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Georgia / University of Georgia / Professor

Job-title file

Professor

Plan and deliver instruction, assess student progress, and develop curriculum.

702 employees hold this title in University of Georgia. Median total compensation for the role is $155,439, above the department median of $26,965.

Employees
702
Total payroll
$122M
Role median
$155,439
Agency median
$26,965
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$250$354,424+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 702 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Georgia

Professor is held in 27 Georgia departments. In University of Georgia, the median of $155,439 ranks #3 of 27.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Median total compensation for the Professor role in other Georgiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Professor beyond Georgia

This role is reported in 6 jurisdictions. In Georgia, the median of $126,751 ranks #5 of 6. See Professor across all of Georgia

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Connecticut
$209,133 · 19
Massachusetts
$176,655 · 414
District of Columbia
$135,111 · 45
New York City
$132,448 · 722
South Carolina
$124,370 · 1,782

Median total compensation for comparable Professorroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Stephen Berry

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$159,575
Base pay
$159,575
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,575

Stephen Berry is a Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $159,575.

David Mustard

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$159,568
Base pay
$159,568
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,568

David Mustard holds the role of Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,568.

Michael Adang

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$159,563
Base pay
$159,563
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,563

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$235

At University of Georgia, Michael Adang serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,563.

Reginald Mcknight

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$159,440
Base pay
$159,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,440

Reginald Mcknight holds the role of Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,440.

Qun Zhao

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$159,411
Base pay
$159,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,411

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,088

Qun Zhao works as a Professor for University of Georgia. Qun earned $159,411 in 2025.

David Peterson

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$159,163
Base pay
$159,163
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,163

At University of Georgia, David Peterson serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,163.

James Leebens-Mack

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$159,015
Base pay
$159,015
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,015

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$14,145

James Leebens-Mack works as a Professor for University of Georgia. James earned $159,015 in 2025.

Cindy Hahamovitch

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$158,779
Base pay
$158,779
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,779

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,477

At University of Georgia, Cindy Hahamovitch serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,779.

John Maerz Iii

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$158,768
Base pay
$158,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,768

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$16,761

John Maerz Iii works as a Professor for University of Georgia. John earned $158,768 in 2025.

Timothy Cain

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$158,555
Base pay
$158,555
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,555

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$10,012

Timothy Cain works as a Professor for University of Georgia. Timothy earned $158,555 in 2025.

Geoffrey Smith

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$158,380
Base pay
$158,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,380

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,718

Geoffrey Smith works as a Professor for University of Georgia. Geoffrey earned $158,380 in 2025.

Susan Sanchez

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$158,303
Base pay
$158,303
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,303

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,071

Susan Sanchez works as a Professor for University of Georgia. Susan earned $158,303 in 2025.

John Miller

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$158,170
Base pay
$158,170
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,170

John Miller is a Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $158,170.

Karen Watkins

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$157,029
Base pay
$157,029
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,029

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,927

Karen Watkins is a Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $157,029.

Ashfaq Sial

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$157,000
Base pay
$157,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$29,407

Ashfaq Sial holds the role of Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,000.

Balazs Rada

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$156,962
Base pay
$156,962
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,962

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$7,621

Balazs Rada holds the role of Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,962.

Peter Kner

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$156,582
Base pay
$156,582
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,582

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$13,776

At University of Georgia, Peter Kner serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,582.

Dan Croom

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$156,239
Base pay
$156,239
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,239

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$8,517

Dan Croom works as a Professor for University of Georgia. Dan earned $156,239 in 2025.

Nicole Gottdenker

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$156,052
Base pay
$156,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,052

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,319

Nicole Gottdenker is a Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $156,052.

Michael Yabsley

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$155,710
Base pay
$155,710
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,710

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,264

At University of Georgia, Michael Yabsley serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,710.

Suraj Sharma

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$155,522
Base pay
$155,522
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,522

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$761

Suraj Sharma is a Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $155,522.

Scott Ainsworth

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$155,356
Base pay
$155,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,356

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$12,302

Scott Ainsworth is a Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $155,356.

Walter Monfort

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$155,141
Base pay
$155,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,141

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$17,085

Walter Monfort works as a Professor for University of Georgia. Walter earned $155,141 in 2025.

Cas Mudde

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$155,141
Base pay
$155,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,141

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$13,998

Cas Mudde works as a Professor for University of Georgia. Cas earned $155,141 in 2025.

John Salazar

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$155,069
Base pay
$155,069
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,069

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$125

John Salazar holds the role of Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,069.

Ellen Neidle

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$155,052
Base pay
$155,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,052

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,913

Ellen Neidle holds the role of Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,052.

Alton Sparks

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$154,966
Base pay
$154,966
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,966

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,897

Alton Sparks holds the role of Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $154,966.

Brian Fairchild

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$154,722
Base pay
$154,722
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,722

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,050

At University of Georgia, Brian Fairchild serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $154,722.

Xiangyu Deng

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$154,688
Base pay
$154,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,688

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$15,713

At University of Georgia, Xiangyu Deng serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $154,688.

Tharuvai Sriram

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$154,254
Base pay
$154,254
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,254

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,500

Tharuvai Sriram holds the role of Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $154,254.

Dino Lorenzini

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$154,230
Base pay
$154,230
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,230

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,000

Dino Lorenzini holds the role of Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $154,230.

Bernadette Heckman

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$153,916
Base pay
$153,916
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,916

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$13,268

At University of Georgia, Bernadette Heckman serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,916.

Rebecca Nesbit

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$153,580
Base pay
$153,580
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,580

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$15,970

At University of Georgia, Rebecca Nesbit serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,580.

Christopher Modlesky

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$153,386
Base pay
$153,386
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,386

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,561

Christopher Modlesky works as a Professor for University of Georgia. Christopher earned $153,386 in 2025.

Scott Carver

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$153,333
Base pay
$153,333
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,333

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$8,207

Scott Carver is a Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $153,333.

Maria Navarro

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$153,314
Base pay
$153,314
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,314

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,097

Maria Navarro is a Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $153,314.

Mark Farmer

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$152,653
Base pay
$152,653
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,653

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$7,843

At University of Georgia, Mark Farmer serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $152,653.

Liming Cai

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$152,564
Base pay
$152,564
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,564

Liming Cai works as a Professor for University of Georgia. Liming earned $152,564 in 2025.

Marguerite Madden

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$152,263
Base pay
$152,263
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,263

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$323

Marguerite Madden is a Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $152,263.

Bingqian Xu

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$152,051
Base pay
$152,051
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,051

Bingqian Xu holds the role of Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $152,051.