Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,952.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
William Russell is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $27,951.