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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
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

$0$148,843+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 18

Malcolm Wood

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$90,222
Base pay
$90,222
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,222

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,074

Malcolm Wood is a Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $90,222.

Wayne Smith

Associate Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$90,200
Base pay
$90,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,200

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$882

Wayne Smith is a Associate Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $90,200.

Maliece Whatley

Principal Lecturer/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$90,160
Base pay
$90,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,160

Maliece Whatley works as a Principal Lecturer for Georgia Southern University. Maliece earned $90,160 in 2025.

Yan Wu

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$90,160
Base pay
$90,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,160

Yan Wu holds the role of Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,160.

William Wofford

Assistant Professor, Clinical/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$90,132
Base pay
$90,132
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,132

William Wofford holds the role of Assistant Professor, Clinical at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,132.

Gregory Harwood

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$90,031
Base pay
$90,031
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,031

At Georgia Southern University, Gregory Harwood serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,031.

Alina Iacob

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$90,030
Base pay
$90,030
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,030

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,000

Alina Iacob works as a Professor for Georgia Southern University. Alina earned $90,030 in 2025.

Christy Mcnutt

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$90,000
Base pay
$90,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,000

Christy Mcnutt works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for Georgia Southern University. Christy earned $90,000 in 2025.

Melissa Joiner

IT Professional/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$90,000
Base pay
$90,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,616

Melissa Joiner works as a IT Professional for Georgia Southern University. Melissa earned $90,000 in 2025.

Christopher Adams

Head Coach/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$90,000
Base pay
$90,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$19,186

Christopher Adams works as a Head Coach for Georgia Southern University. Christopher earned $90,000 in 2025.

Brandi Mallard

Associate Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$90,000
Base pay
$90,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,633

Brandi Mallard is a Associate Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $90,000.

Wilhemina Randtke

Librarian Ac/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$90,000
Base pay
$90,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$258

Wilhemina Randtke is a Librarian Ac at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $90,000.

Francis Desiderio

Assoc/Asst Dean Ac/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$90,000
Base pay
$90,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,000

Francis Desiderio works as a Assoc/Asst Dean Ac for Georgia Southern University. Francis earned $90,000 in 2025.

Tiehang Wu

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$89,992
Base pay
$89,992
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,992

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,454

At Georgia Southern University, Tiehang Wu serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,992.

Chris Geyerman

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$89,966
Base pay
$89,966
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,966

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$546

At Georgia Southern University, Chris Geyerman serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,966.

Alexander Stokolos

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$89,925
Base pay
$89,925
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,925

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,796

Alexander Stokolos holds the role of Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,925.

Ionut Iacob

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$89,914
Base pay
$89,914
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,914

Ionut Iacob works as a Associate Professor for Georgia Southern University. Ionut earned $89,914 in 2025.

Michele Guidone

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$89,829
Base pay
$89,829
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,829

At Georgia Southern University, Michele Guidone serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,829.

Ryan Heins

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$89,742
Base pay
$89,742
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,742

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$425

Ryan Heins works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for Georgia Southern University. Ryan earned $89,742 in 2025.

Yi Lin

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$89,720
Base pay
$89,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,720

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$793

Yi Lin holds the role of Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,720.

William Eaton Iii

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$89,712
Base pay
$89,712
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,712

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,337

William Eaton Iii works as a Associate Professor for Georgia Southern University. William earned $89,712 in 2025.

Rebecca Ryan

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$89,701
Base pay
$89,701
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,701

Rebecca Ryan is a Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $89,701.

Lisa Denmark

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$89,675
Base pay
$89,675
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,675

Lisa Denmark is a Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $89,675.

Saeed Nasseh

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$89,549
Base pay
$89,549
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,549

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,707

Saeed Nasseh is a Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $89,549.

Michelle Haberland

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$89,489
Base pay
$89,489
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,489

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$607

At Georgia Southern University, Michelle Haberland serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,489.

Virginia Wickline

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$89,464
Base pay
$89,464
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,464

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,205

Virginia Wickline works as a Associate Professor for Georgia Southern University. Virginia earned $89,464 in 2025.

Caitlyn Cofer

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$89,460
Base pay
$89,460
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,460

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$7,072

Caitlyn Cofer holds the role of Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,460.

Mandy Hubbard

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$89,420
Base pay
$89,420
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,420

At Georgia Southern University, Mandy Hubbard serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,420.

Abbey Hoekzema

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$89,278
Base pay
$89,278
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,278

Abbey Hoekzema is a Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $89,278.

Sue Dechenne-Peters

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$89,243
Base pay
$89,243
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,243

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$695

At Georgia Southern University, Sue Dechenne-Peters serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,243.

Dragos Amarie

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$89,230
Base pay
$89,230
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,230

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,100

At Georgia Southern University, Dragos Amarie serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,230.

Eddie Johnson

Assistant Coach/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$89,200
Base pay
$89,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,200

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$9,907

Eddie Johnson is a Assistant Coach at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $89,200.

Matthew Williamson

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$89,187
Base pay
$89,187
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,187

At Georgia Southern University, Matthew Williamson serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,187.

Matthew Mogle

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$89,186
Base pay
$89,186
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,186

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$897

At Georgia Southern University, Matthew Mogle serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,186.

Doy Cave

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$89,179
Base pay
$89,179
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,179

Doy Cave works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for Georgia Southern University. Doy earned $89,179 in 2025.

Kathryn Zeigler

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$89,121
Base pay
$89,121
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,121

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,034

At Georgia Southern University, Kathryn Zeigler serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,121.

Alania Greene

Clinical Nursing Professional/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$89,000
Base pay
$89,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,000

Alania Greene is a Clinical Nursing Professional at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $89,000.

Mohammed Shaikh

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$88,997
Base pay
$88,997
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,997

Mohammed Shaikh works as a Associate Professor for Georgia Southern University. Mohammed earned $88,997 in 2025.

Joelle Romanchik-Cerpovicz

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$88,969
Base pay
$88,969
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,969

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,814

At Georgia Southern University, Joelle Romanchik-Cerpovicz serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,969.

Baker Rogers

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$88,954
Base pay
$88,954
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,954

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$572

Baker Rogers holds the role of Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,954.