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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
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

$0$172,856+

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

Highest-paid first / page 14

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.

Lakshmi Pillalamarri

IT Professional/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$122,554
Base pay
$122,554
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,554

At Kennesaw State University, Lakshmi Pillalamarri serves as a IT Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,554.

Stephen Cohen

Police/Security Lead/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$122,526
Base pay
$122,526
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,526

Stephen Cohen holds the role of Police/Security Lead at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,526.

Marko Jocic

Assistant Professor, Clinical/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$122,516
Base pay
$122,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,516

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,556

At Kennesaw State University, Marko Jocic serves as a Assistant Professor, Clinical. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,516.

Deborah Smith

Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$122,117
Base pay
$122,117
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,117

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,045

Deborah Smith is a Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $122,117.

Ermal Shpuza

Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$121,880
Base pay
$121,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,880

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,956

Ermal Shpuza works as a Professor for Kennesaw State University. Ermal earned $121,880 in 2025.

Laurie Michaelson

Lecturer/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$121,879
Base pay
$121,879
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,879

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$11,009

Laurie Michaelson is a Lecturer at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $121,879.

Md Shamim

Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$121,799
Base pay
$121,799
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,799

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,198

Md Shamim works as a Assistant Professor for Kennesaw State University. Md earned $121,799 in 2025.

Diane Keen

Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$121,700
Base pay
$121,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,700

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$6,907

Diane Keen is a Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $121,700.

David Guerra-Zubiaga

Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$121,475
Base pay
$121,475
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,475

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,388

At Kennesaw State University, David Guerra-Zubiaga serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,475.

Amir Amiri Moghadam

Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$121,354
Base pay
$121,354
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,354

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,370

At Kennesaw State University, Amir Amiri Moghadam serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,354.

Lei Shi

Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$121,215
Base pay
$121,215
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,215

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,841

Lei Shi is a Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $121,215.