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 10
Professor/Kennesaw State University
At Kennesaw State University, Mir Atiqullah serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,193.
Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University
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Colin Ake works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for Kennesaw State University. Colin earned $140,167 in 2025.
Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University
James Westbrook is a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $140,024.
Department Chair/Head Ac/Kennesaw State University
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At Kennesaw State University, Barbara Combs serves as a Department Chair/Head Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,000.
Executive Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University
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Rami Abdul-Hadi is a Executive Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $140,000.
Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University
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Jian Zhang is a Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $139,878.
Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University
Luisa Nino De Valladares is a Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $139,724.
Professor/Kennesaw State University
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Sharon Pearcey works as a Professor for Kennesaw State University. Sharon earned $139,416 in 2025.
Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University
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Austin Brown holds the role of Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $139,230.
Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University
At Kennesaw State University, Margarita Almeda serves as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $139,000.
Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University
Willie Pittman holds the role of Associate Professor at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,891.
Professor/Kennesaw State University
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David Veazie works as a Professor for Kennesaw State University. David earned $138,765 in 2025.
Department Chair/Head Ac/Kennesaw State University
George Sipp is a Department Chair/Head Ac at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $138,721.
Professor/Kennesaw State University
Marla Bell holds the role of Professor at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,500.
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Teresa Raczek works as a Professor for Kennesaw State University. Teresa earned $138,411 in 2025.
Professor/Kennesaw State University
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Allen Roberts is a Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $138,361.
Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University
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At Kennesaw State University, Amy Phillips serves as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,300.
Executive Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University
David Osada works as a Executive Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for Kennesaw State University. David earned $137,971 in 2025.
Executive Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Kennesaw State University
Gowri Pillai works as a Executive Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for Kennesaw State University. Gowri earned $137,617 in 2025.
Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University
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At Kennesaw State University, Ayse Tekes serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,550.
Senior IT Database Support Pro/Kennesaw State University
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At Kennesaw State University, Gaurab Mukherjee serves as a Senior IT Database Support Pro. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,420.
Lecturer/Kennesaw State University
Stephen Brincks holds the role of Lecturer at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,347.
Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University
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Dal Kim holds the role of Associate Professor at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,249.
Professor/Kennesaw State University
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A Ferguson is a Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $137,136.
Professor/Kennesaw State University
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Monica Nandan is a Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $137,042.
Communications Professional/Kennesaw State University
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Susie Ivy works as a Communications Professional for Kennesaw State University. Susie earned $137,000 in 2025.
Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University
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Nasrin Dehbozorgi works as a Assistant Professor for Kennesaw State University. Nasrin earned $136,899 in 2025.
Professor/Kennesaw State University
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Tien Yee works as a Professor for Kennesaw State University. Tien earned $136,877 in 2025.
Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University
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Da Hu is a Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $136,831.
Limited Term Faculty/Kennesaw State University
Xi Zhang works as a Limited Term Faculty for Kennesaw State University. Xi earned $136,500 in 2025.
Department Chair/Head Ac/Kennesaw State University
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Amy Buddie holds the role of Department Chair/Head Ac at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,470.
Assistant Professor/Kennesaw State University
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Kazi Islam is a Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $136,399.
Professor/Kennesaw State University
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At Kennesaw State University, Jennifer Willard serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,338.
Senior Lecturer/Kennesaw State University
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At Kennesaw State University, Thomas Devaney serves as a Senior Lecturer. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,321.
Assistant Dean Ad/Kennesaw State University
Nikki Palamiotis works as a Assistant Dean Ad for Kennesaw State University. Nikki earned $136,300 in 2025.
Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University
Pamila Dembla works as a Associate Professor for Kennesaw State University. Pamila earned $136,197 in 2025.
Department Chair/Head Ac/Kennesaw State University
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Paula Jackson works as a Department Chair/Head Ac for Kennesaw State University. Paula earned $135,951 in 2025.
Associate Administrator/Kennesaw State University
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Daniel Niederjohn works as a Associate Administrator for Kennesaw State University. Daniel earned $135,809 in 2025.
Associate Professor/Kennesaw State University
Lin Li works as a Associate Professor for Kennesaw State University. Lin earned $135,798 in 2025.
Assistant Professor, Clinical/Kennesaw State University
Tangela Phillips holds the role of Assistant Professor, Clinical at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $135,749.