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Georgia Southwestern State University

Source file: Georgia — State Employee Salaries (Open Georgia / TIGA) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2025
Employees
692
Median total
$9,000
Highest record
$340,126

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$22$138,867+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$33,593 (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
$420
$1,786
$9,000
$59,950
$89,999

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).

Largest job titles

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

Benjamin Meador

Associate Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$87,039
Base pay
$87,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,039

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,282

At Georgia Southwestern State University, Benjamin Meador serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,039.

Michele Smith

Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$86,774
Base pay
$86,774
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,774

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$294

Michele Smith is a Professor at Georgia Southwestern State University. 2025 total compensation came to $86,774.

Jennifer Smith

Director Div/Dpt Ad/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$86,750
Base pay
$86,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,750

Jennifer Smith works as a Director Div/Dpt Ad for Georgia Southwestern State University. Jennifer earned $86,750 in 2025.

Melissa Tiber

Coach/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$85,900
Base pay
$85,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,900

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,265

Melissa Tiber holds the role of Coach at Georgia Southwestern State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,900.

Amy Jones

Senior Lecturer/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$84,437
Base pay
$84,437
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,437

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,838

Amy Jones holds the role of Senior Lecturer at Georgia Southwestern State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,437.

Mary Gurnack

Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$84,179
Base pay
$84,179
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,179

Mary Gurnack holds the role of Professor at Georgia Southwestern State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,179.

Marci Rix

Teacher Ad/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$83,683
Base pay
$83,683
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,683

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$94

Marci Rix works as a Teacher Ad for Georgia Southwestern State University. Marci earned $83,683 in 2025.

Rebecca Short

Associate Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$83,511
Base pay
$83,511
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,511

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$504

Rebecca Short is a Associate Professor at Georgia Southwestern State University. 2025 total compensation came to $83,511.

Michael Crosby

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$83,080
Base pay
$83,080
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,080

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$924

At Georgia Southwestern State University, Michael Crosby serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,080.

Jessica Ouzts

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$82,918
Base pay
$82,918
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,918

Jessica Ouzts holds the role of Assistant Professor at Georgia Southwestern State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,918.

Nathaniel Milledge

Police/Security Lead/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$82,881
Base pay
$82,881
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,881

At Georgia Southwestern State University, Nathaniel Milledge serves as a Police/Security Lead. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,881.

Michael Lewis

Director Div/Dpt Ad/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$82,841
Base pay
$82,841
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,841

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,019

Michael Lewis works as a Director Div/Dpt Ad for Georgia Southwestern State University. Michael earned $82,841 in 2025.

John Lejeune

Associate Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$82,741
Base pay
$82,741
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,741

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$520

John Lejeune is a Associate Professor at Georgia Southwestern State University. 2025 total compensation came to $82,741.

Susan Bragg

Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$82,578
Base pay
$82,578
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,578

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$383

Susan Bragg works as a Professor for Georgia Southwestern State University. Susan earned $82,578 in 2025.

Mashalah Fathi

Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$82,566
Base pay
$82,566
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,566

Mashalah Fathi works as a Professor for Georgia Southwestern State University. Mashalah earned $82,566 in 2025.

David Berggren

Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$82,018
Base pay
$82,018
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,018

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,577

At Georgia Southwestern State University, David Berggren serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,018.

Thelma Sexton

Associate Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$81,654
Base pay
$81,654
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,654

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$587

At Georgia Southwestern State University, Thelma Sexton serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,654.

Michele Mckie

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$81,432
Base pay
$81,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,432

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,717

Michele Mckie is a Assistant Professor at Georgia Southwestern State University. 2025 total compensation came to $81,432.

Manoj Thapa

Associate Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$81,412
Base pay
$81,412
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,412

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$113

Manoj Thapa works as a Associate Professor for Georgia Southwestern State University. Manoj earned $81,412 in 2025.

