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 89
Special Education Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Charles Hartley is a Special Education Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $16,451.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Melissa Baguley serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,439.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Adrienne Howard serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,427.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Olivia Castro-Reyes is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $16,419.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Riley O'Brien is a Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $16,406.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Kelli Wirtz is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $16,402.
Special Education Bus Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Laura Keen serves as a Special Education Bus Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,398.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Brenda Schaefer serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,320.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Allison Crossan works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Allison earned $16,308 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Christy Battle serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,189.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Lucille Wright is a School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $16,179.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Arelis De Leon serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,161.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Sharon Lapp serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,134.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Asha Okayo serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,107.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Susan Raines holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,065.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Rebecca Thigpen serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,046.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Emily Tyler serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,978.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Kelly Daniel serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,975.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Katelyn Lamb holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,939.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Amber Smith works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Amber earned $15,923 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Mindy Stephens holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,844.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Kelly Ferguson holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,835.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Martin Jackson is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $15,829.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Laura Brady serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,813.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Thanhloan Silverman holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,782.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Ryan Ford holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,747.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Stephen Hansen serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,690.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Michaellea Cox works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Michaellea earned $15,676 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Brandi Tucker is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $15,676.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Ashley Small-Terrell works as a School Food Service Worker for Columbia County Board of Education. Ashley earned $15,676 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Yvonne Simpson works as a Substitute Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Yvonne earned $15,672 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Waunell Wiggins holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,646.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Delois Mcgahee holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,644.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Leeshey Tyler holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,631.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Shabana Afzali is a School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $15,630.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Riffat Khalil is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $15,604.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Allison Means is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $15,589.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Kaitlyn Martin serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,550.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Laura Simpson serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,470.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Amal El Hani is a School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $15,446.