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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
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

$0$191,038+

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

Highest-paid first / page 15

Piyush Kumar

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$186,703
Base pay
$186,703
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$186,703

At University of Georgia, Piyush Kumar serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $186,703.

Roland Vegso

Department Chair/Head Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$186,663
Base pay
$186,663
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$186,663

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$8,565

At University of Georgia, Roland Vegso serves as a Department Chair/Head Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $186,663.

Nathan Yoder

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$186,410
Base pay
$186,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$186,410

Nathan Yoder holds the role of Associate Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $186,410.

James Beasley

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$186,088
Base pay
$186,088
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$186,088

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,994

James Beasley is a Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $186,088.

Jane Quandt

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$186,023
Base pay
$186,023
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$186,023

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,022

Jane Quandt is a Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $186,023.

Sarah Smith

Physician Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$186,000
Base pay
$186,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$186,000

Sarah Smith holds the role of Physician Ad at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $186,000.

Jeffrey Smith

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$185,975
Base pay
$185,975
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,975

Jeffrey Smith is a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $185,975.

Daniel Mead

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$185,876
Base pay
$185,876
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,876

Daniel Mead holds the role of Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,876.

Christopher Waldrop

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$185,875
Base pay
$185,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,875

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$51

Christopher Waldrop works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for University of Georgia. Christopher earned $185,875 in 2025.

Nathan Hansen

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$185,841
Base pay
$185,841
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,841

Nathan Hansen holds the role of Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,841.

Mi Chorzepa

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$185,830
Base pay
$185,830
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,830

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$19,555

Mi Chorzepa works as a Professor for University of Georgia. Mi earned $185,830 in 2025.

Svetlana Pashchenko

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$185,781
Base pay
$185,781
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,781

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,629

At University of Georgia, Svetlana Pashchenko serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $185,781.

Mary Hondalus

Department Chair/Head Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$185,591
Base pay
$185,591
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,591

Mary Hondalus is a Department Chair/Head Ac at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $185,591.

June Hopps

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$185,566
Base pay
$185,566
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,566

At University of Georgia, June Hopps serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $185,566.

Daniela Di Iorio

Department Chair/Head Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$185,548
Base pay
$185,548
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,548

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,990

Daniela Di Iorio is a Department Chair/Head Ac at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $185,548.

Jessica Heywood

Associate Professor, Clinical/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$185,500
Base pay
$185,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,500

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$6,290

At University of Georgia, Jessica Heywood serves as a Associate Professor, Clinical. Their 2025 pay totaled $185,500.

Diane Kirkwood

Director Div/Dpt Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$185,500
Base pay
$185,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,500

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,999

Diane Kirkwood works as a Director Div/Dpt Ad for University of Georgia. Diane earned $185,500 in 2025.

Richard Gooner

Lecturer/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$185,445
Base pay
$185,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,445

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$657

Richard Gooner holds the role of Lecturer at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,445.

Martha Penn

Assoc/Asst Dean Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$184,935
Base pay
$184,935
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$184,935

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$11,952

At University of Georgia, Martha Penn serves as a Assoc/Asst Dean Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $184,935.

Eric Ferreira

Assoc/Asst Vice President/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$184,889
Base pay
$184,889
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$184,889

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$370

Eric Ferreira works as a Assoc/Asst Vice President for University of Georgia. Eric earned $184,889 in 2025.

Benjamin Brainard

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$184,736
Base pay
$184,736
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$184,736

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,040

Benjamin Brainard works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for University of Georgia. Benjamin earned $184,736 in 2025.

Xianqiao Wang

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$184,463
Base pay
$184,463
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$184,463

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$9,259

Xianqiao Wang is a Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $184,463.

Luke Naeher

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$184,420
Base pay
$184,420
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$184,420

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,445

Luke Naeher is a Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $184,420.

Jamie Carson

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$184,402
Base pay
$184,402
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$184,402

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,455

Jamie Carson works as a Professor for University of Georgia. Jamie earned $184,402 in 2025.

Kristy Pederson-Archuleta

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$184,303
Base pay
$184,303
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$184,303

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$7,907

Kristy Pederson-Archuleta holds the role of Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $184,303.

Peter Bettinger

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$184,208
Base pay
$184,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$184,208

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$9,643

Peter Bettinger holds the role of Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $184,208.

Richard Martin

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$184,156
Base pay
$184,156
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$184,156

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,748

At University of Georgia, Richard Martin serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $184,156.

Andreas Handel

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$183,882
Base pay
$183,882
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$183,882

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,178

Andreas Handel is a Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $183,882.

Jennifer Frum

Vice President/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$183,804
Base pay
$183,804
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$183,804

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,518

At University of Georgia, Jennifer Frum serves as a Vice President. Their 2025 pay totaled $183,804.

Michelle Elliott

Director Div/Dpt Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$183,767
Base pay
$183,767
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$183,767

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$853

At University of Georgia, Michelle Elliott serves as a Director Div/Dpt Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $183,767.

Amie Koenig

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$183,766
Base pay
$183,766
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$183,766

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,565

Amie Koenig holds the role of Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $183,766.

Stephen Mihm

Assoc/Asst Dean Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$183,683
Base pay
$183,683
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$183,683

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$10,304

Stephen Mihm is a Assoc/Asst Dean Ac at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $183,683.

Daniel Hall

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$183,635
Base pay
$183,635
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$183,635

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$747

Daniel Hall works as a Professor for University of Georgia. Daniel earned $183,635 in 2025.

Collin Crane

Coach/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$183,625
Base pay
$183,625
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$183,625

Collin Crane holds the role of Coach at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $183,625.

Jere May

Professor, Clinical/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$183,480
Base pay
$183,480
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$183,480

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$560

Jere May works as a Professor, Clinical for University of Georgia. Jere earned $183,480 in 2025.

Robert Huigens Iii

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$183,334
Base pay
$183,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$183,334

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$104

Robert Huigens Iii holds the role of Associate Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $183,334.

Austin Ramsey

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$183,112
Base pay
$183,112
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$183,112

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,300

Austin Ramsey is a Associate Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $183,112.

William Willimon

Dev/Fundraising Professional/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$183,000
Base pay
$183,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$183,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$24,128

William Willimon works as a Dev/Fundraising Professional for University of Georgia. William earned $183,000 in 2025.

Adam Barb

Department Chair/Head Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$182,497
Base pay
$182,497
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$182,497

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,508

Adam Barb works as a Department Chair/Head Ac for University of Georgia. Adam earned $182,497 in 2025.

Eric Zeemering

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$182,454
Base pay
$182,454
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$182,454

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$10,638

Eric Zeemering is a Associate Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $182,454.