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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 29

Ashley Mathews

Senior Lecturer/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$72,528
Base pay
$72,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,528

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$283

At Georgia Southern University, Ashley Mathews serves as a Senior Lecturer. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,528.

Amy Smith

Associate Vice President/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$72,502
Base pay
$72,502
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,502

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,744

Amy Smith is a Associate Vice President at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $72,502.

Ricky Sapp

Skilled Craft Supervisor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$72,440
Base pay
$72,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,440

Ricky Sapp is a Skilled Craft Supervisor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $72,440.

Stephen Strickland

Assistant Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$72,349
Base pay
$72,349
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,349

Stephen Strickland works as a Assistant Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for Georgia Southern University. Stephen earned $72,349 in 2025.

Erik Nordenhaug

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$72,242
Base pay
$72,242
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,242

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,322

Erik Nordenhaug works as a Associate Professor for Georgia Southern University. Erik earned $72,242 in 2025.

Deb Blackburn

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$72,236
Base pay
$72,236
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,236

Deb Blackburn is a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $72,236.

Alena Pirok

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$72,223
Base pay
$72,223
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,223

Alena Pirok works as a Associate Professor for Georgia Southern University. Alena earned $72,223 in 2025.

William Coggins

Senior Lecturer/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$72,159
Base pay
$72,159
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,159

William Coggins holds the role of Senior Lecturer at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,159.

Cynthia Costa

Principal Lecturer/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$72,142
Base pay
$72,142
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,142

At Georgia Southern University, Cynthia Costa serves as a Principal Lecturer. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,142.

Crissie Bath

Associate Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$71,996
Base pay
$71,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,996

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,393

Crissie Bath works as a Associate Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for Georgia Southern University. Crissie earned $71,996 in 2025.

Robert Clouse

Senior Lecturer/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$71,974
Base pay
$71,974
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,974

Robert Clouse is a Senior Lecturer at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $71,974.

Margaret Olsen

Senior Lecturer/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$71,872
Base pay
$71,872
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,872

Margaret Olsen works as a Senior Lecturer for Georgia Southern University. Margaret earned $71,872 in 2025.

Carol Jordan

Limited Term Faculty/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$71,825
Base pay
$71,825
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,825

Carol Jordan works as a Limited Term Faculty for Georgia Southern University. Carol earned $71,825 in 2025.

Samuel Derr

Police/Security Professional/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$71,780
Base pay
$71,780
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,780

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$225

Samuel Derr holds the role of Police/Security Professional at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,780.

Kasie Alt

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$71,760
Base pay
$71,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,760

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$105

At Georgia Southern University, Kasie Alt serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,760.

Reinhard Piltner

Associate Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$71,640
Base pay
$71,640
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,640

Reinhard Piltner is a Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $71,640.

Janel Smith

Senior Lecturer/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$71,533
Base pay
$71,533
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,533

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,025

Janel Smith is a Senior Lecturer at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $71,533.

Terry Thompson

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$71,509
Base pay
$71,509
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,509

Terry Thompson is a Assistant Professor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $71,509.

Lester Drawdy

Director Div/Dpt Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$71,429
Base pay
$71,429
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,429

Lester Drawdy is a Director Div/Dpt Ad at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $71,429.

Thomas Cochran

IT Security Professional/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$71,377
Base pay
$71,377
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,377

Thomas Cochran works as a IT Security Professional for Georgia Southern University. Thomas earned $71,377 in 2025.

Donna Mullenax

Principal Lecturer/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$71,363
Base pay
$71,363
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,363

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$355

Donna Mullenax holds the role of Principal Lecturer at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,363.

Rhonda Castro

Allied Health Professional/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$71,324
Base pay
$71,324
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,324

Rhonda Castro is a Allied Health Professional at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $71,324.

Kara Bridgman Sweeney

Senior Lecturer/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$71,299
Base pay
$71,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,299

Kara Bridgman Sweeney works as a Senior Lecturer for Georgia Southern University. Kara earned $71,299 in 2025.

Herbert Lensch Iv

IT Systems Supprt Professional/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$71,136
Base pay
$71,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,136

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$453

Herbert Lensch Iv is a IT Systems Supprt Professional at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $71,136.

Michael Waller

IT Systems Supprt Professional/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$71,136
Base pay
$71,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,136

Michael Waller is a IT Systems Supprt Professional at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $71,136.

Brett Bacon

IT Systems Supprt Professional/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$71,136
Base pay
$71,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,136

At Georgia Southern University, Brett Bacon serves as a IT Systems Supprt Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,136.

Casey Weaver

Administrative Specialist/Coordinator/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$71,080
Base pay
$71,080
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,080

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$386

Casey Weaver is a Administrative Specialist/Coordinator at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $71,080.

Andrew Diamanduros

Academic Professional Ac/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$70,925
Base pay
$70,925
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,925

Andrew Diamanduros holds the role of Academic Professional Ac at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,925.

Lauren Mcmillan

Librarian Ac/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$70,651
Base pay
$70,651
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,651

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$801

Lauren Mcmillan holds the role of Librarian Ac at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,651.

Phillsa Legrier

Instructor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$70,642
Base pay
$70,642
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,642

Phillsa Legrier works as a Instructor for Georgia Southern University. Phillsa earned $70,642 in 2025.

Ashley Brigdon

Instructor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$70,642
Base pay
$70,642
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,642

Ashley Brigdon is a Instructor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $70,642.

Dorothy Kempson

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$70,624
Base pay
$70,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,624

Dorothy Kempson holds the role of Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Georgia Southern University. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,624.

Rebecca Hunnicutt

Librarian Ac/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$70,612
Base pay
$70,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,612

At Georgia Southern University, Rebecca Hunnicutt serves as a Librarian Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,612.

John Davis

Intermediate IT Systems Suppor/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$70,541
Base pay
$70,541
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,541

John Davis is a Intermediate IT Systems Suppor at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $70,541.

Bradley Edwards

Principal Lecturer/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$70,474
Base pay
$70,474
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,474

Bradley Edwards is a Principal Lecturer at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $70,474.

Cammie Ramos

IT Systems Supprt Professional/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$70,331
Base pay
$70,331
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,331

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,521

At Georgia Southern University, Cammie Ramos serves as a IT Systems Supprt Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,331.

Shelley Salter

Audit Professional/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$70,303
Base pay
$70,303
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,303

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,264

At Georgia Southern University, Shelley Salter serves as a Audit Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,303.

Leah Williams

Senior Lecturer/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$70,300
Base pay
$70,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,300

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$671

Leah Williams is a Senior Lecturer at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $70,300.

Nathaniel Bareford

Librarian Ac/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$70,200
Base pay
$70,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,200

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,909

Nathaniel Bareford is a Librarian Ac at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $70,200.

Jessica Swaringen

Librarian Ac/Georgia Southern University

2025 total comp
$70,200
Base pay
$70,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,200

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,849

Jessica Swaringen is a Librarian Ac at Georgia Southern University. 2025 total compensation came to $70,200.