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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 29

Karen Doster-Greenleaf

Department Chair/Head Ac/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$96,175
Base pay
$96,175
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,175

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,143

Karen Doster-Greenleaf is a Department Chair/Head Ac at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $96,175.

Carlton Usher

Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$96,074
Base pay
$96,074
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,074

Carlton Usher works as a Associate Professor for Kennesaw State University. Carlton earned $96,074 in 2025.

Taha Yarahmad

Limited Term Faculty/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$96,073
Base pay
$96,073
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,073

Taha Yarahmad holds the role of Limited Term Faculty at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,073.

Zarko Pilic

Associate Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$96,056
Base pay
$96,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,056

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,885

Zarko Pilic holds the role of Associate Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,056.

Jason Rodenbeck

Associate Academic Services Professional/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$96,042
Base pay
$96,042
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,042

At Kennesaw State University, Jason Rodenbeck serves as a Associate Academic Services Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,042.

Heather Henderson

Assistant Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$96,040
Base pay
$96,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,040

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,440

Heather Henderson is a Assistant Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $96,040.

Antonio Barrios Useche

Consultant/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$96,000
Base pay
$96,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,185

Antonio Barrios Useche is a Consultant at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $96,000.

Troy Mutchler

Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,976
Base pay
$95,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,976

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,384

Troy Mutchler holds the role of Associate Professor at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,976.

John Young

Associate Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,950
Base pay
$95,950
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,950

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,263

John Young holds the role of Associate Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,950.

Pamela Smith

Administrative Support Manager/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,863
Base pay
$95,863
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,863

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$438

Pamela Smith holds the role of Administrative Support Manager at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,863.

Yang Kim

Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,840
Base pay
$95,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,840

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$993

Yang Kim works as a Associate Professor for Kennesaw State University. Yang earned $95,840 in 2025.

Jennifer Martin

Lecturer/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,835
Base pay
$95,835
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,835

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,338

Jennifer Martin is a Lecturer at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $95,835.

Yian Xu

Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,824
Base pay
$95,824
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,824

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,919

Yian Xu is a Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $95,824.

Vanissa Boltin

Academic Services Professional/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,800
Base pay
$95,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,800

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,011

Vanissa Boltin holds the role of Academic Services Professional at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,800.

Amanda Morgan

Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,750
Base pay
$95,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,750

Amanda Morgan is a Associate Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $95,750.

Adrienne Williamson

Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,746
Base pay
$95,746
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,746

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,692

Adrienne Williamson is a Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $95,746.

Elliot Dennis

Engineer/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,704
Base pay
$95,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,704

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,491

At Kennesaw State University, Elliot Dennis serves as a Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,704.

Jacqueline Blanton-Watkins

Librarian Ac/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,702
Base pay
$95,702
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,702

At Kennesaw State University, Jacqueline Blanton-Watkins serves as a Librarian Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,702.

Santana Roberts

Lecturer/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,698
Base pay
$95,698
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,698

At Kennesaw State University, Santana Roberts serves as a Lecturer. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,698.

Christopher Kibbe

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,679
Base pay
$95,679
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,679

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,511

Christopher Kibbe holds the role of Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,679.

Misty Grayer

Senior Academic Services Professional/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,655
Base pay
$95,655
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,655

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,489

Misty Grayer holds the role of Senior Academic Services Professional at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,655.

Ruba Alamad

Lecturer/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,648
Base pay
$95,648
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,648

Ruba Alamad works as a Lecturer for Kennesaw State University. Ruba earned $95,648 in 2025.

Sueyoung Park-Primiano

Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,628
Base pay
$95,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,628

At Kennesaw State University, Sueyoung Park-Primiano serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,628.

Garrett Hester

Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,559
Base pay
$95,559
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,559

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$989

Garrett Hester is a Associate Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $95,559.

Felipe Salazar-Tobar

Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,511
Base pay
$95,511
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,511

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,935

Felipe Salazar-Tobar works as a Assistant Professor for Kennesaw State University. Felipe earned $95,511 in 2025.

Paul Oliphant

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,507
Base pay
$95,507
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,507

Paul Oliphant is a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $95,507.

Jerry Herbel

Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,503
Base pay
$95,503
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,503

Jerry Herbel is a Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $95,503.

Shannon Tovey

Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,443
Base pay
$95,443
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,443

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,999

At Kennesaw State University, Shannon Tovey serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,443.

Seneca Vaught

Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,437
Base pay
$95,437
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,437

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$142

Seneca Vaught works as a Professor for Kennesaw State University. Seneca earned $95,437 in 2025.

Randall Bogard

Executive Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,400
Base pay
$95,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,400

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,030

At Kennesaw State University, Randall Bogard serves as a Executive Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,400.

Mackenzie Cato

Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,317
Base pay
$95,317
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,317

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,298

Mackenzie Cato holds the role of Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,317.

Zaya Rustamova

Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,245
Base pay
$95,245
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,245

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$6,977

Zaya Rustamova is a Associate Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $95,245.

Rebecca Hill

Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,230
Base pay
$95,230
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,230

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,386

Rebecca Hill holds the role of Professor at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,230.

Robin Faulkner

Senior IT Systems Support Professional/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,160
Base pay
$95,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,160

Robin Faulkner is a Senior IT Systems Support Professional at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $95,160.

Christopher Worrell

Senior IT Systems Support Professional/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,160
Base pay
$95,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,160

Christopher Worrell is a Senior IT Systems Support Professional at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $95,160.

Laura Ritter

Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,133
Base pay
$95,133
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,133

Laura Ritter works as a Associate Professor for Kennesaw State University. Laura earned $95,133 in 2025.

Barbara Gainey

Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,102
Base pay
$95,102
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,102

Barbara Gainey holds the role of Professor at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,102.

Louis Meng

Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,077
Base pay
$95,077
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,077

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,007

Louis Meng works as a Professor for Kennesaw State University. Louis earned $95,077 in 2025.

Daphney Carter

Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,063
Base pay
$95,063
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,063

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,020

At Kennesaw State University, Daphney Carter serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,063.

Alta Broughton

Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$95,040
Base pay
$95,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,040

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,178

Alta Broughton works as a Assistant Professor for Kennesaw State University. Alta earned $95,040 in 2025.