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Kennesaw State University

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

The Kennesaw State University operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.

In 2025, this agency had 9,385 employees with median total compensation of $14,100; the highest distinct record was $495,000.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$359.6M
Employees
9,385
Median total
$14,100
Highest record
$495,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 9,385 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($14,100) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$38,316 (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
$845
$3,000
$14,100
$64,021
$101,757

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $101,757 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $845. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Student Assistant
2,697 · $1,867
Part Time Professor
979 · $13,500
Professor
297 · $120,502

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

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Michelle Mcginty

Assistant Director Div/Dpt Ad/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$126,500
Base pay
$126,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,500

Michelle Mcginty holds the role of Assistant Director Div/Dpt Ad at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,500.

Arvin Johnson

Interim Department Chair/Head Ac/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$126,207
Base pay
$126,207
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,207

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,570

Arvin Johnson works as a Interim Department Chair/Head Ac for Kennesaw State University. Arvin earned $126,207 in 2025.

Jungkyu Park

Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$126,145
Base pay
$126,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,145

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,149

Jungkyu Park works as a Associate Professor for Kennesaw State University. Jungkyu earned $126,145 in 2025.

Linh Le

Part Time Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$126,099
Base pay
$126,099
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,099

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$881

Linh Le works as a Part Time Professor for Kennesaw State University. Linh earned $126,099 in 2025.

Marrielle Myers

Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$126,048
Base pay
$126,048
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,048

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$12,050

Marrielle Myers is a Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $126,048.

Laura Shumate

Senior Lecturer/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$125,961
Base pay
$125,961
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,961

Laura Shumate works as a Senior Lecturer for Kennesaw State University. Laura earned $125,961 in 2025.

Billy Kihei

Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$125,913
Base pay
$125,913
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,913

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,486

Billy Kihei is a Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $125,913.

Ameen Farooq

Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$125,742
Base pay
$125,742
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,742

Ameen Farooq works as a Professor for Kennesaw State University. Ameen earned $125,742 in 2025.

Liang Zhao

Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$125,399
Base pay
$125,399
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,399

Liang Zhao works as a Assistant Professor for Kennesaw State University. Liang earned $125,399 in 2025.

Jeffrey Helms

Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$125,399
Base pay
$125,399
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,399

At Kennesaw State University, Jeffrey Helms serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,399.

David Parker Jr

Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$125,331
Base pay
$125,331
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,331

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$662

David Parker Jr is a Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $125,331.

Jo Williamson

Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$125,318
Base pay
$125,318
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,318

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,582

Jo Williamson holds the role of Professor at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,318.

David Levine

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$125,082
Base pay
$125,082
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,082

At Kennesaw State University, David Levine serves as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,082.

Kristy Wheeles

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$125,000
Base pay
$125,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,120

Kristy Wheeles works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for Kennesaw State University. Kristy earned $125,000 in 2025.

Alfred King

Senior IT Professional/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$125,000
Base pay
$125,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,000

At Kennesaw State University, Alfred King serves as a Senior IT Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,000.

Orie Thornton

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$125,000
Base pay
$125,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$501

Orie Thornton works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for Kennesaw State University. Orie earned $125,000 in 2025.

Jeffrey Collins Jr

Interim Department Chair/Head Ac/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$124,782
Base pay
$124,782
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,782

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$648

Jeffrey Collins Jr works as a Interim Department Chair/Head Ac for Kennesaw State University. Jeffrey earned $124,782 in 2025.

Austin Asgill

Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$124,655
Base pay
$124,655
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,655

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,492

Austin Asgill holds the role of Professor at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,655.

Eric Clark

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$124,600
Base pay
$124,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,600

At Kennesaw State University, Eric Clark serves as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,600.

Meilin Chang

Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$124,563
Base pay
$124,563
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,563

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,833

Meilin Chang is a Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $124,563.

Jennifer Dickey

Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$124,536
Base pay
$124,536
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,536

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,952

Jennifer Dickey holds the role of Professor at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,536.

James Blackhall

Engineer/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$124,500
Base pay
$124,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,500

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,541

At Kennesaw State University, James Blackhall serves as a Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,500.

Rebecca Hawkins

Police/Security Lead/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$124,261
Base pay
$124,261
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,261

Rebecca Hawkins works as a Police/Security Lead for Kennesaw State University. Rebecca earned $124,261 in 2025.

Scott Reese

Associate Dean Ac/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$124,259
Base pay
$124,259
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,259

At Kennesaw State University, Scott Reese serves as a Associate Dean Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,259.

Julia Fuller

Interim Director Coll/Div/Sch/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$124,239
Base pay
$124,239
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,239

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,676

Julia Fuller is a Interim Director Coll/Div/Sch at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $124,239.

Razvan Voicu

Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$124,210
Base pay
$124,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,210

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,126

At Kennesaw State University, Razvan Voicu serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,210.

Ikechukwu Ukeje

Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$124,161
Base pay
$124,161
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,161

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,054

Ikechukwu Ukeje holds the role of Professor at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,161.

Aaron Levy

Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$124,063
Base pay
$124,063
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,063

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,580

At Kennesaw State University, Aaron Levy serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,063.

Janeen Amason

Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$124,054
Base pay
$124,054
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,054

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$6,489

At Kennesaw State University, Janeen Amason serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,054.

Beibei Jiang

Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$123,978
Base pay
$123,978
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,978

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,231

Beibei Jiang is a Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $123,978.

Craig Chin

Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$123,964
Base pay
$123,964
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,964

Craig Chin is a Associate Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $123,964.

Meredith Wilbanks

Interim Assoc/Asst Vice Pres/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$123,410
Base pay
$123,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,410

Meredith Wilbanks holds the role of Interim Assoc/Asst Vice Pres at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,410.

Bernard Goldfine

Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$123,304
Base pay
$123,304
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,304

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,792

Bernard Goldfine is a Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $123,304.

Matthew Laposata

Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$123,249
Base pay
$123,249
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,249

At Kennesaw State University, Matthew Laposata serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,249.

Brendan Callahan

Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$123,212
Base pay
$123,212
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,212

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,371

At Kennesaw State University, Brendan Callahan serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,212.

Jayhyun Kwon

Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$123,160
Base pay
$123,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,160

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,331

At Kennesaw State University, Jayhyun Kwon serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,160.

Wendy Sanchez

Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$123,142
Base pay
$123,142
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,142

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,085

At Kennesaw State University, Wendy Sanchez serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,142.

Adrienne Sutton

IT Professional/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$123,000
Base pay
$123,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,000

Adrienne Sutton holds the role of IT Professional at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,000.

Thomas Speir

Police/Security Lead/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$122,805
Base pay
$122,805
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,805

Thomas Speir is a Police/Security Lead at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $122,805.

Sergio Figueiredo

Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$122,606
Base pay
$122,606
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,606

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,751

Sergio Figueiredo is a Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $122,606.