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 82
School Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
Maria Raymond holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,047.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Teresa Starnes holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,004.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Roger Sullivan is a Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $22,001.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5/Columbia County Board of Education
Keaira White is a Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5 at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,992.
Non-Instructional Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
James Morris is a Non-Instructional Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,977.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Summer Bentley is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,948.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Samantha Dilley holds the role of Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,945.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Nadia Mumtaz holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,912.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Shonda Fulwood holds the role of Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,889.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Eleanor Fox serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,863.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Meghan Greene serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,857.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5/Columbia County Board of Education
Deborah Mccarthy is a Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5 at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,847.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Deborah Turner holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,823.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Michele Waldo-Brown works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Michele earned $21,809 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Peggy Stoming is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,792.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Sharon Gibbons serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,776.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Emily Higgins serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,750.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Mallory Mcbride holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,680.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
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Diane Lopardo holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,629.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Laurie Fortier works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Laurie earned $21,603 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Aryana Morales-Ormaza is a Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,599.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Lisa Simpson is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,579.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jessica Andrews serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,550.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5/Columbia County Board of Education
Abigail Vargas is a Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5 at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,545.
Special Education Bus Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Sarah Jones works as a Special Education Bus Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Sarah earned $21,518 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Carley Holley serves as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,456.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, John Kline serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,427.
School Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
Danielle Elder holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,421.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Kimberly Pond works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Kimberly earned $21,346 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Annie Germany works as a Custodial Personnel for Columbia County Board of Education. Annie earned $21,345 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Meredith Williamson holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,337.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Carol Thompson works as a Substitute Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Carol earned $21,316 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Dillon Robinson serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,266.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Linda Lopes is a School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,266.
School Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
Crystal Grove holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,246.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Marika Yarbrough is a Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,219.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jane Conti serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,207.
Library/Media Support Parapro/Columbia County Board of Education
Brandy Huffman is a Library/Media Support Parapro at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $21,196.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Lisa Flanders serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,182.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Alexis Brown works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Alexis earned $21,180 in 2025.