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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 3

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.