Georgia / Columbus State University
Agency file
The Columbus State University operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.
In 2025, this agency had 1,944 employees with median total compensation of $9,385; the highest distinct record was $342,900.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,944 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($9,385) — 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 $87,797 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $588. 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 6
Assoc/Asst Vice President/Columbus State University
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Carl Robertson works as a Assoc/Asst Vice President for Columbus State University. Carl earned $87,273 in 2025.
Professor/Columbus State University
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Lisa Oberlander holds the role of Professor at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,152.
Associate Professor/Columbus State University
Dana Griggs works as a Associate Professor for Columbus State University. Dana earned $86,876 in 2025.
Associate Professor/Columbus State University
Florence Wakoko holds the role of Associate Professor at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,576.
Lecturer/Columbus State University
Janice Canedo holds the role of Lecturer at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,500.
Professor/Columbus State University
At Columbus State University, Orion Wertz serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,440.
Associate Professor/Columbus State University
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Steven Wright works as a Associate Professor for Columbus State University. Steven earned $86,152 in 2025.
Executive Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Columbus State University
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At Columbus State University, Kristin Williams serves as a Executive Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,090.
Information Technology Manager/Columbus State University
Neil Tirado is a Information Technology Manager at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $86,000.
Professor/Columbus State University
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Joseph Mccallus works as a Professor for Columbus State University. Joseph earned $85,786 in 2025.
Department Chair/Head Ac/Columbus State University
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Judith Livingston works as a Department Chair/Head Ac for Columbus State University. Judith earned $85,096 in 2025.
Lecturer/Columbus State University
Christopher Lovelock is a Lecturer at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $85,083.
Assistant Professor/Columbus State University
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Tiffany Mcbride is a Assistant Professor at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $84,980.
Professor/Columbus State University
At Columbus State University, Brian Tyo serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,853.
Department Chair/Head Ac/Columbus State University
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Clifton Ruehl works as a Department Chair/Head Ac for Columbus State University. Clifton earned $84,660 in 2025.
Asso/Asst Director Div/Dept Ad/Columbus State University
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At Columbus State University, Julio Llanos Jr serves as a Asso/Asst Director Div/Dept Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,605.
Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Columbus State University
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Raymond Tankersley holds the role of Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,545.
Assistant Professor/Columbus State University
Rebecca Toland works as a Assistant Professor for Columbus State University. Rebecca earned $84,515 in 2025.
Technical Design Professional/Columbus State University
Christopher Johnson is a Technical Design Professional at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $84,514.
Assistant Professor/Columbus State University
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Tonya Herring is a Assistant Professor at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $84,205.
Assistant Professor/Columbus State University
Christopher Lemieux works as a Assistant Professor for Columbus State University. Christopher earned $84,203 in 2025.
Information Technology Manager/Columbus State University
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Keith Grier holds the role of Information Technology Manager at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,000.
Professor/Columbus State University
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Patrick Jackson holds the role of Professor at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,967.
Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Columbus State University
At Columbus State University, Julie Burhenn serves as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,852.
Assoc/Asst Dean Ac/Columbus State University
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Melissa Dempsey holds the role of Assoc/Asst Dean Ac at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,601.
Associate Professor/Columbus State University
Troy Vidal holds the role of Associate Professor at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,542.
Professor/Columbus State University
Jennifer Newbrey is a Professor at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $83,296.
Service/Maintenance Worker/Columbus State University
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Willie Sanders is a Service/Maintenance Worker at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $83,163.
Associate Professor/Columbus State University
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Markus Weidler is a Associate Professor at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $83,115.
Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Columbus State University
At Columbus State University, Sunae Euell serves as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,000.
Lecturer/Columbus State University
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At Columbus State University, Kenneth Jones serves as a Lecturer. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,974.
Associate Professor/Columbus State University
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Michelle Folta holds the role of Associate Professor at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,784.
Assistant Professor/Columbus State University
Ramneet Kaur holds the role of Assistant Professor at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,533.
Professor/Columbus State University
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At Columbus State University, Clinton Barineau serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,475.
Associate Professor/Columbus State University
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Lauren Neal works as a Associate Professor for Columbus State University. Lauren earned $82,101 in 2025.
Librarian Ac/Columbus State University
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Michelle Jones is a Librarian Ac at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $82,100.
Associate Professor/Columbus State University
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Daniel Holt holds the role of Associate Professor at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,037.
Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Columbus State University
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At Columbus State University, John Aiken serves as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,946.
Lecturer/Columbus State University
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At Columbus State University, James Cook serves as a Lecturer. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,800.
Asso/Asst Director Div/Dept Ad/Columbus State University
Lauren Johnson is a Asso/Asst Director Div/Dept Ad at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $81,749.