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 24
Grade 5 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Katie Warner works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Effingham County Board of Education. Katie earned $60,699 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Dara Cox is a Grade 3 Teacher at Effingham County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,699.
Special Education Interrelated/Effingham County Board of Education
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At Effingham County Board of Education, Charity Switzer serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,639.
Grade 1 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
At Effingham County Board of Education, Kara Bunch serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,626.
Grade 1 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Lindsay Rahn is a Grade 1 Teacher at Effingham County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,626.
Grade 3 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Kiristen Boles is a Grade 3 Teacher at Effingham County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,567.
Special Education Interrelated/Effingham County Board of Education
Charity Burgess holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Effingham County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,484.
School Nurse/Effingham County Board of Education
At Effingham County Board of Education, Jessica Waters serves as a School Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,470.
Teacher of Severe Intellectual/Effingham County Board of Education
At Effingham County Board of Education, Melissa Stone serves as a Teacher of Severe Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,468.
Grade 1 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Brandie Zerangue holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Effingham County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,457.
Special Education Interrelated/Effingham County Board of Education
Laura Hurst is a Special Education Interrelated at Effingham County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,443.
Grade 5 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
At Effingham County Board of Education, Rachel Pickard serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,425.
School Secretary/Clerk/Effingham County Board of Education
Carrie King works as a School Secretary/Clerk for Effingham County Board of Education. Carrie earned $60,418 in 2025.
School Social Worker/Effingham County Board of Education
Kerrie Thain works as a School Social Worker for Effingham County Board of Education. Kerrie earned $60,399 in 2025.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Brittany Joyner holds the role of Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher at Effingham County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,349.
Special Education Interrelated/Effingham County Board of Education
Kaitlyn Smith holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Effingham County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,329.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Lindsey Nix works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Effingham County Board of Education. Lindsey earned $60,289 in 2025.
Pre-School Regular Education Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Brittany Landram holds the role of Pre-School Regular Education Teacher at Effingham County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,277.
Special Education Interrelated/Effingham County Board of Education
At Effingham County Board of Education, Amie Dumont serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,164.
Special Education Interrelated/Effingham County Board of Education
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Jordan Brown works as a Special Education Interrelated for Effingham County Board of Education. Jordan earned $60,125 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Effingham County Board of Education
Connie Howard holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Effingham County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,107.
Grade 3 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Ashlie Hudson works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Effingham County Board of Education. Ashlie earned $60,102 in 2025.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Effingham County Board of Education
Karin Middeker holds the role of Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Effingham County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,079.
Special Education Interrelated/Effingham County Board of Education
Jennifer Heaton is a Special Education Interrelated at Effingham County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,066.
Grade 5 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
At Effingham County Board of Education, Sierra Doughtie serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,026.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
At Effingham County Board of Education, Lesi Douberley serves as a Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,976.
Special Education Interrelated/Effingham County Board of Education
Sara Studier is a Special Education Interrelated at Effingham County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,924.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Effingham County Board of Education
Mellissa Winzenrith works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Effingham County Board of Education. Mellissa earned $59,923 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
At Effingham County Board of Education, Tamara Montoya serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,888.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Effingham County Board of Education
Gabriela Boatright holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Effingham County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,864.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Betsy Crofts works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Effingham County Board of Education. Betsy earned $59,822 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Effingham County Board of Education
At Effingham County Board of Education, William Panter serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,803.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Rosemary Thornton works as a Preschool Special Education Teacher for Effingham County Board of Education. Rosemary earned $59,797 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Effingham County Board of Education
Corrie Gadson works as a Custodial Personnel for Effingham County Board of Education. Corrie earned $59,732 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
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Melinda Rahn is a Grade 1 Teacher at Effingham County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,724.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Effingham County Board of Education
Lacey Bragg holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Effingham County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,674.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Michaela Kennedy works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Effingham County Board of Education. Michaela earned $59,626 in 2025.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
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Brandi Hughes works as a Grades K-5 Teacher for Effingham County Board of Education. Brandi earned $59,616 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Jamie Tirpak holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Effingham County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,616.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Jayme Gafford is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Effingham County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,583.