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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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William Hawkins

Associate Professor, Clinical/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$144,298
Base pay
$144,298
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,298

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$7,236

William Hawkins works as a Associate Professor, Clinical for University of Georgia. William earned $144,298 in 2025.

Mark Cooney

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$144,289
Base pay
$144,289
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,289

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$13,913

Mark Cooney is a Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $144,289.

Fei Dou

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$144,220
Base pay
$144,220
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,220

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$853

Fei Dou is a Assistant Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $144,220.

Leah Carmichael

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$144,133
Base pay
$144,133
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,133

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$14,823

Leah Carmichael holds the role of Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,133.

Mark Ruder

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$144,000
Base pay
$144,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$12,941

Mark Ruder works as a Associate Professor for University of Georgia. Mark earned $144,000 in 2025.

Lefteris Anastasopoulos

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,995
Base pay
$143,995
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,995

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$12,724

Lefteris Anastasopoulos is a Associate Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $143,995.

Woo Kim

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,949
Base pay
$143,949
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,949

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$24,768

Woo Kim is a Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $143,949.

Robert Bringolf

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,838
Base pay
$143,838
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,838

At University of Georgia, Robert Bringolf serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,838.

Walter Fulbright

Public Service Professional Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,833
Base pay
$143,833
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,833

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$303

Walter Fulbright holds the role of Public Service Professional Ac at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,833.

John Ruter

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,698
Base pay
$143,698
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,698

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$8,168

At University of Georgia, John Ruter serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,698.

Lilong Chai

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,667
Base pay
$143,667
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,667

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$14,956

Lilong Chai holds the role of Associate Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,667.

Yao Yao

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,667
Base pay
$143,667
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,667

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,949

Yao Yao is a Assistant Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $143,667.

Camilo Perez

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,664
Base pay
$143,664
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,664

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,974

Camilo Perez holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,664.

Jay Brandes

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,662
Base pay
$143,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,662

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$129

Jay Brandes works as a Professor for University of Georgia. Jay earned $143,662 in 2025.

Lan Mu

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,618
Base pay
$143,618
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,618

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,652

Lan Mu holds the role of Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,618.

Susan Williams

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,608
Base pay
$143,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,608

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,676

Susan Williams works as a Professor for University of Georgia. Susan earned $143,608 in 2025.

Julie Stanton

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,594
Base pay
$143,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,594

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$953

Julie Stanton works as a Associate Professor for University of Georgia. Julie earned $143,594 in 2025.

Brian Glaser

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,562
Base pay
$143,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,562

Brian Glaser works as a Professor for University of Georgia. Brian earned $143,562 in 2025.

Robert Kemerait

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,523
Base pay
$143,523
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,523

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$35,329

Robert Kemerait works as a Professor for University of Georgia. Robert earned $143,523 in 2025.

Michael Bilbow

External Affairs Manager/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,479
Base pay
$143,479
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,479

Michael Bilbow works as a External Affairs Manager for University of Georgia. Michael earned $143,479 in 2025.

Ronald Etheridge

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,400
Base pay
$143,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,400

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,816

Ronald Etheridge works as a Associate Professor for University of Georgia. Ronald earned $143,400 in 2025.

Lee Snelling

External Affairs Manager/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,359
Base pay
$143,359
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,359

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$8,142

Lee Snelling works as a External Affairs Manager for University of Georgia. Lee earned $143,359 in 2025.

Levon Ambartsumian

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,350
Base pay
$143,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,350

Levon Ambartsumian holds the role of Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,350.

Brian Frost

Academic Professional Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,330
Base pay
$143,330
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,330

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,861

Brian Frost is a Academic Professional Ac at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $143,330.