Jennifer Dickens

Senior Lecturer/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$81,010
Base pay
$81,010
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,010

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,032

Jennifer Dickens is a Senior Lecturer at Georgia Southwestern State University. 2025 total compensation came to $81,010.

Ellen Cotter

Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$80,204
Base pay
$80,204
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,204

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$638

Ellen Cotter is a Professor at Georgia Southwestern State University. 2025 total compensation came to $80,204.

Jamie Vincent

Director Div/Dpt Ad/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$80,000
Base pay
$80,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$214

Jamie Vincent works as a Director Div/Dpt Ad for Georgia Southwestern State University. Jamie earned $80,000 in 2025.

Dongwen Qi

Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$79,624
Base pay
$79,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,624

At Georgia Southwestern State University, Dongwen Qi serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,624.

Krista Smith

Director Div/Dpt Ad/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$78,979
Base pay
$78,979
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,979

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$94

At Georgia Southwestern State University, Krista Smith serves as a Director Div/Dpt Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,979.

Olga Godoy

Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$78,674
Base pay
$78,674
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,674

Olga Godoy holds the role of Professor at Georgia Southwestern State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,674.

Chadwick Gugg

Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$78,504
Base pay
$78,504
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,504

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,617

Chadwick Gugg holds the role of Professor at Georgia Southwestern State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,504.

Eugenia Bryan

Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$78,347
Base pay
$78,347
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,347

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$740

Eugenia Bryan is a Professor at Georgia Southwestern State University. 2025 total compensation came to $78,347.

Ian Brown

Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$78,266
Base pay
$78,266
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,266

Ian Brown holds the role of Professor at Georgia Southwestern State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,266.

Olivia Bivins

Lecturer/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$77,840
Base pay
$77,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,840

Olivia Bivins is a Lecturer at Georgia Southwestern State University. 2025 total compensation came to $77,840.

Paige Long

Lecturer/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$77,740
Base pay
$77,740
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,740

Paige Long holds the role of Lecturer at Georgia Southwestern State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,740.

Milton Waldrop

Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$77,564
Base pay
$77,564
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,564

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$664

Milton Waldrop works as a Professor for Georgia Southwestern State University. Milton earned $77,564 in 2025.

Sally Merritt

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$77,030
Base pay
$77,030
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,030

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$195

Sally Merritt is a Assistant Professor at Georgia Southwestern State University. 2025 total compensation came to $77,030.

Anne Jacobs

Associate Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$76,970
Base pay
$76,970
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,970

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,067

Anne Jacobs works as a Associate Professor for Georgia Southwestern State University. Anne earned $76,970 in 2025.

Paula Bryant

Temporary Faculty Retiree/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$76,954
Base pay
$76,954
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,954

At Georgia Southwestern State University, Paula Bryant serves as a Temporary Faculty Retiree. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,954.

Gary Fisk

Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$76,778
Base pay
$76,778
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,778

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$69

At Georgia Southwestern State University, Gary Fisk serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,778.

Otto Lorenz

Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$76,268
Base pay
$76,268
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,268

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$561

At Georgia Southwestern State University, Otto Lorenz serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,268.

Jessica Watson

Assistant Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$75,911
Base pay
$75,911
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,911

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,239

Jessica Watson works as a Assistant Professor for Georgia Southwestern State University. Jessica earned $75,911 in 2025.

Kathryn Early

Lecturer/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$75,400
Base pay
$75,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,400

Kathryn Early works as a Lecturer for Georgia Southwestern State University. Kathryn earned $75,400 in 2025.

Robert Slenker

Communications Professional/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$75,389
Base pay
$75,389
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,389

Robert Slenker works as a Communications Professional for Georgia Southwestern State University. Robert earned $75,389 in 2025.

Joseph Comeau

Associate Professor/Georgia Southwestern State University

2025 total comp
$75,304
Base pay
$75,304
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,304

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,113

Joseph Comeau holds the role of Associate Professor at Georgia Southwestern State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,304.