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Columbus State University

Source file: Georgia — State Employee Salaries (Open Georgia / TIGA) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2025
Employees
1,944
Median total
$9,385
Highest record
$342,900

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$136,737+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$30,722 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$588
$2,415
$9,385
$52,120
$87,797

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).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 10

Alison Cook

Librarian Ac/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$67,781
Base pay
$67,781
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,781

Alison Cook is a Librarian Ac at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $67,781.

Nancy Marino

Administrative Specialist/Coordinator/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$67,541
Base pay
$67,541
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,541

Nancy Marino is a Administrative Specialist/Coordinator at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $67,541.

Jamie Bailey

Police/Security Supervisor/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$67,500
Base pay
$67,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,500

Jamie Bailey holds the role of Police/Security Supervisor at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,500.

Laura Benson

Associate Professor/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$67,360
Base pay
$67,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,360

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,760

Laura Benson works as a Associate Professor for Columbus State University. Laura earned $67,360 in 2025.

Michael Newbrey

Senior Lecturer/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$67,234
Base pay
$67,234
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,234

At Columbus State University, Michael Newbrey serves as a Senior Lecturer. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,234.

Brooke Thompson

Instructor/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$67,222
Base pay
$67,222
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,222

Brooke Thompson holds the role of Instructor at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,222.

Christopher Connally

Police/Security Supervisor/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$67,173
Base pay
$67,173
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,173

Christopher Connally holds the role of Police/Security Supervisor at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,173.

Aaron Crosby

Lecturer/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$66,849
Base pay
$66,849
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,849

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,015

Aaron Crosby works as a Lecturer for Columbus State University. Aaron earned $66,849 in 2025.

Amy Parsons

Librarian Ac/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$66,788
Base pay
$66,788
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,788

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$361

At Columbus State University, Amy Parsons serves as a Librarian Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,788.

Sundi Rose

Senior Lecturer/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$66,562
Base pay
$66,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,562

Sundi Rose holds the role of Senior Lecturer at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,562.

Lawrence Mcdonald

Associate Professor/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$66,362
Base pay
$66,362
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,362

Lawrence Mcdonald is a Associate Professor at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $66,362.

Laura Bennett

Director Div/Dpt Ad/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$65,962
Base pay
$65,962
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,962

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,240

At Columbus State University, Laura Bennett serves as a Director Div/Dpt Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,962.

Elizabeth Mcinnis

Senior Lecturer/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$65,843
Base pay
$65,843
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,843

At Columbus State University, Elizabeth Mcinnis serves as a Senior Lecturer. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,843.

Pamela Wetherington

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$65,302
Base pay
$65,302
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,302

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,693

Pamela Wetherington holds the role of Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,302.

John Wright

Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$65,267
Base pay
$65,267
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,267

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,059

At Columbus State University, John Wright serves as a Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,267.

Chinh Dang

IT Security Professional/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$65,000
Base pay
$65,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,000

Chinh Dang holds the role of IT Security Professional at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,000.

Michelle Zeller

Lecturer/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$65,000
Base pay
$65,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,000

Michelle Zeller works as a Lecturer for Columbus State University. Michelle earned $65,000 in 2025.

Kristin Culpepper

Head Coach/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$64,884
Base pay
$64,884
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,884

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$11,492

At Columbus State University, Kristin Culpepper serves as a Head Coach. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,884.

Troy Mercer

IT Network Supprt Professional/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$64,819
Base pay
$64,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,819

Troy Mercer is a IT Network Supprt Professional at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $64,819.

Laura Pate

Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$64,787
Base pay
$64,787
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,787

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,799

At Columbus State University, Laura Pate serves as a Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,787.

Crystal Woods

Assistant Professor/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$64,631
Base pay
$64,631
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,631

Crystal Woods works as a Assistant Professor for Columbus State University. Crystal earned $64,631 in 2025.

Monica Cavender

Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$64,480
Base pay
$64,480
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,480

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,011

Monica Cavender holds the role of Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,480.

Beverly Johnson

Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$64,480
Base pay
$64,480
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,480

Beverly Johnson holds the role of Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,480.

James Hughes

Facility Oper Professional/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$64,480
Base pay
$64,480
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,480

James Hughes is a Facility Oper Professional at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $64,480.

Anayia Cook

IT Application Professional/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$64,286
Base pay
$64,286
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,286

Anayia Cook works as a IT Application Professional for Columbus State University. Anayia earned $64,286 in 2025.

Amy Mutarelli

Associate Professor/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$64,280
Base pay
$64,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,280

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,662

Amy Mutarelli is a Associate Professor at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $64,280.

Laurie Aiken

Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$63,869
Base pay
$63,869
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,869

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$399

Laurie Aiken holds the role of Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,869.

Charlene Murray

Service/Maintenance Worker/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$63,837
Base pay
$63,837
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,837

At Columbus State University, Charlene Murray serves as a Service/Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,837.

Barbara Smith

IT Professional/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$63,834
Base pay
$63,834
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,834

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$306

Barbara Smith works as a IT Professional for Columbus State University. Barbara earned $63,834 in 2025.

Steven Dunn

Audiovisual Technical/Parapro/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$63,816
Base pay
$63,816
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,816

Steven Dunn works as a Audiovisual Technical/Parapro for Columbus State University. Steven earned $63,816 in 2025.

Kimberly Cason

Student Services Professional/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$63,767
Base pay
$63,767
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,767

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$611

Kimberly Cason works as a Student Services Professional for Columbus State University. Kimberly earned $63,767 in 2025.

Chloe Mcardle

Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$63,767
Base pay
$63,767
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,767

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,447

At Columbus State University, Chloe Mcardle serves as a Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,767.

Marion Boyette

Fiscal Affairs Manager/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$63,767
Base pay
$63,767
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,767

Marion Boyette is a Fiscal Affairs Manager at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $63,767.

Matthew Jarvis

Lecturer/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$63,721
Base pay
$63,721
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,721

At Columbus State University, Matthew Jarvis serves as a Lecturer. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,721.

Carlie Hinson

Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$63,700
Base pay
$63,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,700

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,150

At Columbus State University, Carlie Hinson serves as a Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,700.

Kennedy West

Information Technology Manager/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$63,583
Base pay
$63,583
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,583

Kennedy West works as a Information Technology Manager for Columbus State University. Kennedy earned $63,583 in 2025.

Takeia Mosala

Institutional Affairs Manager/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$63,452
Base pay
$63,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,452

At Columbus State University, Takeia Mosala serves as a Institutional Affairs Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,452.

Lawanna Hayes

Administrative Specialist/Coordinator/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$63,336
Base pay
$63,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,336

Lawanna Hayes works as a Administrative Specialist/Coordinator for Columbus State University. Lawanna earned $63,336 in 2025.

Talisha Lockhart

Manager/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$62,542
Base pay
$62,542
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,542

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$495

Talisha Lockhart works as a Manager for Columbus State University. Talisha earned $62,542 in 2025.

Kelley Joyner

Police Officer/Columbus State University

2025 total comp
$62,480
Base pay
$62,480
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,480

Kelley Joyner is a Police Officer at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $62,480.