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 81
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Mark Alva works as a School Food Service Worker for Columbia County Board of Education. Mark earned $22,673 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Whitney Harrell works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Whitney earned $22,632 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Natalie Wright is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,613.
Library/Media Support Parapro/Columbia County Board of Education
Amy Young holds the role of Library/Media Support Parapro at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,612.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Ladarius Lovett serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,609.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5/Columbia County Board of Education
Nadia Khan holds the role of Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,591.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Denitrice Johnson holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,588.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Dameon Cody holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,586.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Tiffany Dodson serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,578.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Katherine Williams holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,566.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
Tasha Aguirre works as a Secretary for Columbia County Board of Education. Tasha earned $22,562 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Gary Moore holds the role of Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,523.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Cynthia Jackson is a Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,522.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Ellis works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $22,512 in 2025.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
Tricia Cyr works as a Secretary for Columbia County Board of Education. Tricia earned $22,492 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Stephen Hutto is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,483.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Corrie Williams is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,480.
Special Education Bus Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
James Stokes works as a Special Education Bus Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. James earned $22,479 in 2025.
Special Education Bus Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Monica Turner holds the role of Special Education Bus Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,464.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Sandra Ivey is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,460.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Audrianna Chavous is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,378.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Michael Minehart is a Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,378.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Leslie Shaffer is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,371.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Shameka Montgomery holds the role of Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,337.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Candace Stewart holds the role of Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,252.
School Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
Wynisha Dorsey works as a School Secretary/Clerk for Columbia County Board of Education. Wynisha earned $22,247 in 2025.
School Food Service Manager/Columbia County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Kimberly Bales is a School Food Service Manager at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,225.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Cecilmarie Candelario-Puente serves as a Secretary. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,207.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Megan Lampp holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,201.
Special Education Bus Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Terri Sanders is a Special Education Bus Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,200.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5/Columbia County Board of Education
Kylie Lee holds the role of Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,196.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Charles Casiano Pinero serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,195.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Maria Vasdekis serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,165.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Teresa Brooks is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,143.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Amber Bates holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,128.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Heather Gill works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Heather earned $22,127 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Royal Kelly is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,113.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5/Columbia County Board of Education
Lauren Templeton works as a Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5 for Columbia County Board of Education. Lauren earned $22,097 in 2025.
Special Education Bus Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Gloria Jones is a Special Education Bus Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,092.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Michael Rodger works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Michael earned $22,083 in 2025.