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 99
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Andrea Riley serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,165.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Bruce Kaplan holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,155.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Melanie Ansley holds the role of Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,146.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Cynthia Earnest is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $6,145.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Amanda Blevins works as a School Food Service Worker for Columbia County Board of Education. Amanda earned $6,109 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Claudia Buckner-Bowman works as a Substitute Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Claudia earned $6,087 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Jessica Steptoe works as a School Food Service Worker for Columbia County Board of Education. Jessica earned $6,068 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Jemmie Akins is a Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $6,066.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Paula Waugh serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,051.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Sharon Lyons holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,040.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Melba Dodgen works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Melba earned $6,038 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Columbia County Board of Education
Grace Maher works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Columbia County Board of Education. Grace earned $6,013 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Joanna Miller serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,999.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Campbell Kitchens serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,994.
Grade 3 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Hunter works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $5,989 in 2025.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Camille Armstrong works as a Preschool Special Education Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Camille earned $5,977 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Deborah Mew works as a Substitute Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Deborah earned $5,942 in 2025.
In-School Susp Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Louis Mackie serves as a In-School Susp Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,901.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Patricia Thompson is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $5,880.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Maria Pacheco is a Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $5,841.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Donna Byers works as a Instructional Specialist for Columbia County Board of Education. Donna earned $5,836 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Evan Mckinley holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,801.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Rebekkah Crose holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,774.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Alexis Hayer is a School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $5,771.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Amber Angell is a Grade 5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $5,761.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Edward Schlottke serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,744.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Sarah Smith holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,736.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Dana Goen holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,725.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Barbara Landers serves as a Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,705.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jeremy Ledoux holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,694.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
Yashasvi Patel works as a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk for Columbia County Board of Education. Yashasvi earned $5,685 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Sarah Dorman serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,679.
Esol Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Judith Stork works as a Esol Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Judith earned $5,679 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Michael Miller is a Grade 8 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $5,670.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kayelyn Simmons works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Kayelyn earned $5,670 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jordan Clark works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Jordan earned $5,645 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Cherie Howard serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,612.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Michael Madden works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Michael earned $5,612 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Tracy Madden works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Tracy earned $5,612 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Timothy Whitfield holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,612.