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Fort Valley State University

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

The Fort Valley State University operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.

In 2025, this agency had 1,111 employees with median total compensation of $25,691; the highest distinct record was $321,222.

Year
2025
Employees
1,111
Median total
$25,691
Highest record
$321,222

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$5$120,775+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,111 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($25,691) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$33,842 (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
$1,351
$4,445
$25,691
$52,939
$80,950

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $80,950 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $1,351. 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 6

Shawn Modena

Manager/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$64,231
Base pay
$64,231
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,231

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,235

Shawn Modena works as a Manager for Fort Valley State University. Shawn earned $64,231 in 2025.

Kenneth Jones

IT Network Supprt Professional/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$63,957
Base pay
$63,957
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,957

Kenneth Jones works as a IT Network Supprt Professional for Fort Valley State University. Kenneth earned $63,957 in 2025.

Mariah Carter

Assistant Professor/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$63,715
Base pay
$63,715
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,715

Mariah Carter is a Assistant Professor at Fort Valley State University. 2025 total compensation came to $63,715.

Dionne Smith

Manager/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$63,638
Base pay
$63,638
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,638

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$612

Dionne Smith works as a Manager for Fort Valley State University. Dionne earned $63,638 in 2025.

Awad Eldurssi

Associate Professor/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$63,557
Base pay
$63,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,557

Awad Eldurssi holds the role of Associate Professor at Fort Valley State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,557.

Benessa Mathis

Security Guard/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$63,493
Base pay
$63,493
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,493

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$868

At Fort Valley State University, Benessa Mathis serves as a Security Guard. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,493.

April Buck

Acad Srv Parapro/Professional/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$63,420
Base pay
$63,420
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,420

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,788

April Buck holds the role of Acad Srv Parapro/Professional at Fort Valley State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,420.

Brittany Cox

Head Coach/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$63,203
Base pay
$63,203
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,203

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$385

Brittany Cox holds the role of Head Coach at Fort Valley State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,203.

Benita Childs

Assistant Director Div/Dpt Ad/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$63,155
Base pay
$63,155
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,155

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,341

Benita Childs holds the role of Assistant Director Div/Dpt Ad at Fort Valley State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,155.

Manerva Daniels

Administrative Specialist/Coor/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$62,880
Base pay
$62,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,880

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,432

Manerva Daniels holds the role of Administrative Specialist/Coor at Fort Valley State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,880.

Valarie Freeman

Administrative Specialist/Coordinator/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$62,863
Base pay
$62,863
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,863

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$227

Valarie Freeman works as a Administrative Specialist/Coordinator for Fort Valley State University. Valarie earned $62,863 in 2025.

Terralon Chaney

Extension Professional/Agent/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$62,862
Base pay
$62,862
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,862

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$17,642

Terralon Chaney works as a Extension Professional/Agent for Fort Valley State University. Terralon earned $62,862 in 2025.

Deborah Sills

Assistant Professor/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$62,780
Base pay
$62,780
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,780

Deborah Sills works as a Assistant Professor for Fort Valley State University. Deborah earned $62,780 in 2025.

Urbeensier Joseph

Accounting Professional/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$62,400
Base pay
$62,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,400

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$938

At Fort Valley State University, Urbeensier Joseph serves as a Accounting Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,400.

Courtney Howard

Facilities Manager/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$62,400
Base pay
$62,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,400

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$8,207

Courtney Howard is a Facilities Manager at Fort Valley State University. 2025 total compensation came to $62,400.

Melissa Belle

Asso/Asst Director Div/Dept Ad/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$62,307
Base pay
$62,307
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,307

At Fort Valley State University, Melissa Belle serves as a Asso/Asst Director Div/Dept Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,307.

Juanita Clark

Office/Clerical Assistant/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$62,054
Base pay
$62,054
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,054

Juanita Clark works as a Office/Clerical Assistant for Fort Valley State University. Juanita earned $62,054 in 2025.

Willie Marshall

Police Officer/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$61,691
Base pay
$61,691
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,691

Willie Marshall is a Police Officer at Fort Valley State University. 2025 total compensation came to $61,691.

Melissa Harris

Accounting Professional/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$61,360
Base pay
$61,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,360

Melissa Harris holds the role of Accounting Professional at Fort Valley State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,360.

