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 8
Crossroads/Effingham County Board of Education
Lakeisha Cope is a Crossroads at Effingham County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $84,940.
Elementary Counselor/Effingham County Board of Education
Erin Watson holds the role of Elementary Counselor at Effingham County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,865.
Maintenance Personnel/Effingham County Board of Education
Ronald Purnell works as a Maintenance Personnel for Effingham County Board of Education. Ronald earned $84,811 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Amanda Burgess works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Effingham County Board of Education. Amanda earned $84,715 in 2025.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Effingham County Board of Education
Cynthia Orr holds the role of General Administrative Secretary/Clerk at Effingham County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,691.
Special Education Interrelated/Effingham County Board of Education
Matthew Johnson works as a Special Education Interrelated for Effingham County Board of Education. Matthew earned $84,647 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
At Effingham County Board of Education, Silvia Straub serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,512.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Effingham County Board of Education
At Effingham County Board of Education, Sarah Davis serves as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,387.
Esol Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
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At Effingham County Board of Education, Shakera Chennis serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,364.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Effingham County Board of Education
Marcie Crosby holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Effingham County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,274.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Effingham County Board of Education
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Emily Long holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Effingham County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,952.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Effingham County Board of Education
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Jason Smith works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for Effingham County Board of Education. Jason earned $83,841 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
At Effingham County Board of Education, Allison Wilemon serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,812.
Literacy Coach/Effingham County Board of Education
Jessica Foster is a Literacy Coach at Effingham County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,789.
Teacher of Severe Intellectual/Effingham County Board of Education
Kaylan Warner holds the role of Teacher of Severe Intellectual at Effingham County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,741.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Marianna Anderson holds the role of Grades K-5 Teacher at Effingham County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,735.
Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Amanda Mitchell works as a Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher for Effingham County Board of Education. Amanda earned $83,687 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
At Effingham County Board of Education, Wanda Stewart serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,533.
Special Education Work Study Coordinator/Effingham County Board of Education
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At Effingham County Board of Education, Jennifer Spitko serves as a Special Education Work Study Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,515.
Special Education Interrelated/Effingham County Board of Education
Cindy Salter works as a Special Education Interrelated for Effingham County Board of Education. Cindy earned $83,471 in 2025.
Crossroads/Effingham County Board of Education
Robert Ergle works as a Crossroads for Effingham County Board of Education. Robert earned $83,457 in 2025.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
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Tiffany Brinson works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Effingham County Board of Education. Tiffany earned $83,369 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Effingham County Board of Education
Samantha Todd works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Effingham County Board of Education. Samantha earned $83,328 in 2025.
Military Science Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
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Ross Johnson works as a Military Science Teacher for Effingham County Board of Education. Ross earned $83,305 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Matthew Herndon holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Effingham County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,294.
Vocational/Effingham County Board of Education
At Effingham County Board of Education, Tara Grimball serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,278.
Special Education Interrelated/Effingham County Board of Education
Amelia Padgett works as a Special Education Interrelated for Effingham County Board of Education. Amelia earned $83,275 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Effingham County Board of Education
Erik Robinson works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Effingham County Board of Education. Erik earned $83,200 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
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Kristen Denney holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Effingham County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,142.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Effingham County Board of Education
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Crystal Mealor is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Effingham County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,116.
Grade 8 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Joseph Wiggins holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Effingham County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,110.
Maintenance Personnel/Effingham County Board of Education
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William Connelly holds the role of Maintenance Personnel at Effingham County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,014.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Amanda Ramsey holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Effingham County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,853.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Effingham County Board of Education
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At Effingham County Board of Education, Jennifer Morgan serves as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,853.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
At Effingham County Board of Education, Eden Evans serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,809.
Grade 5 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Jason Pridgen holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Effingham County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,790.
Information Services Clerk/Effingham County Board of Education
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Cody Neidlinger is a Information Services Clerk at Effingham County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,500.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
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Patrick Lapollo works as a Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher for Effingham County Board of Education. Patrick earned $82,414 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Effingham County Board of Education
Rashell Robinson holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Effingham County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,361.
Grade 5 Teacher/Effingham County Board of Education
Kelley Martin is a Grade 5 Teacher at Effingham County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,291.