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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 32

Carlos Kelly

Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$92,623
Base pay
$92,623
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,623

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$832

Carlos Kelly works as a Assistant Professor for Kennesaw State University. Carlos earned $92,623 in 2025.

Tiffany Layden

Hr/Eeo/Od Professional/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$92,583
Base pay
$92,583
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,583

Tiffany Layden works as a Hr/Eeo/Od Professional for Kennesaw State University. Tiffany earned $92,583 in 2025.

Jamae Flint

Fiscal Affairs Manager/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$92,577
Base pay
$92,577
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,577

Jamae Flint works as a Fiscal Affairs Manager for Kennesaw State University. Jamae earned $92,577 in 2025.

Michael Keleher

Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$92,539
Base pay
$92,539
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,539

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$456

Michael Keleher holds the role of Professor at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,539.

Michael Guerrero

Police/Security Lead/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$92,510
Base pay
$92,510
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,510

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,110

Michael Guerrero is a Police/Security Lead at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $92,510.

Raymond Godfrey

Senior Lecturer/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$92,494
Base pay
$92,494
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,494

Raymond Godfrey works as a Senior Lecturer for Kennesaw State University. Raymond earned $92,494 in 2025.

Christopher Moon

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$92,486
Base pay
$92,486
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,486

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,543

Christopher Moon holds the role of Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,486.

Sarah Johnson

Senior Lecturer/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$92,468
Base pay
$92,468
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,468

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$308

Sarah Johnson works as a Senior Lecturer for Kennesaw State University. Sarah earned $92,468 in 2025.

Allison Garefino

Research Professional Ad/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$92,462
Base pay
$92,462
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,462

Allison Garefino is a Research Professional Ad at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $92,462.

Kevin Gecowets

Limited Term Faculty/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$92,449
Base pay
$92,449
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,449

At Kennesaw State University, Kevin Gecowets serves as a Limited Term Faculty. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,449.

Richard Stringer

Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$92,441
Base pay
$92,441
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,441

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,323

Richard Stringer is a Associate Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $92,441.

Charles Duvall

Senior Lecturer/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$92,404
Base pay
$92,404
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,404

Charles Duvall is a Senior Lecturer at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $92,404.

Hai Ho

Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$92,269
Base pay
$92,269
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,269

Hai Ho holds the role of Associate Professor at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,269.

Wayne Randle

Safety/Risk Management Professional/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$92,261
Base pay
$92,261
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,261

Wayne Randle holds the role of Safety/Risk Management Professional at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,261.

Jaime Cruz Ortiz

Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$92,227
Base pay
$92,227
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,227

Jaime Cruz Ortiz works as a Associate Professor for Kennesaw State University. Jaime earned $92,227 in 2025.

Tara Stricko

Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$92,224
Base pay
$92,224
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,224

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$446

At Kennesaw State University, Tara Stricko serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,224.

Laura Robinson

Senior Lecturer/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$92,205
Base pay
$92,205
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,205

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,302

Laura Robinson works as a Senior Lecturer for Kennesaw State University. Laura earned $92,205 in 2025.

Robert Montgomery

Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$92,151
Base pay
$92,151
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,151

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,222

Robert Montgomery is a Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $92,151.

Neysa Figueroa

Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$92,091
Base pay
$92,091
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,091

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,735

Neysa Figueroa is a Associate Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $92,091.

Jennifer Gray

Associate Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$92,000
Base pay
$92,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$869

At Kennesaw State University, Jennifer Gray serves as a Associate Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,000.

Lauren Matheny

Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$92,000
Base pay
$92,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,656

Lauren Matheny works as a Assistant Professor for Kennesaw State University. Lauren earned $92,000 in 2025.

Jin Kim

Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$91,993
Base pay
$91,993
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,993

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,102

Jin Kim works as a Associate Professor for Kennesaw State University. Jin earned $91,993 in 2025.

Meredith Pruden

Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$91,925
Base pay
$91,925
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,925

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,012

Meredith Pruden holds the role of Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,925.

Laura Maness

Head Coach/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$91,800
Base pay
$91,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,800

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,996

Laura Maness holds the role of Head Coach at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,800.

Rodrick Esaw

Associate Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$91,783
Base pay
$91,783
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,783

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$81

Rodrick Esaw is a Associate Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $91,783.

Judith Craven

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$91,775
Base pay
$91,775
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,775

Judith Craven works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for Kennesaw State University. Judith earned $91,775 in 2025.

Robert Jordan

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$91,775
Base pay
$91,775
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,775

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,128

Robert Jordan is a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $91,775.

Ronald Sullivan Jr

Senior IT Security Professional/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$91,655
Base pay
$91,655
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,655

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$113

Ronald Sullivan Jr is a Senior IT Security Professional at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $91,655.

Ehsan Sheikholharam Mashhadi

Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$91,629
Base pay
$91,629
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,629

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,146

Ehsan Sheikholharam Mashhadi is a Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $91,629.

Paula Almond

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$91,567
Base pay
$91,567
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,567

Paula Almond is a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $91,567.

Md Hossain

Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$91,549
Base pay
$91,549
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,549

Md Hossain holds the role of Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,549.

Angela Keith

Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$91,538
Base pay
$91,538
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,538

Angela Keith is a Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $91,538.

Meiling Sha

Lecturer/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$91,534
Base pay
$91,534
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,534

Meiling Sha is a Lecturer at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $91,534.

Margaret Epps

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$91,482
Base pay
$91,482
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,482

Margaret Epps is a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $91,482.

Ming Chen

Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$91,482
Base pay
$91,482
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,482

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$885

Ming Chen works as a Professor for Kennesaw State University. Ming earned $91,482 in 2025.

Jessica Stephenson

Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$91,469
Base pay
$91,469
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,469

Jessica Stephenson holds the role of Associate Professor at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,469.

Sherry Oligny

Dir,Subdivision/Unit Associate/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$91,448
Base pay
$91,448
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,448

At Kennesaw State University, Sherry Oligny serves as a Dir,Subdivision/Unit Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,448.

Josh Paine

Dev/Fundraising Professional/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$91,440
Base pay
$91,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,440

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,541

Josh Paine is a Dev/Fundraising Professional at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $91,440.

Candis Dickson

Senior Business Operations Profes/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$91,417
Base pay
$91,417
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,417

Candis Dickson is a Senior Business Operations Profes at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $91,417.

Pamela Kokozaki

Senior Business Operations Profes/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp
$91,417
Base pay
$91,417
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,417

Pamela Kokozaki holds the role of Senior Business Operations Profes at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,417.