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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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Todd Beasley

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$93,000
Base pay
$93,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$236

At Georgia Southern University, Todd Beasley serves as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,000.

David Neville

Head Coach/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$93,000
Base pay
$93,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$15,687

David Neville is a Head Coach at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $93,000.

Tina Leggett

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$93,000
Base pay
$93,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,940

Tina Leggett works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for Georgia Southern University. Tina earned $93,000 in 2025.

Mohammadamin Ezazi

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$93,000
Base pay
$93,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,081

Mohammadamin Ezazi is a Assistant Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $93,000.

Theaonica Roberts

Lecturer/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$93,000
Base pay
$93,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,000

Theaonica Roberts is a Lecturer at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $93,000.

Krista Briel

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$93,000
Base pay
$93,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,000

Krista Briel is a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $93,000.

Candice Bodkin

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$93,000
Base pay
$93,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,923

Candice Bodkin holds the role of Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,000.

Hans Mortensen

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$92,969
Base pay
$92,969
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,969

Hans Mortensen holds the role of Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,969.

John Harrison

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$92,848
Base pay
$92,848
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,848

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$175

John Harrison holds the role of Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,848.

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.

Celeste Fiori

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$92,710
Base pay
$92,710
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,710

Celeste Fiori works as a Assistant Professor for Georgia Southern University. Celeste earned $92,710 in 2025.

Ryan Mcnutt

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$92,708
Base pay
$92,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,708

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,625

Ryan Mcnutt works as a Associate Professor for Georgia Southern University. Ryan earned $92,708 in 2025.

Rochelle Lee

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$92,550
Base pay
$92,550
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,550

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$646

Rochelle Lee works as a Associate Professor for Georgia Southern University. Rochelle earned $92,550 in 2025.

Lisa Bridges

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$92,533
Base pay
$92,533
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,533

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,734

Lisa Bridges holds the role of Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,533.

Michael Van Wagenen

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$92,385
Base pay
$92,385
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,385

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$386

At Georgia Southern University, Michael Van Wagenen serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,385.

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.

Jenna Adams

Intermediate IT Systems Suppor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$92,070
Base pay
$92,070
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,070

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$705

At Georgia Southern University, Jenna Adams serves as a Intermediate IT Systems Suppor. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,070.

Kenneth Glover

Police/Security Lead/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$92,031
Base pay
$92,031
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,031

Kenneth Glover is a Police/Security Lead at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $92,031.

Trent Maurer

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$92,009
Base pay
$92,009
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,009

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,870

Trent Maurer works as a Professor for Georgia Southern University. Trent earned $92,009 in 2025.

John Murphy

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$92,000
Base pay
$92,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$12,146

At Georgia Southern University, John Murphy serves as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,000.

Stephen Holland

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$92,000
Base pay
$92,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$16,045

Stephen Holland works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for Georgia Southern University. Stephen earned $92,000 in 2025.

William Robertson

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$91,938
Base pay
$91,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,938

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,272

William Robertson works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for Georgia Southern University. William earned $91,938 in 2025.

Karen Naufel

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$91,896
Base pay
$91,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,896

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$653

Karen Naufel holds the role of Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,896.

Mary Villeponteaux

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$91,846
Base pay
$91,846
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,846

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,747

Mary Villeponteaux is a Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $91,846.

Natalie Varisco-Martinez

Assistant Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$91,845
Base pay
$91,845
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,845

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$522

Natalie Varisco-Martinez is a Assistant Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $91,845.

Darrell Brown

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$91,667
Base pay
$91,667
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,667

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,926

Darrell Brown holds the role of Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,667.

Dawit Denu

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$91,561
Base pay
$91,561
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,561

Dawit Denu works as a Associate Professor for Georgia Southern University. Dawit earned $91,561 in 2025.

Matthew Varnadoe

Audit Professional Senior/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$91,500
Base pay
$91,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,500

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,253

Matthew Varnadoe holds the role of Audit Professional Senior at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,500.

Jill Beckworth

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$91,498
Base pay
$91,498
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,498

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$857

Jill Beckworth works as a Associate Professor for Georgia Southern University. Jill earned $91,498 in 2025.

Shijun Zheng

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$91,488
Base pay
$91,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,488

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,236

Shijun Zheng is a Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $91,488.

Michelle Cawthorn

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$91,389
Base pay
$91,389
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,389

At Georgia Southern University, Michelle Cawthorn serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,389.

Anne Valauri

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$91,375
Base pay
$91,375
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,375

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$854

At Georgia Southern University, Anne Valauri serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,375.

William Olmstadt

Assoc/Asst Dean Ac/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$91,184
Base pay
$91,184
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,184

William Olmstadt is a Assoc/Asst Dean Ac at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $91,184.

Lisa Abbott

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$91,176
Base pay
$91,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,176

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,499

Lisa Abbott holds the role of Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,176.

Jamie Cromley

Senior Lecturer/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$91,110
Base pay
$91,110
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,110

Jamie Cromley is a Senior Lecturer at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $91,110.

Jill Gerig

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$91,061
Base pay
$91,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,061

Jill Gerig works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for Georgia Southern University. Jill earned $91,061 in 2025.

Torri Jackson

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$91,050
Base pay
$91,050
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,050

Torri Jackson holds the role of Assistant Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,050.

Christopher Hendricks

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$90,949
Base pay
$90,949
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,949

At Georgia Southern University, Christopher Hendricks serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,949.

Salman Siddiqui

Senior Lecturer/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$90,944
Base pay
$90,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,944

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$898

At Georgia Southern University, Salman Siddiqui serves as a Senior Lecturer. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,944.

Matthew Maylath

Associate Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$90,907
Base pay
$90,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,907

At Georgia Southern University, Matthew Maylath serves as a Associate Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,907.