Georgia / Effingham County Board of Education
Agency file
The Effingham County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 2,602 employees with median total compensation of $46,852; the highest distinct record was $262,673.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 2,602 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($46,852) — 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 $85,649 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $9,350. 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 12
Esol Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
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At Effingham County Board of Education, Melissa Osteen serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,483.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
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At Effingham County Board of Education, Jamie Wohler serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,475.
Vocational/Effingham County Board of Education
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Suzanne Smith holds the role of Vocational at Effingham County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,442.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Effingham County Board of Education
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At Effingham County Board of Education, Lisa Byrd serves as a General Administrative Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,402.
Grade 7 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Joshua Beam works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Effingham County Board of Education. Joshua earned $77,368 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Stephanie Dupler works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Effingham County Board of Education. Stephanie earned $77,310 in 2025.
Nursing Supervisor/Effingham County Board of Education
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Laura Hunnewell is a Nursing Supervisor at Effingham County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,265.
Special Education Specialist/Effingham County Board of Education
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Paige Robbins is a Special Education Specialist at Effingham County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,244.
Grade 3 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Shannon Hadwin holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Effingham County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,233.
Grade 2 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Keri Messerschmidt is a Grade 2 Teacher at Effingham County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,172.
Special Education Interrelated/Effingham County Board of Education
Wendy Crosby is a Special Education Interrelated at Effingham County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,166.
Special Education Interrelated/Effingham County Board of Education
At Effingham County Board of Education, Amy Funderburk serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,162.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Samantha Black is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Effingham County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,133.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Effingham County Board of Education
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Krystin Kicklighter works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Effingham County Board of Education. Krystin earned $77,114 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Effingham County Board of Education
Tiffany Leighty is a Special Education Interrelated at Effingham County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,805.
Grade 5 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Jennifer Hurst is a Grade 5 Teacher at Effingham County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,796.
Occupational Therapist/Effingham County Board of Education
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Kristen Turner is a Occupational Therapist at Effingham County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,781.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Effingham County Board of Education
Lauren Reynolds holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Effingham County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,768.
Special Education Interrelated/Effingham County Board of Education
Mitchell Curry works as a Special Education Interrelated for Effingham County Board of Education. Mitchell earned $76,767 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Mindy Fountain works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Effingham County Board of Education. Mindy earned $76,689 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Amy Rippey works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Effingham County Board of Education. Amy earned $76,688 in 2025.
Pre-School Regular Education Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Rita Montgomery is a Pre-School Regular Education Teacher at Effingham County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,683.
Grade 5 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
At Effingham County Board of Education, Belinda Garland serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,622.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Erica Lee works as a Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher for Effingham County Board of Education. Erica earned $76,600 in 2025.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Laura Atkins is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Effingham County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,592.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
At Effingham County Board of Education, Christina Blackmon serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,592.
Esol Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Timothy Brown holds the role of Esol Teacher at Effingham County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,523.
Special Education Interrelated/Effingham County Board of Education
Mary Nystrom is a Special Education Interrelated at Effingham County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,483.
Pre-School Regular Education Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Betsy Kessler is a Pre-School Regular Education Teacher at Effingham County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,475.
Pre-School Regular Education Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
At Effingham County Board of Education, Lisa Barras serves as a Pre-School Regular Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,475.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Effingham County Board of Education
Thomas Smith works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Effingham County Board of Education. Thomas earned $76,428 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Effingham County Board of Education
Chaurita Benjamin works as a Special Education Interrelated for Effingham County Board of Education. Chaurita earned $76,419 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
At Effingham County Board of Education, Sara Kieffer serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,342.
Grade 1 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Amber Jackson works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Effingham County Board of Education. Amber earned $76,289 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Robert Vitello is a Grade 8 Teacher at Effingham County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,287.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
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At Effingham County Board of Education, Damaris Teston serves as a Middle School Explor Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,225.
Grade 4 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
At Effingham County Board of Education, Van Crawford serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,133.
Literacy Coach/Effingham County Board of Education
At Effingham County Board of Education, Brenda Brown serves as a Literacy Coach. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,057.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
At Effingham County Board of Education, Sheri Hall serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,050.
Special Education Interrelated/Effingham County Board of Education
At Effingham County Board of Education, Erica Williams serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,039.