Georgia / Clayton State University
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The Clayton State University operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.
In 2025, this agency had 957 employees with median total compensation of $26,054; the highest distinct record was $330,005.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 957 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($26,054) — 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 $98,642 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $2,021. 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 2
Professor/Clayton State University
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At Clayton State University, George Nakos serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,998.
Administrative Specialist/Coordinator/Clayton State University
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Ceimone Henderson-Strickland works as a Administrative Specialist/Coordinator for Clayton State University. Ceimone earned $127,855 in 2025.
Professor/Clayton State University
At Clayton State University, Mario Norman serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,545.
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Adel Novin is a Professor at Clayton State University. 2025 total compensation came to $126,201.
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Thomas Mcilwain holds the role of Professor at Clayton State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,061.
Professor/Clayton State University
Robert Vaughan holds the role of Professor at Clayton State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,668.
Department Chair/Head Ac/Clayton State University
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Paul Melvin Iii works as a Department Chair/Head Ac for Clayton State University. Paul earned $125,500 in 2025.
Professor/Clayton State University
Junfeng Qu holds the role of Professor at Clayton State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,055.
Professor/Clayton State University
Kelli Nipper works as a Professor for Clayton State University. Kelli earned $123,760 in 2025.
Executive Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Clayton State University
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At Clayton State University, Darren Thomas serves as a Executive Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,500.
Associate Professor/Clayton State University
Louis Orchard works as a Associate Professor for Clayton State University. Louis earned $121,436 in 2025.
Professor/Clayton State University
Charles Elfer works as a Professor for Clayton State University. Charles earned $121,185 in 2025.
Assistant Professor/Clayton State University
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Md Rokonuzzaman is a Assistant Professor at Clayton State University. 2025 total compensation came to $120,980.
Assistant Professor/Clayton State University
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At Clayton State University, Stacey Reynolds serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,320.
Professor/Clayton State University
Canchepuram Narayanaswamy is a Professor at Clayton State University. 2025 total compensation came to $119,995.
Associate Professor/Clayton State University
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Carin Lightner-Laws holds the role of Associate Professor at Clayton State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,205.
Associate Professor/Clayton State University
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At Clayton State University, Linda Hain serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,167.
Department Chair/Head Ac/Clayton State University
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Joshua Meddaugh works as a Department Chair/Head Ac for Clayton State University. Joshua earned $117,000 in 2025.
Assoc/Asst Dean Ac/Clayton State University
Dennis Attick works as a Assoc/Asst Dean Ac for Clayton State University. Dennis earned $116,762 in 2025.
Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Clayton State University
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Jonathon Goodson holds the role of Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Clayton State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,527.
Associate Professor/Clayton State University
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Michelle Nelson holds the role of Associate Professor at Clayton State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,000.
Professor/Clayton State University
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Victoria Foster works as a Professor for Clayton State University. Victoria earned $114,967 in 2025.
Assoc/Asst Dean Ac/Clayton State University
At Clayton State University, Marcia Laurer serves as a Assoc/Asst Dean Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,960.
Director Div/Dpt Ad/Clayton State University
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At Clayton State University, John Keener serves as a Director Div/Dpt Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,500.
Associate Professor/Clayton State University
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Byron Jeff is a Associate Professor at Clayton State University. 2025 total compensation came to $113,100.
Dean Ad/Clayton State University
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Mya Richardson-Echols works as a Dean Ad for Clayton State University. Mya earned $113,000 in 2025.
Professor/Clayton State University
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Ken Nguyen holds the role of Professor at Clayton State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,471.
Department Chair/Head Ac/Clayton State University
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Adam Tate works as a Department Chair/Head Ac for Clayton State University. Adam earned $112,255 in 2025.
Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Clayton State University
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At Clayton State University, Jada Mitchell serves as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,750.
Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Clayton State University
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At Clayton State University, Kimberley Campbell serves as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,458.
Professor/Clayton State University
Sheryne Southard works as a Professor for Clayton State University. Sheryne earned $108,602 in 2025.
Professor/Clayton State University
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Melanie Poudevigne works as a Professor for Clayton State University. Melanie earned $108,016 in 2025.
Department Chair/Head Ac/Clayton State University
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Jason Davis works as a Department Chair/Head Ac for Clayton State University. Jason earned $107,796 in 2025.
Professor/Clayton State University
Catherine Deering works as a Professor for Clayton State University. Catherine earned $107,757 in 2025.
Professor/Clayton State University
At Clayton State University, Margaret Thompson serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,619.
Assistant Professor/Clayton State University
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At Clayton State University, Xiangdong An serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,448.
Assistant Professor/Clayton State University
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Vivian Padin-Irizarry holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clayton State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,419.
Professor/Clayton State University
At Clayton State University, Deborah Deckner-Davis serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,036.
Professor/Clayton State University
At Clayton State University, Anita Whiting serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,859.
Professor/Clayton State University
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Christopher Ward is a Professor at Clayton State University. 2025 total compensation came to $106,842.