Michelle Clarington

Hr/Eeo/Od Professional/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$60,780
Base pay
$60,780
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,780

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$503

At Fort Valley State University, Michelle Clarington serves as a Hr/Eeo/Od Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,780.

Aftab Siddique

Research Professional Ad/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$60,750
Base pay
$60,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,750

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,249

Aftab Siddique is a Research Professional Ad at Fort Valley State University. 2025 total compensation came to $60,750.

Celeste Allgood

Research Assistant/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$60,735
Base pay
$60,735
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,735

At Fort Valley State University, Celeste Allgood serves as a Research Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,735.

Titus Andrews

Extension Professional/Agent/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$60,499
Base pay
$60,499
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,499

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$21,047

Titus Andrews holds the role of Extension Professional/Agent at Fort Valley State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,499.

Phillip Petway

Extension Professional/Agent/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$60,179
Base pay
$60,179
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,179

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,626

Phillip Petway is a Extension Professional/Agent at Fort Valley State University. 2025 total compensation came to $60,179.

Leon Perry

Associate Administrator/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$60,007
Base pay
$60,007
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,007

At Fort Valley State University, Leon Perry serves as a Associate Administrator. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,007.

Chunhua Mahon

Post Doctoral Associate Ac/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$59,524
Base pay
$59,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,524

Chunhua Mahon is a Post Doctoral Associate Ac at Fort Valley State University. 2025 total compensation came to $59,524.

Jameesa Threatt

Accounting Professional/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$59,280
Base pay
$59,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,280

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$105

Jameesa Threatt holds the role of Accounting Professional at Fort Valley State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,280.

Christian Holt

Academic Services Professional/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$59,280
Base pay
$59,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,280

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,073

At Fort Valley State University, Christian Holt serves as a Academic Services Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,280.

Melissa Ellison

Limited Term Professional/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$59,240
Base pay
$59,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,240

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,083

Melissa Ellison works as a Limited Term Professional for Fort Valley State University. Melissa earned $59,240 in 2025.

Felicia Martin

Student Services Professional/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$58,770
Base pay
$58,770
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,770

Felicia Martin is a Student Services Professional at Fort Valley State University. 2025 total compensation came to $58,770.

Donald Bacoat

Assistant Manager/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$58,698
Base pay
$58,698
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,698

At Fort Valley State University, Donald Bacoat serves as a Assistant Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,698.

Jeffrey Brothers

Manager/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$58,512
Base pay
$58,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,512

At Fort Valley State University, Jeffrey Brothers serves as a Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,512.

Maurice Johnson

Limited Term Faculty/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$58,427
Base pay
$58,427
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,427

Maurice Johnson works as a Limited Term Faculty for Fort Valley State University. Maurice earned $58,427 in 2025.

Chanae Bradley

Communications Professional/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$58,412
Base pay
$58,412
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,412

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$9,455

Chanae Bradley works as a Communications Professional for Fort Valley State University. Chanae earned $58,412 in 2025.

Joshua Dawson

Extension Professional/Agent/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$58,323
Base pay
$58,323
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,323

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,104

Joshua Dawson holds the role of Extension Professional/Agent at Fort Valley State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,323.

Billy Brown

Teacher Ad/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$58,312
Base pay
$58,312
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,312

Billy Brown is a Teacher Ad at Fort Valley State University. 2025 total compensation came to $58,312.

Arthur Roberson

Research Assistant/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$57,974
Base pay
$57,974
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,974

Arthur Roberson is a Research Assistant at Fort Valley State University. 2025 total compensation came to $57,974.

Millicent Price

Extension Professional/Agent/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$57,962
Base pay
$57,962
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,962

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,784

At Fort Valley State University, Millicent Price serves as a Extension Professional/Agent. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,962.

Ginger Chastine

Extension Professional/Agent/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$57,912
Base pay
$57,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,912

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,665

Ginger Chastine works as a Extension Professional/Agent for Fort Valley State University. Ginger earned $57,912 in 2025.

Yolanda Surrency

Research Professional Ad/Fort Valley State University

2025 total comp
$57,812
Base pay
$57,812
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,812

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,192

Yolanda Surrency is a Research Professional Ad at Fort Valley State University. 2025 total compensation came to $57,812.