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 77
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Richard Schupp holds the role of Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,571.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, John Maddox serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,514.
Special Education Bus Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Clifford Griffin is a Special Education Bus Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $25,512.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Thomas Gaddis serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,497.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Michaquel Frails is a Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $25,495.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Johnnie Jones serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,438.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Karen Fultz serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,412.
Library/Media Support Parapro/Columbia County Board of Education
Heather Lindberg holds the role of Library/Media Support Parapro at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,382.
Other Transportation/Columbia County Board of Education
Tanga Gibson is a Other Transportation at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $25,358.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Tiwatha Cooper serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,350.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Patrick Pyle is a Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $25,315.
Assistant Principal/Columbia County Board of Education
Lisa Soloff is a Assistant Principal at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $25,294.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Bill Morris serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,287.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Tammy Talkington serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,254.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Samantha Olson serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,238.
Maintenance Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Maurice Harrison works as a Maintenance Personnel for Columbia County Board of Education. Maurice earned $25,188 in 2025.
Special Education Bus Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Claudie Benning holds the role of Special Education Bus Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,139.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Earlene Argo serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,133.
School Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
Grisel Castillo holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,103.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Amanda Marcely serves as a Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,103.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Diann Cliett works as a School Food Service Worker for Columbia County Board of Education. Diann earned $25,092 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Patricia Hawkins serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,092.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Ineather Nicely is a Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $25,089.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Sharon James is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $25,085.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, James Michaud serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,069.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Jenifer Latchaw is a Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $25,051.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Wendy Mckinney works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Wendy earned $25,032 in 2025.
School Food Service Manager/Columbia County Board of Education
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Karen Miller is a School Food Service Manager at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $25,031.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Maria Vasquez De Maldonado holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,996.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Anne Sample holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,967.
Human Resources Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Emily Sapp holds the role of Human Resources Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,937.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Doris Temples is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $24,928.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Rebekah Dittmann serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,910.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Melanie Knowlton is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $24,887.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Annette Caldwell holds the role of Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,871.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Rebecca Tankersley is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $24,820.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Donald Paulo serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,812.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Melissa Bayna serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,802.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Lynette Hegre works as a School Food Service Worker for Columbia County Board of Education. Lynette earned $24,792 in 2025.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Amanda Robinson serves as a Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,740.