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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 25

Allison Belzer

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$79,262
Base pay
$79,262
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,262

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$600

At Georgia Southern University, Allison Belzer serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,262.

Stephen Watkins

Engineer/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$79,219
Base pay
$79,219
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,219

At Georgia Southern University, Stephen Watkins serves as a Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,219.

Paul Smith

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$79,162
Base pay
$79,162
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,162

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,379

Paul Smith works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for Georgia Southern University. Paul earned $79,162 in 2025.

Matthew Spencer

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,890
Base pay
$78,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,890

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,443

Matthew Spencer holds the role of Assistant Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,890.

Hans-Georg Erney

Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,890
Base pay
$78,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,890

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$302

At Georgia Southern University, Hans-Georg Erney serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,890.

Glynnece Campbell

Lecturer/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,800
Base pay
$78,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,800

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$970

Glynnece Campbell works as a Lecturer for Georgia Southern University. Glynnece earned $78,800 in 2025.

Turner West

Assistant Coach/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,731
Base pay
$78,731
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,731

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,470

Turner West works as a Assistant Coach for Georgia Southern University. Turner earned $78,731 in 2025.

Matthew Hashiguchi

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,682
Base pay
$78,682
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,682

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,279

Matthew Hashiguchi holds the role of Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,682.

Thomas Knoerl

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,681
Base pay
$78,681
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,681

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,000

Thomas Knoerl works as a Associate Professor for Georgia Southern University. Thomas earned $78,681 in 2025.

Ginny Mcphail

Senior Lecturer/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,676
Base pay
$78,676
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,676

Ginny Mcphail is a Senior Lecturer at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $78,676.

Nigel Smith

IT Security Professional/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,647
Base pay
$78,647
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,647

Nigel Smith works as a IT Security Professional for Georgia Southern University. Nigel earned $78,647 in 2025.

Lindsey Chappell

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,629
Base pay
$78,629
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,629

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,381

Lindsey Chappell holds the role of Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,629.

Catherine Lawrence

Accounting Professional/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,609
Base pay
$78,609
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,609

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,139

Catherine Lawrence works as a Accounting Professional for Georgia Southern University. Catherine earned $78,609 in 2025.

Kristie Waterfield

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,579
Base pay
$78,579
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,579

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$451

Kristie Waterfield holds the role of Assistant Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,579.

Paul Tschida

Lecturer/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,569
Base pay
$78,569
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,569

Paul Tschida works as a Lecturer for Georgia Southern University. Paul earned $78,569 in 2025.

Leticia Mcgrath

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,513
Base pay
$78,513
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,513

Leticia Mcgrath works as a Assistant Professor for Georgia Southern University. Leticia earned $78,513 in 2025.

Joanna Schreiber

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,503
Base pay
$78,503
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,503

Joanna Schreiber is a Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $78,503.

Stephen Griffin

Limited Term Faculty/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,500
Base pay
$78,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,500

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$244

At Georgia Southern University, Stephen Griffin serves as a Limited Term Faculty. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,500.

Victoria Brannen

Facility Oper Professional/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,489
Base pay
$78,489
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,489

Victoria Brannen holds the role of Facility Oper Professional at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,489.

Lauren Nickels

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,482
Base pay
$78,482
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,482

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$6,522

Lauren Nickels is a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $78,482.

Mary Peacock

Senior Lecturer/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,400
Base pay
$78,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,400

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$809

Mary Peacock works as a Senior Lecturer for Georgia Southern University. Mary earned $78,400 in 2025.

Steven Cushner

Police Security Professional/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,353
Base pay
$78,353
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,353

Steven Cushner holds the role of Police Security Professional at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,353.

Casey Schachner

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,260
Base pay
$78,260
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,260

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,630

Casey Schachner holds the role of Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,260.

James Carter

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,100
Base pay
$78,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,100

At Georgia Southern University, James Carter serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,100.

Daniel Gray

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,088
Base pay
$78,088
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,088

At Georgia Southern University, Daniel Gray serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,088.

Francois Ziegler

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,060
Base pay
$78,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,060

Francois Ziegler holds the role of Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,060.

Melinda Rule

Counseling Professional Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,000
Base pay
$78,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,227

Melinda Rule holds the role of Counseling Professional Ad at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,000.

Steven Trussell

Consultant/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,000
Base pay
$78,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,811

Steven Trussell holds the role of Consultant at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,000.

John Kafader

Facility Oper Professional/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$78,000
Base pay
$78,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,000

At Georgia Southern University, John Kafader serves as a Facility Oper Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,000.

Janice Stanford

Manager/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$77,838
Base pay
$77,838
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,838

Janice Stanford is a Manager at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $77,838.

David Langley

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$77,802
Base pay
$77,802
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,802

David Langley holds the role of Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,802.

Lashai Campbell

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$77,720
Base pay
$77,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,720

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,210

Lashai Campbell is a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $77,720.

Eloise Pitt

Senior Lecturer/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$77,664
Base pay
$77,664
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,664

Eloise Pitt works as a Senior Lecturer for Georgia Southern University. Eloise earned $77,664 in 2025.

Elizabeth Butterfield

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$77,629
Base pay
$77,629
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,629

Elizabeth Butterfield works as a Associate Professor for Georgia Southern University. Elizabeth earned $77,629 in 2025.

Cynthia Lynes

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$77,558
Base pay
$77,558
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,558

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,854

At Georgia Southern University, Cynthia Lynes serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,558.

Ruth Baker

Librarian Ac/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$77,505
Base pay
$77,505
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,505

Ruth Baker is a Librarian Ac at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $77,505.

Dragana Derlic

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$77,390
Base pay
$77,390
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,390

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,694

Dragana Derlic works as a Assistant Professor for Georgia Southern University. Dragana earned $77,390 in 2025.

Leanne Confer

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$77,390
Base pay
$77,390
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,390

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,072

Leanne Confer holds the role of Assistant Professor at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,390.

Jasper Stewart

Information Technology Manager/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$77,322
Base pay
$77,322
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,322

At Georgia Southern University, Jasper Stewart serves as a Information Technology Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,322.

Lea Padgett

Principal Lecturer/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$77,301
Base pay
$77,301
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,301

Lea Padgett is a Principal Lecturer at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $77,301.