GCGovComp.app

Georgia / University of Georgia

Agency file

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

Page 1

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.

Michael Cook

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$158,999
Base pay
$158,999
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,999

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,096

At University of Georgia, Michael Cook serves as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,999.

David Barbe

Department Chair/Head Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$158,999
Base pay
$158,999
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,999

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,750

David Barbe is a Department Chair/Head Ac at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $158,999.

Matthew Bilskie

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$158,791
Base pay
$158,791
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,791

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$16,837

At University of Georgia, Matthew Bilskie serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,791.

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.

Li Yang

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$158,757
Base pay
$158,757
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,757

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$8,678

At University of Georgia, Li Yang serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,757.

Nancy Ferguson

Director Div/Dpt Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$158,733
Base pay
$158,733
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,733

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$10,356

Nancy Ferguson works as a Director Div/Dpt Ad for University of Georgia. Nancy earned $158,733 in 2025.

Janet Grimes

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$158,663
Base pay
$158,663
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,663

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,962

At University of Georgia, Janet Grimes serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,663.

Dianne May

Professor, Clinical/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$158,659
Base pay
$158,659
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,659

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$788

At University of Georgia, Dianne May serves as a Professor, Clinical. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,659.

Bridget Garner

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$158,645
Base pay
$158,645
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,645

Bridget Garner works as a Associate Professor for University of Georgia. Bridget earned $158,645 in 2025.

Mandy Wallace

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$158,619
Base pay
$158,619
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,619

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,681

Mandy Wallace holds the role of Associate Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,619.

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.

Matthew Whitley

Chief Audit Officer/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$158,476
Base pay
$158,476
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,476

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,003

At University of Georgia, Matthew Whitley serves as a Chief Audit Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,476.

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.

Jennifer Dutton

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$158,039
Base pay
$158,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,039

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,417

Jennifer Dutton works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for University of Georgia. Jennifer earned $158,039 in 2025.

Michael Pedreira

Pharmacist Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$158,000
Base pay
$158,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,000

Michael Pedreira is a Pharmacist Ad at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $158,000.

Therese Hodges

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$158,000
Base pay
$158,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$487

Therese Hodges works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for University of Georgia. Therese earned $158,000 in 2025.

Amber Clemmons

Professor, Clinical/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$157,990
Base pay
$157,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,990

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,650

Amber Clemmons works as a Professor, Clinical for University of Georgia. Amber earned $157,990 in 2025.

Bradley Heins

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$157,974
Base pay
$157,974
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,974

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,981

Bradley Heins holds the role of Associate Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,974.

Gary Glasser

Physician Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$157,875
Base pay
$157,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,875

Gary Glasser holds the role of Physician Ad at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,875.

Emily Czaplinski

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$157,840
Base pay
$157,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,840

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$21

At University of Georgia, Emily Czaplinski serves as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,840.

Mario Erasmo

Department Chair/Head Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$157,770
Base pay
$157,770
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,770

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$17,816

Mario Erasmo holds the role of Department Chair/Head Ac at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,770.

Joshua Caballero

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$157,741
Base pay
$157,741
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,741

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$6,700

At University of Georgia, Joshua Caballero serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,741.

Dario Chavez Velasquez

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$157,734
Base pay
$157,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,734

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$12,811

Dario Chavez Velasquez is a Associate Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $157,734.

Jesse Schank

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$157,686
Base pay
$157,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,686

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$6,258

At University of Georgia, Jesse Schank serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,686.

Jeremy Klawsky

Technical Design Professional/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$157,500
Base pay
$157,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,500

Jeremy Klawsky is a Technical Design Professional at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $157,500.

Allison Nealy

Department Chair/Head Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$157,288
Base pay
$157,288
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,288

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,231

Allison Nealy works as a Department Chair/Head Ac for University of Georgia. Allison earned $157,288 in 2025.

Shelly Terrazas

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$157,067
Base pay
$157,067
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,067

Shelly Terrazas holds the role of Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,067.

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.

Wei Niu

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$156,997
Base pay
$156,997
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,997

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$6,782

Wei Niu is a Assistant Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $156,997.

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.

Elizabeth Beckett

Director Div/Dpt Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$156,801
Base pay
$156,801
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,801

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$6,049

At University of Georgia, Elizabeth Beckett serves as a Director Div/Dpt Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,801.

James Malone

Assoc/Asst Dean Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$156,799
Base pay
$156,799
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,799

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$995

James Malone works as a Assoc/Asst Dean Ad for University of Georgia. James earned $156,799 in 2025.

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.

Andrew Garber

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$156,411
Base pay
$156,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,411

Andrew Garber holds the role of Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,411.