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University of Georgia

Source file: Georgia — State Employee Salaries (Open Georgia / TIGA) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The University of Georgia operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.

In 2025, this agency had 26,543 employees with median total compensation of $26,965; the highest distinct record was $13,803,000.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$1.1B
Employees
26,543
Median total
$26,965
Highest record
$13,803,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 26,543 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($26,965) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$42,121 (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
$1,146
$4,108
$26,965
$57,500
$101,515

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $101,515 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $1,146. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Student Assistant
5,251 · $1,880
Graduate Assistant
1,028 · $17,820

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

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Kirby Smart

Coach/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$13,803,000
Base pay
$13,803,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,803,000

At University of Georgia, Kirby Smart serves as a Coach. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,803,000.

Michael White

Coach/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$3,664,170
Base pay
$3,664,170
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,664,170

At University of Georgia, Michael White serves as a Coach. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,664,170.

Glenn Schumann

Coach/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$2,164,996
Base pay
$2,164,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,164,996

Glenn Schumann holds the role of Coach at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,164,996.

Robert Bobo

Coach/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$1,564,996
Base pay
$1,564,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,564,996

Robert Bobo works as a Coach for University of Georgia. Robert earned $1,564,996 in 2025.

Travaris Robinson

Coach/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$1,462,196
Base pay
$1,462,196
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,462,196

Travaris Robinson is a Coach at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $1,462,196.

Joshua Brooks

Chief Athletics Administrator/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$1,378,000
Base pay
$1,378,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,378,000

Joshua Brooks works as a Chief Athletics Administrator for University of Georgia. Joshua earned $1,378,000 in 2025.

Travion Scott

Coach/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$1,351,004
Base pay
$1,351,004
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,351,004

Travion Scott holds the role of Coach at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,351,004.

Robert Johnson

Coach/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$1,047,496
Base pay
$1,047,496
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,047,496

Robert Johnson works as a Coach for University of Georgia. Robert earned $1,047,496 in 2025.

Michael Hartley

Coach/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$1,014,000
Base pay
$1,014,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,014,000

Michael Hartley works as a Coach for University of Georgia. Michael earned $1,014,000 in 2025.

Kay Abrahamson Henderson

Coach/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$1,009,164
Base pay
$1,009,164
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,009,164

At University of Georgia, Kay Abrahamson Henderson serves as a Coach. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,009,164.

Jere Morehead

President/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$1,005,800
Base pay
$1,005,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,005,800

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$7,810

Jere Morehead is a President at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $1,005,800.

Donte Williams

Coach/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$961,204
Base pay
$961,204
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$961,204

Donte Williams is a Coach at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $961,204.

Stacy Searels

Coach/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$904,000
Base pay
$904,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$904,000

Stacy Searels holds the role of Coach at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $904,000.

James Coley

Coach/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$886,200
Base pay
$886,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$886,200

James Coley holds the role of Coach at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $886,200.

Chidera Uzo Diribe

Coach/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$784,000
Base pay
$784,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$784,000

Chidera Uzo Diribe is a Coach at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $784,000.

Caryl Smith Gilbert

Coach/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$778,504
Base pay
$778,504
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$778,504

Caryl Smith Gilbert works as a Coach for University of Georgia. Caryl earned $778,504 in 2025.

Scott Sinclair

Coach/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$736,996
Base pay
$736,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$736,996

At University of Georgia, Scott Sinclair serves as a Coach. Their 2025 pay totaled $736,996.

Michelle Nuss

Dean Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$633,000
Base pay
$633,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$633,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,050

At University of Georgia, Michelle Nuss serves as a Dean Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $633,000.

Joshua Crawford

Coach/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$576,200
Base pay
$576,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$576,200

Joshua Crawford holds the role of Coach at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $576,200.

Jonas Jennings

Athletics Professional/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$554,224
Base pay
$554,224
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$554,224

Jonas Jennings is a Athletics Professional at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $554,224.

Shixin Hu

Chief Academic Affairs Officer/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$521,436
Base pay
$521,436
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$521,436

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$10,603

Shixin Hu is a Chief Academic Affairs Officer at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $521,436.

Peter Rutledge

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$512,721
Base pay
$512,721
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$512,721

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$16,046

Peter Rutledge is a Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $512,721.

Benjamin Ayers

Chief Academic Affairs Officer/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$503,782
Base pay
$503,782
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$503,782

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$8,210

At University of Georgia, Benjamin Ayers serves as a Chief Academic Affairs Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $503,782.

Ronald Courson

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$483,752
Base pay
$483,752
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$483,752

Ronald Courson holds the role of Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $483,752.

Kirk Benedict

Coach/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$479,000
Base pay
$479,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$479,000

Kirk Benedict is a Coach at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $479,000.

Anumantha Kanthasamy

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$473,487
Base pay
$473,487
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$473,487

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,920

Anumantha Kanthasamy holds the role of Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $473,487.

Gregory Robinson

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$467,764
Base pay
$467,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$467,764

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,820

Gregory Robinson is a Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $467,764.

Antonio Reynolds Dean

Coach/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$457,500
Base pay
$457,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$457,500

Antonio Reynolds Dean is a Coach at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $457,500.

Michael Pfarrer

Assoc/Asst Dean Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$455,642
Base pay
$455,642
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$455,642

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$10,683

Michael Pfarrer works as a Assoc/Asst Dean Ac for University of Georgia. Michael earned $455,642 in 2025.

Elena Karahanna

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$438,446
Base pay
$438,446
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$438,446

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$6,483

Elena Karahanna works as a Professor for University of Georgia. Elena earned $438,446 in 2025.

Henry Schaefer Iii

Department Chair/Head Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$436,871
Base pay
$436,871
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$436,871

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$10,412

Henry Schaefer Iii holds the role of Department Chair/Head Ac at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $436,871.

John Campbell

Department Chair/Head Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$424,977
Base pay
$424,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$424,977

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$6,403

John Campbell works as a Department Chair/Head Ac for University of Georgia. John earned $424,977 in 2025.

Keidane Mcalpine

Coach/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$413,500
Base pay
$413,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$413,500

At University of Georgia, Keidane Mcalpine serves as a Coach. Their 2025 pay totaled $413,500.

Timothy Chester

Chief Information (It) Officer/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$413,256
Base pay
$413,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$413,256

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$8,127

Timothy Chester holds the role of Chief Information (It) Officer at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $413,256.

Gerald Kane

Department Chair/Head Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$404,967
Base pay
$404,967
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$404,967

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$15,269

Gerald Kane is a Department Chair/Head Ac at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $404,967.

Scott Graffin

Department Chair/Head Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$402,617
Base pay
$402,617
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$402,617

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$20,661

Scott Graffin is a Department Chair/Head Ac at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $402,617.

Ryan Nesbit

Chief Business/Finance Officer/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$398,300
Base pay
$398,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$398,300

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,596

Ryan Nesbit works as a Chief Business/Finance Officer for University of Georgia. Ryan earned $398,300 in 2025.

Margaret Christ

Department Chair/Head Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$395,306
Base pay
$395,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$395,306

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$10,292

Margaret Christ is a Department Chair/Head Ac at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $395,306.

Henry Munneke

Assoc/Asst Dean Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$393,569
Base pay
$393,569
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$393,569

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,151

Henry Munneke is a Assoc/Asst Dean Ac at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $393,569.

L Burch

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$392,956
Base pay
$392,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$392,956

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,157

L Burch is a Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $392,956.