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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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Caitlin Brady

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$97,082
Base pay
$97,082
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,082

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,104

At Georgia Southern University, Caitlin Brady serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,082.

Peggy Shannon-Baker

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$97,077
Base pay
$97,077
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,077

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$7,259

Peggy Shannon-Baker holds the role of Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,077.

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.

Rebecca Thompson-Rogers

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$96,932
Base pay
$96,932
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,932

Rebecca Thompson-Rogers works as a Assistant Professor for Georgia Southern University. Rebecca earned $96,932 in 2025.

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.

Karin Fisher

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$96,785
Base pay
$96,785
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,785

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,498

Karin Fisher holds the role of Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,785.

Montana Smithey

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$96,705
Base pay
$96,705
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,705

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,399

At Georgia Southern University, Montana Smithey serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,705.

Yongki Lee

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$96,645
Base pay
$96,645
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,645

Yongki Lee is a Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $96,645.

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.

Juliann Mcbrayer

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$96,598
Base pay
$96,598
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,598

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$970

At Georgia Southern University, Juliann Mcbrayer serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,598.

Tracy Ham

Senior Asso/Asst Director Div/Dept Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$96,514
Base pay
$96,514
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,514

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,336

At Georgia Southern University, Tracy Ham serves as a Senior Asso/Asst Director Div/Dept Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,514.

Gleenreus Hart Jr

Assoc/Asst Director, Subdivision/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$96,514
Base pay
$96,514
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,514

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$9,180

At Georgia Southern University, Gleenreus Hart Jr serves as a Assoc/Asst Director, Subdivision/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,514.

Elsie Howington

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$96,427
Base pay
$96,427
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,427

Elsie Howington is a Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $96,427.

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.

Neda Aslsabbaghpourhokmaba

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$96,218
Base pay
$96,218
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,218

At Georgia Southern University, Neda Aslsabbaghpourhokmaba serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,218.

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.

Edward Mondor

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$96,011
Base pay
$96,011
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,011

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$7,796

At Georgia Southern University, Edward Mondor serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,011.

Sidney Stoddard

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$96,000
Base pay
$96,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,007

Sidney Stoddard is a Assistant Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $96,000.

Jessica Lewis

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$95,900
Base pay
$95,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,900

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$849

Jessica Lewis works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for Georgia Southern University. Jessica earned $95,900 in 2025.

Carol Lightle

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$95,900
Base pay
$95,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,900

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,270

At Georgia Southern University, Carol Lightle serves as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,900.

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.

Gang Chen

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$95,732
Base pay
$95,732
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,732

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,330

Gang Chen holds the role of Assistant Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,732.

Robert Yarbrough

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$95,695
Base pay
$95,695
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,695

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$199

At Georgia Southern University, Robert Yarbrough serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,695.

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.

Sandy Hart

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$95,514
Base pay
$95,514
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,514

Sandy Hart is a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $95,514.

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.

Ryan Couillou

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$95,355
Base pay
$95,355
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,355

At Georgia Southern University, Ryan Couillou serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,355.

James Gracen

Deputy Assoc/Asstdir Div/Dept/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$95,250
Base pay
$95,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,250

James Gracen works as a Deputy Assoc/Asstdir Div/Dept for Georgia Southern University. James earned $95,250 in 2025.

Esma Campbell

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$95,224
Base pay
$95,224
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,224

Esma Campbell works as a Assistant Professor for Georgia Southern University. Esma earned $95,224 in 2025.

Jonathan Lubin

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$95,130
Base pay
$95,130
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,130

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,375

At Georgia Southern University, Jonathan Lubin serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,130.

Christina Gipson

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$95,120
Base pay
$95,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,120

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,086

At Georgia Southern University, Christina Gipson serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,120.

Samuel Rhodes

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$95,088
Base pay
$95,088
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,088

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$10,289

Samuel Rhodes holds the role of Assistant Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,088.

Jill Johns

Academic Services Professional/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$95,000
Base pay
$95,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$12,098

At Georgia Southern University, Jill Johns serves as a Academic Services Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,000.

Salim Sazzed

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$95,000
Base pay
$95,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,930

Salim Sazzed is a Assistant Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $95,000.