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Professor

Plan and deliver instruction, assess student progress, and develop curriculum.

253 employees hold this title in Georgia Southern University. Median total compensation for the role is $112,385, above the department median of $11,542.

Employees
253
Total payroll
$29.5M
Role median
$112,385
Agency median
$11,542
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$15,852$196,532+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 253 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Georgia

Professor is held in 27 Georgia departments. In Georgia Southern University, the median of $112,385 ranks #7 of 27.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Median total compensation for the Professor role in other Georgiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Professor beyond Georgia

This role is reported in 6 jurisdictions. In Georgia, the median of $126,751 ranks #5 of 6. See Professor across all of Georgia

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Connecticut
$209,133 · 19
Massachusetts
$176,655 · 414
District of Columbia
$135,111 · 45
New York City
$132,448 · 722
South Carolina
$124,370 · 1,782

Median total compensation for comparable Professorroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Aaron Schrey

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$100,177
Base pay
$100,177
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,177

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$964

Aaron Schrey holds the role of Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,177.

Starla Mccollum

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$100,005
Base pay
$100,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,005

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,293

At Georgia Southern University, Starla Mccollum serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,005.

Lina Soares

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$99,974
Base pay
$99,974
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,974

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$647

Lina Soares works as a Professor for Georgia Southern University. Lina earned $99,974 in 2025.

Jiehua Zhu

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$99,779
Base pay
$99,779
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,779

Jiehua Zhu holds the role of Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,779.

Brett Curry

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$99,719
Base pay
$99,719
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,719

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,222

Brett Curry is a Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $99,719.

Kathlyn Smith

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$99,684
Base pay
$99,684
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,684

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$587

Kathlyn Smith is a Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $99,684.

Andrew Sills

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$99,548
Base pay
$99,548
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,548

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$560

Andrew Sills works as a Professor for Georgia Southern University. Andrew earned $99,548 in 2025.

Lawrence Locker

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$99,065
Base pay
$99,065
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,065

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$399

Lawrence Locker holds the role of Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,065.

Michael Pemberton

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$98,387
Base pay
$98,387
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,387

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,293

At Georgia Southern University, Michael Pemberton serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,387.

Carol Jamison

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$98,224
Base pay
$98,224
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,224

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,183

Carol Jamison works as a Professor for Georgia Southern University. Carol earned $98,224 in 2025.

Jay Hodgson

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$98,091
Base pay
$98,091
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,091

At Georgia Southern University, Jay Hodgson serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,091.

Stephen Primatic

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$97,954
Base pay
$97,954
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,954

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,710

At Georgia Southern University, Stephen Primatic serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,954.

Ji Wu

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$97,894
Base pay
$97,894
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,894

At Georgia Southern University, Ji Wu serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,894.

Aslihan Unal

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$97,827
Base pay
$97,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,827

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$689

Aslihan Unal is a Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $97,827.

Robert Vance

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$97,805
Base pay
$97,805
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,805

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$360

Robert Vance holds the role of Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,805.

Maxim Durach

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$97,318
Base pay
$97,318
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,318

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,059

Maxim Durach holds the role of Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,318.

Tony Morris

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$97,061
Base pay
$97,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,061

Tony Morris is a Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $97,061.

Michael Hall

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$96,998
Base pay
$96,998
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,998

Michael Hall holds the role of Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,998.

Robert Pirro

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$96,811
Base pay
$96,811
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,811

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$510

At Georgia Southern University, Robert Pirro serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,811.

Carla Jeffreys

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$96,617
Base pay
$96,617
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,617

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,097

Carla Jeffreys is a Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $96,617.

James Reichard

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$96,421
Base pay
$96,421
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,421

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$300

James Reichard holds the role of Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,421.

Alan Harvey

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$96,194
Base pay
$96,194
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,194

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$508

Alan Harvey is a Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $96,194.

Sharon Taylor

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$95,819
Base pay
$95,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,819

Sharon Taylor works as a Professor for Georgia Southern University. Sharon earned $95,819 in 2025.

Wei Tu

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$95,636
Base pay
$95,636
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,636

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,533

Wei Tu holds the role of Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,636.

Christopher Cutler

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$95,484
Base pay
$95,484
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,484

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$100

At Georgia Southern University, Christopher Cutler serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,484.

Scott Kersey

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$95,464
Base pay
$95,464
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,464

Scott Kersey holds the role of Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,464.

Lisa Costello

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$95,421
Base pay
$95,421
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,421

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,261

At Georgia Southern University, Lisa Costello serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,421.

Jacque Kelly

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$95,393
Base pay
$95,393
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,393

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$611

Jacque Kelly works as a Professor for Georgia Southern University. Jacque earned $95,393 in 2025.

Michelle Reidel

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$95,380
Base pay
$95,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,380

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$886

Michelle Reidel works as a Professor for Georgia Southern University. Michelle earned $95,380 in 2025.

Jeffery Orvis

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$95,363
Base pay
$95,363
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,363

Jeffery Orvis is a Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $95,363.

Chunshan Zhao

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$94,520
Base pay
$94,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,520

Chunshan Zhao works as a Professor for Georgia Southern University. Chunshan earned $94,520 in 2025.

Xiao-Jun Wang

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$94,298
Base pay
$94,298
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,298

Xiao-Jun Wang is a Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $94,298.

Dolores Rangel

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$94,222
Base pay
$94,222
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,222

At Georgia Southern University, Dolores Rangel serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,222.

Jeffery Secrest

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$94,142
Base pay
$94,142
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,142

Jeffery Secrest works as a Professor for Georgia Southern University. Jeffery earned $94,142 in 2025.

Olavi Arens

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$93,911
Base pay
$93,911
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,911

Olavi Arens holds the role of Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,911.

Caren Town

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$93,888
Base pay
$93,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,888

Caren Town is a Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $93,888.

Amy Schmutz

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$93,635
Base pay
$93,635
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,635

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$29,263

Amy Schmutz is a Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $93,635.

Steven Elisha

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$93,101
Base pay
$93,101
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,101

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,452

Steven Elisha is a Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $93,101.

Sungkon Chang

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$92,841
Base pay
$92,841
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,841

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,000

Sungkon Chang is a Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $92,841.

Brian Feltman

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$92,204
Base pay
$92,204
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,204

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,033

Brian Feltman is a Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $92,204.