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Georgia Southern University

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

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.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$220.4M
Employees
6,503
Median total
$11,542
Highest record
$881,181

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$33,889 (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
$948
$2,954
$11,542
$54,104
$91,176

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).

Largest job titles

Student Assistant
2,422 · $2,177
Graduate Assistant
343 · $9,688
Associate Professor
256 · $97,482
Professor
253 · $112,385

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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Similar departments

Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Record list

Employees

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William Holley

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$79,341
Base pay
$79,341
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,341

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,826

At Georgia Southern University, William Holley serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,341.

Kimberly Packer

Audit Professional/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$79,328
Base pay
$79,328
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,328

Kimberly Packer is a Audit Professional at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $79,328.

Justine Coleman

Senior Lecturer/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$79,287
Base pay
$79,287
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,287

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$493

Justine Coleman holds the role of Senior Lecturer at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,287.

Allison Belzer

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$79,262
Base pay
$79,262
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,262

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$600

At Georgia Southern University, Allison Belzer serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,262.

Stephen Watkins

Engineer/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$79,219
Base pay
$79,219
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,219

At Georgia Southern University, Stephen Watkins serves as a Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,219.

Paul Smith

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$79,162
Base pay
$79,162
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,162

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,379

Paul Smith works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for Georgia Southern University. Paul earned $79,162 in 2025.

Matthew Spencer

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,890
Base pay
$78,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,890

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,443

Matthew Spencer holds the role of Assistant Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,890.

Hans-Georg Erney

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,890
Base pay
$78,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,890

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$302

At Georgia Southern University, Hans-Georg Erney serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,890.

Glynnece Campbell

Lecturer/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,800
Base pay
$78,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,800

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$970

Glynnece Campbell works as a Lecturer for Georgia Southern University. Glynnece earned $78,800 in 2025.

Turner West

Assistant Coach/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,731
Base pay
$78,731
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,731

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,470

Turner West works as a Assistant Coach for Georgia Southern University. Turner earned $78,731 in 2025.

Matthew Hashiguchi

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,682
Base pay
$78,682
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,682

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,279

Matthew Hashiguchi holds the role of Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,682.

Thomas Knoerl

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,681
Base pay
$78,681
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,681

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,000

Thomas Knoerl works as a Associate Professor for Georgia Southern University. Thomas earned $78,681 in 2025.

Ginny Mcphail

Senior Lecturer/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,676
Base pay
$78,676
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,676

Ginny Mcphail is a Senior Lecturer at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $78,676.

Nigel Smith

IT Security Professional/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,647
Base pay
$78,647
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,647

Nigel Smith works as a IT Security Professional for Georgia Southern University. Nigel earned $78,647 in 2025.

Lindsey Chappell

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,629
Base pay
$78,629
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,629

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,381

Lindsey Chappell holds the role of Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,629.

Catherine Lawrence

Accounting Professional/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,609
Base pay
$78,609
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,609

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,139

Catherine Lawrence works as a Accounting Professional for Georgia Southern University. Catherine earned $78,609 in 2025.

Kristie Waterfield

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,579
Base pay
$78,579
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,579

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$451

Kristie Waterfield holds the role of Assistant Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,579.

Paul Tschida

Lecturer/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,569
Base pay
$78,569
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,569

Paul Tschida works as a Lecturer for Georgia Southern University. Paul earned $78,569 in 2025.

Leticia Mcgrath

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,513
Base pay
$78,513
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,513

Leticia Mcgrath works as a Assistant Professor for Georgia Southern University. Leticia earned $78,513 in 2025.

Joanna Schreiber

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,503
Base pay
$78,503
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,503

Joanna Schreiber is a Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $78,503.

Stephen Griffin

Limited Term Faculty/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,500
Base pay
$78,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,500

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$244

At Georgia Southern University, Stephen Griffin serves as a Limited Term Faculty. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,500.

Victoria Brannen

Facility Oper Professional/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,489
Base pay
$78,489
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,489

Victoria Brannen holds the role of Facility Oper Professional at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,489.

Lauren Nickels

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,482
Base pay
$78,482
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,482

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$6,522

Lauren Nickels is a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $78,482.

Mary Peacock

Senior Lecturer/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,400
Base pay
$78,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,400

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$809

Mary Peacock works as a Senior Lecturer for Georgia Southern University. Mary earned $78,400 in 2025.

Steven Cushner

Police Security Professional/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,353
Base pay
$78,353
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,353

Steven Cushner holds the role of Police Security Professional at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,353.

Casey Schachner

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,260
Base pay
$78,260
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,260

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,630

Casey Schachner holds the role of Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,260.

James Carter

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,100
Base pay
$78,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,100

At Georgia Southern University, James Carter serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,100.

Daniel Gray

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,088
Base pay
$78,088
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,088

At Georgia Southern University, Daniel Gray serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,088.

Francois Ziegler

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,060
Base pay
$78,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,060

Francois Ziegler holds the role of Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,060.

Melinda Rule

Counseling Professional Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,000
Base pay
$78,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,227

Melinda Rule holds the role of Counseling Professional Ad at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,000.

Steven Trussell

Consultant/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,000
Base pay
$78,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,811

Steven Trussell holds the role of Consultant at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,000.

John Kafader

Facility Oper Professional/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,000
Base pay
$78,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,000

At Georgia Southern University, John Kafader serves as a Facility Oper Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,000.

Janice Stanford

Manager/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$77,838
Base pay
$77,838
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,838

Janice Stanford is a Manager at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $77,838.

David Langley

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$77,802
Base pay
$77,802
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,802

David Langley holds the role of Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,802.

Lashai Campbell

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$77,720
Base pay
$77,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,720

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,210

Lashai Campbell is a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $77,720.

Eloise Pitt

Senior Lecturer/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$77,664
Base pay
$77,664
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,664

Eloise Pitt works as a Senior Lecturer for Georgia Southern University. Eloise earned $77,664 in 2025.

Elizabeth Butterfield

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$77,629
Base pay
$77,629
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,629

Elizabeth Butterfield works as a Associate Professor for Georgia Southern University. Elizabeth earned $77,629 in 2025.

Cynthia Lynes

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$77,558
Base pay
$77,558
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,558

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,854

At Georgia Southern University, Cynthia Lynes serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,558.

Ruth Baker

Librarian Ac/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$77,505
Base pay
$77,505
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,505

Ruth Baker is a Librarian Ac at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $77,505.

Leanne Confer

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$77,390
Base pay
$77,390
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,390

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,072

Leanne Confer holds the role of Assistant Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,390.