Georgia / Georgia Southern University
Agency file
The Georgia Southern University operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.
In 2025, this agency had 6,503 employees with median total compensation of $11,542; the highest distinct record was $881,181.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 6,503 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($11,542) — 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 $91,176 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $948. 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.
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Record list
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Assoc/Asst Dean Ac/Georgia Southern University
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Meca Williams-Johnson works as a Assoc/Asst Dean Ac for Georgia Southern University. Meca earned $142,621 in 2025.
Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University
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At Georgia Southern University, Linda Kimsey serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,292.
Professor/Georgia Southern University
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Arda Yenipazarli holds the role of Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,100.
Head Coach/Georgia Southern University
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Rodney Hennon works as a Head Coach for Georgia Southern University. Rodney earned $142,000 in 2025.
Professor/Georgia Southern University
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Melissa Garno works as a Professor for Georgia Southern University. Melissa earned $141,444 in 2025.
Professor/Georgia Southern University
At Georgia Southern University, Marlynn Griffin serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,897.
Professor/Georgia Southern University
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Marian Tabi holds the role of Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,650.
Professor/Georgia Southern University
At Georgia Southern University, Hong Zhang serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,152.
Associate Vice President/Georgia Southern University
At Georgia Southern University, Melanie Miller serves as a Associate Vice President. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,000.
Chief Accting Off/Controller/Georgia Southern University
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Craig Brown is a Chief Accting Off/Controller at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $140,000.
Professor/Georgia Southern University
At Georgia Southern University, A Joyner serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $139,914.
Professor/Georgia Southern University
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At Georgia Southern University, Georgianne Moore serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $139,849.
Asso/Asst Department Chair/Dir/Hd Ac/Georgia Southern University
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Risa Cohen is a Asso/Asst Department Chair/Dir/Hd Ac at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $139,567.
Professor/Georgia Southern University
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Andrew Hansen works as a Professor for Georgia Southern University. Andrew earned $139,228 in 2025.
Department Chair/Head Ac/Georgia Southern University
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Laurie Adams is a Department Chair/Head Ac at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $138,000.
Professor/Georgia Southern University
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Karin Fry is a Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $137,977.
Professor/Georgia Southern University
Ray Tyler-Hashemi works as a Professor for Georgia Southern University. Ray earned $137,873 in 2025.
Professor/Georgia Southern University
Anoop Desai works as a Professor for Georgia Southern University. Anoop earned $137,545 in 2025.
Professor/Georgia Southern University
Jian Zhang works as a Professor for Georgia Southern University. Jian earned $137,113 in 2025.
Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University
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Seungmo Kim is a Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $137,084.
Professor/Georgia Southern University
Mosfequr Rahman is a Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $136,920.