Georgia / Kennesaw State University
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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 $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).
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 8
Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University
Ziyi Xiong holds the role of Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $151,749.
Professor/Kennesaw State University
At Kennesaw State University, Joseph Demaio serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $151,633.
Department Chair/Head Ac/Kennesaw State University
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Brandon Lundy works as a Department Chair/Head Ac for Kennesaw State University. Brandon earned $151,606 in 2025.
Executive Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University
Christopher Bruno is a Executive Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $151,570.
Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University
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At Kennesaw State University, Alan Shaw serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $151,261.
Department Chair/Head Ac/Kennesaw State University
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At Kennesaw State University, Brian Moore serves as a Department Chair/Head Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $151,000.
Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University
Jonathan Higgins holds the role of Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,900.
Executive Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University
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Christina Coronado is a Executive Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $150,900.
Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University
Casey Darrow works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for Kennesaw State University. Casey earned $150,900 in 2025.
Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University
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Scott Widmier holds the role of Associate Professor at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,880.
Professor/Kennesaw State University
Kimberly Gardner works as a Professor for Kennesaw State University. Kimberly earned $150,399 in 2025.
Department Chair/Head Ac/Kennesaw State University
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Denise Ross works as a Department Chair/Head Ac for Kennesaw State University. Denise earned $150,250 in 2025.
Executive Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University
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Jack Delinsky works as a Executive Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for Kennesaw State University. Jack earned $150,250 in 2025.
Assistant Vice President/Kennesaw State University
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At Kennesaw State University, Paul Parker serves as a Assistant Vice President. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,159.
Department Chair/Head Ac/Kennesaw State University
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At Kennesaw State University, Megan Adams serves as a Department Chair/Head Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,044.
Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University
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Harun Avci works as a Assistant Professor for Kennesaw State University. Harun earned $150,000 in 2025.
Executive Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University
At Kennesaw State University, Jeremy Johnson serves as a Executive Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,000.
Department Chair/Head Ac/Kennesaw State University
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Christopher Dockery holds the role of Department Chair/Head Ac at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,000.
Department Chair/Head Ac/Kennesaw State University
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At Kennesaw State University, Charity Butcher serves as a Department Chair/Head Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,989.
Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University
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Michail Alexiou is a Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $149,300.
Executive Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University
Sandra Cagliani works as a Executive Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for Kennesaw State University. Sandra earned $148,900 in 2025.
Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University
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Sungchul Jung holds the role of Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,882.
Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University
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Rifatul Islam works as a Assistant Professor for Kennesaw State University. Rifatul earned $148,879 in 2025.
Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University
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Reza Meimandi Parizi works as a Associate Professor for Kennesaw State University. Reza earned $148,852 in 2025.
Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University
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Yan Huang holds the role of Associate Professor at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,847.
Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University
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Bobin Deng works as a Assistant Professor for Kennesaw State University. Bobin earned $148,775 in 2025.
Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University
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At Kennesaw State University, Ahyoung Lee serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,573.
Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University
At Kennesaw State University, Seyedamin Pouriyeh serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,507.
Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University
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Israel Sanchez-Cardona is a Associate Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $148,200.
Professor/Kennesaw State University
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Elena Lepadatu is a Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $148,179.
Executive Department Chair/Head Ac/Kennesaw State University
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Michelle Head is a Executive Department Chair/Head Ac at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $148,000.
Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University
Zhigang Li holds the role of Associate Professor at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,734.
Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University
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Xinyue Zhang works as a Assistant Professor for Kennesaw State University. Xinyue earned $147,674 in 2025.
Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University
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At Kennesaw State University, Randy Stuart serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,525.
Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University
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Chen Zhao works as a Assistant Professor for Kennesaw State University. Chen earned $147,517 in 2025.
Professor/Kennesaw State University
Eduardo Farfan holds the role of Professor at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,345.
Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University
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Jayson Alay-Ay is a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $147,122.
Senior Lecturer/Kennesaw State University
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Keith Perissi is a Senior Lecturer at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $147,032.
Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University
Janelle Funk is a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $147,000.
Deputy Director Div/Dpt Ad/Kennesaw State University
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Trudi Vaughan holds the role of Deputy Director Div/Dpt Ad at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,000.