Georgia / Georgia State University
Agency file
The Georgia State University operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.
In 2025, this agency had 14,491 employees with median total compensation of $14,228; the highest distinct record was $860,000.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 14,491 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($14,228) — 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 $96,379 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $1,418. 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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 4
Professor/Georgia State University
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Debra Waxler holds the role of Professor at Georgia State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $243,130.
Professor/Georgia State University
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At Georgia State University, Subhashish Samaddar serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $243,090.
Distinguished Professor/Georgia State University
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John Horgan works as a Distinguished Professor for Georgia State University. John earned $241,779 in 2025.
Department Chair/Head Ac/Georgia State University
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Lindsey Cohen holds the role of Department Chair/Head Ac at Georgia State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $241,100.
Associate Professor/Georgia State University
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Jonathan Smith is a Associate Professor at Georgia State University. 2025 total compensation came to $241,096.
Assistant Professor/Georgia State University
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Seyyedehnasim Mousavi holds the role of Assistant Professor at Georgia State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $241,000.
Associate Professor, Clinical/Georgia State University
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Danny Lanier works as a Associate Professor, Clinical for Georgia State University. Danny earned $240,784 in 2025.
Professor/Georgia State University
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Gerardo Chowell-Puente is a Professor at Georgia State University. 2025 total compensation came to $240,306.
Regents Professor/Georgia State University
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Paul Lombardo is a Regents Professor at Georgia State University. 2025 total compensation came to $240,086.
Dean Ac/Georgia State University
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Lisa Armistead is a Dean Ac at Georgia State University. 2025 total compensation came to $238,745.
Professor/Georgia State University
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At Georgia State University, Po-An Hsieh serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $237,496.
Director Coll/Div/Sch Ac/Georgia State University
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Johannes Nijman works as a Director Coll/Div/Sch Ac for Georgia State University. Johannes earned $236,929 in 2025.
Limited Term Executive/Georgia State University
John Seabrook holds the role of Limited Term Executive at Georgia State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $236,741.
Assistant Provost/Georgia State University
At Georgia State University, Christopher Hill serves as a Assistant Provost. Their 2025 pay totaled $235,919.
Limited Term Executive/Georgia State University
Lynn Durham works as a Limited Term Executive for Georgia State University. Lynn earned $235,000 in 2025.
Professor/Georgia State University
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Therese Pigott works as a Professor for Georgia State University. Therese earned $233,496 in 2025.
Vice President/Georgia State University
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Ann Williamson is a Vice President at Georgia State University. 2025 total compensation came to $231,783.
Assistant Professor/Georgia State University
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Xinyu Fu holds the role of Assistant Professor at Georgia State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $231,000.
Professor/Georgia State University
Petrus Martens works as a Professor for Georgia State University. Petrus earned $230,317 in 2025.
Vice President/Georgia State University
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Josephine Herold is a Vice President at Georgia State University. 2025 total compensation came to $230,169.
Senior Academic Services Professional/Georgia State University
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Temel Evirgen holds the role of Senior Academic Services Professional at Georgia State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $230,150.
Dean Ac/Georgia State University
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At Georgia State University, Sarah Cook serves as a Dean Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $230,000.
Director Coll/Div/Sch Ac/Georgia State University
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At Georgia State University, Debra Franklin Cannon serves as a Director Coll/Div/Sch Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $230,000.
Regents Professor/Georgia State University
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Jenny Yang works as a Regents Professor for Georgia State University. Jenny earned $225,649 in 2025.
Senior Assoc/Asst Provost/Georgia State University
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At Georgia State University, Michael Galchinsky serves as a Senior Assoc/Asst Provost. Their 2025 pay totaled $225,522.
Associate Vice President/Georgia State University
At Georgia State University, Dale Palmer serves as a Associate Vice President. Their 2025 pay totaled $225,231.
Associate Professor/Georgia State University
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At Georgia State University, Amanda Gilmore serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $225,171.
Associate Professor, Clinical/Georgia State University
At Georgia State University, Peter Molnar serves as a Associate Professor, Clinical. Their 2025 pay totaled $224,449.
Professor, Clinical/Georgia State University
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Milind Shrikhande works as a Professor, Clinical for Georgia State University. Milind earned $224,312 in 2025.
Distinguished Professor/Georgia State University
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Sang-Moo Kang works as a Distinguished Professor for Georgia State University. Sang-Moo earned $224,168 in 2025.
Professor/Georgia State University
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Jonathan Gayles works as a Professor for Georgia State University. Jonathan earned $224,044 in 2025.
Associate Department Chair/Dir/Hd Ac/Georgia State University
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Rajshekhar Sunderraman works as a Associate Department Chair/Dir/Hd Ac for Georgia State University. Rajshekhar earned $223,544 in 2025.
Assoc/Asst Dean Ad/Georgia State University
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Leah Daigle works as a Assoc/Asst Dean Ad for Georgia State University. Leah earned $223,500 in 2025.
Regents Professor/Georgia State University
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At Georgia State University, Timothy Lytton serves as a Regents Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $223,494.
Academic Professional Ac/Georgia State University
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At Georgia State University, Wade Weast serves as a Academic Professional Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $223,282.
Professor, Clinical/Georgia State University
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Narasimha Magal holds the role of Professor, Clinical at Georgia State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $222,938.
Professor/Georgia State University
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Chester Phillips works as a Professor for Georgia State University. Chester earned $222,750 in 2025.
Academic Professional Ac/Georgia State University
Berkley Baker works as a Academic Professional Ac for Georgia State University. Berkley earned $222,697 in 2025.
Professor/Georgia State University
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A Borthick works as a Professor for Georgia State University. A earned $221,684 in 2025.
Assistant Professor/Georgia State University
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Lusi Yang is a Assistant Professor at Georgia State University. 2025 total compensation came to $221,400.