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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 23

Brandon Rotavera

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$159,451
Base pay
$159,451
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,451

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$15,117

Brandon Rotavera works as a Associate Professor for University of Georgia. Brandon earned $159,451 in 2025.

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.

Shawn Hill

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$159,433
Base pay
$159,433
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,433

Shawn Hill holds the role of Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,433.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.