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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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Junan Shen

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$166,834
Base pay
$166,834
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,834

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,329

Junan Shen is a Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $166,834.

Michael Thomas

Department Chair/Head Ac/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$166,600
Base pay
$166,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,600

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,922

Michael Thomas holds the role of Department Chair/Head Ac at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $166,600.

Bo Dai

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$166,404
Base pay
$166,404
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,404

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$377

Bo Dai holds the role of Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $166,404.

John Kraft

Assoc/Asst Dean Ac/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$165,000
Base pay
$165,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$14,225

At Georgia Southern University, John Kraft serves as a Assoc/Asst Dean Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $165,000.

Steven Hein

Executive Director Div/Dpt Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$164,700
Base pay
$164,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,700

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$788

Steven Hein holds the role of Executive Director Div/Dpt Ad at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $164,700.

James Heiss

Assistant Coach/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$164,322
Base pay
$164,322
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,322

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,658

At Georgia Southern University, James Heiss serves as a Assistant Coach. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,322.

Mark Edwards

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$164,112
Base pay
$164,112
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,112

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$7,351

Mark Edwards holds the role of Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $164,112.

Zachary Lankford

Assistant Coach/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$163,700
Base pay
$163,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,700

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$7,284

Zachary Lankford holds the role of Assistant Coach at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $163,700.

Emma Galvan

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$163,333
Base pay
$163,333
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,333

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,309

Emma Galvan works as a Assistant Professor for Georgia Southern University. Emma earned $163,333 in 2025.

Hani Samawi

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$162,865
Base pay
$162,865
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,865

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,695

Hani Samawi holds the role of Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $162,865.

Kevin Cruz

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$162,000
Base pay
$162,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$949

Kevin Cruz is a Assistant Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $162,000.

Justin Evans

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$160,889
Base pay
$160,889
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,889

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,432

Justin Evans works as a Associate Professor for Georgia Southern University. Justin earned $160,889 in 2025.

Ta Hsu

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$160,000
Base pay
$160,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$528

Ta Hsu is a Assistant Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $160,000.

Sana Zafar

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$160,000
Base pay
$160,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,826

Sana Zafar works as a Assistant Professor for Georgia Southern University. Sana earned $160,000 in 2025.

Ioannis Barkoulas

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$159,200
Base pay
$159,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,200

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,096

Ioannis Barkoulas holds the role of Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,200.

Daniel Cox

Department Chair/Head Ac/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$158,870
Base pay
$158,870
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,870

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$417

Daniel Cox is a Department Chair/Head Ac at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $158,870.

Jeff Garland

Assoc/Asst Dean Ac/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$158,600
Base pay
$158,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,600

Jeff Garland is a Assoc/Asst Dean Ac at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $158,600.

Karl Peace

Senior Research Profsnl Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$158,532
Base pay
$158,532
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,532

Karl Peace works as a Senior Research Profsnl Ad for Georgia Southern University. Karl earned $158,532 in 2025.

William Moore Ii

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$158,327
Base pay
$158,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,327

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,651

At Georgia Southern University, William Moore Ii serves as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,327.

Howard Dunn

Associate Vice President/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$158,327
Base pay
$158,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,327

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,256

At Georgia Southern University, Howard Dunn serves as a Associate Vice President. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,327.

Brent Feske

Associate Vice President/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$158,200
Base pay
$158,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,200

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,870

Brent Feske is a Associate Vice President at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $158,200.

Asli Aslan

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$158,187
Base pay
$158,187
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,187

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$12,282

At Georgia Southern University, Asli Aslan serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,187.

Jin-Woo Kim

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$157,698
Base pay
$157,698
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,698

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$518

Jin-Woo Kim works as a Associate Professor for Georgia Southern University. Jin-Woo earned $157,698 in 2025.

David Sikora

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$156,715
Base pay
$156,715
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,715

David Sikora holds the role of Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,715.

Hayden Wimmer

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$156,556
Base pay
$156,556
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,556

Hayden Wimmer works as a Professor for Georgia Southern University. Hayden earned $156,556 in 2025.

Marina Eremeeva

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$156,507
Base pay
$156,507
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,507

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$836

Marina Eremeeva holds the role of Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,507.

Christian Rossetti

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$155,994
Base pay
$155,994
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,994

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,646

At Georgia Southern University, Christian Rossetti serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,994.

Errol Stewart

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$155,650
Base pay
$155,650
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,650

At Georgia Southern University, Errol Stewart serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,650.

John Dyer

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$155,336
Base pay
$155,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,336

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,272

At Georgia Southern University, John Dyer serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,336.

Christopher Brunt

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$155,066
Base pay
$155,066
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,066

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,144

Christopher Brunt holds the role of Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,066.

Delena Gatch

Associate Vice President/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$155,000
Base pay
$155,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,698

At Georgia Southern University, Delena Gatch serves as a Associate Vice President. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,000.

Lei Chen

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$154,907
Base pay
$154,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,907

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$6,145

Lei Chen is a Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $154,907.

Charles Owens

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$154,453
Base pay
$154,453
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,453

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,811

Charles Owens is a Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $154,453.

Jason Beck

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$154,098
Base pay
$154,098
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,098

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,345

At Georgia Southern University, Jason Beck serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $154,098.

Marcel Maghiar

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$153,723
Base pay
$153,723
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,723

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,014

At Georgia Southern University, Marcel Maghiar serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,723.

Matthew Shingler

Chief Facilities Officer/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$153,595
Base pay
$153,595
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,595

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,252

Matthew Shingler is a Chief Facilities Officer at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $153,595.

Ashraf Saad

Assoc/Asst Dean Ac/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$153,300
Base pay
$153,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,300

Ashraf Saad holds the role of Assoc/Asst Dean Ac at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,300.

Tilicia Mayo-Gamble

Assoc/Asst Dean Ac/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$153,000
Base pay
$153,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,669

At Georgia Southern University, Tilicia Mayo-Gamble serves as a Assoc/Asst Dean Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,000.

Chulhwan Bang

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$152,600
Base pay
$152,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,600

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,305

Chulhwan Bang is a Assistant Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $152,600.

Reinhold Gerbsch

Asso/Asst Department Chair/Dir/Hd Ac/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$152,373
Base pay
$152,373
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,373

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,752

Reinhold Gerbsch holds the role of Asso/Asst Department Chair/Dir/Hd Ac at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $152,373.