Georgia / Georgia Southwestern State University
Agency file
The Georgia Southwestern State University operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.
In 2025, this agency had 692 employees with median total compensation of $9,000; the highest distinct record was $340,126.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 692 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($9,000) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $89,999 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $420. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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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Record list
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President/Georgia Southwestern State University
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Michelle Johnston is a President at Georgia Southwestern State University. 2025 total compensation came to $340,126.
Chief Business/Finance Officer/Georgia Southwestern State University
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Jeffrey Hall holds the role of Chief Business/Finance Officer at Georgia Southwestern State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $177,900.
Chief Student Affairs Officer/Georgia Southwestern State University
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At Georgia Southwestern State University, Gaye Hayes serves as a Chief Student Affairs Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $168,500.
Dean Ac/Georgia Southwestern State University
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Gaynor Cheokas is a Dean Ac at Georgia Southwestern State University. 2025 total compensation came to $165,500.
Assistant Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University
Sondra Smith holds the role of Assistant Professor at Georgia Southwestern State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $160,498.
Chief Athletics Administrator/Georgia Southwestern State University
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Wayne Leeder holds the role of Chief Athletics Administrator at Georgia Southwestern State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,000.
Dean Ac/Georgia Southwestern State University
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Rachel Abbott is a Dean Ac at Georgia Southwestern State University. 2025 total compensation came to $148,444.
Dean Ac/Georgia Southwestern State University
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Eric Laughlin works as a Dean Ac for Georgia Southwestern State University. Eric earned $146,760 in 2025.
Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University
Robert Bennett is a Professor at Georgia Southwestern State University. 2025 total compensation came to $146,550.
Associate Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University
At Georgia Southwestern State University, Suzanne Conner serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,239.
Associate Dean Ad/Georgia Southwestern State University
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Leisa Easom holds the role of Associate Dean Ad at Georgia Southwestern State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,855.
Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University
Carol Bishop holds the role of Professor at Georgia Southwestern State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,840.
Associate Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University
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At Georgia Southwestern State University, James Aller Iii serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,544.
Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University
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Teresa Teasley is a Professor at Georgia Southwestern State University. 2025 total compensation came to $140,462.
Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University
Mark Grimes holds the role of Professor at Georgia Southwestern State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,867.
Chief Academic Affairs Officer/Georgia Southwestern State University
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Jill Drake holds the role of Chief Academic Affairs Officer at Georgia Southwestern State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,733.
Associate Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University
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Sai Mukkavilli is a Associate Professor at Georgia Southwestern State University. 2025 total compensation came to $135,695.