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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 31

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.

Jae Lee

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,196
Base pay
$143,196
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,196

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$12,056

Jae Lee works as a Associate Professor for University of Georgia. Jae earned $143,196 in 2025.

Sharmon Osae

Associate Professor, Clinical/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,179
Base pay
$143,179
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,179

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$6,283

Sharmon Osae works as a Associate Professor, Clinical for University of Georgia. Sharmon earned $143,179 in 2025.

Alysha Helmrich

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,167
Base pay
$143,167
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,167

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$7,685

Alysha Helmrich works as a Assistant Professor for University of Georgia. Alysha earned $143,167 in 2025.

Rawad Saleh

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

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

At University of Georgia, Rawad Saleh serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,143.

Phillip Brannen

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,130
Base pay
$143,130
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,130

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$13,293

At University of Georgia, Phillip Brannen serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,130.

Fanbin Kong

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,112
Base pay
$143,112
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,112

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,962

Fanbin Kong holds the role of Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,112.

Virginia Fleming

Associate Professor, Clinical/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,069
Base pay
$143,069
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,069

Virginia Fleming is a Associate Professor, Clinical at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $143,069.

Jason Burdette

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,000
Base pay
$143,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$167

Jason Burdette works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for University of Georgia. Jason earned $143,000 in 2025.

Missy Jackson

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,000
Base pay
$143,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,131

Missy Jackson works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for University of Georgia. Missy earned $143,000 in 2025.

Rayid Tartir

Information Technology Manager/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,000
Base pay
$143,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,692

Rayid Tartir holds the role of Information Technology Manager at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,000.

Kathryn Metcalf

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,000
Base pay
$143,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,000

Kathryn Metcalf holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,000.

Kelly Brunick

Veterinarian Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,000
Base pay
$143,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,500

Kelly Brunick is a Veterinarian Ad at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $143,000.

Allison Dockery

Assistant Professor, Clinical/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,000
Base pay
$143,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,000

Allison Dockery is a Assistant Professor, Clinical at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $143,000.

Susan Benton

Limited Term Faculty/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$143,000
Base pay
$143,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,000

Susan Benton holds the role of Limited Term Faculty at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,000.

Frances Burke

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$142,993
Base pay
$142,993
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,993

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,669

Frances Burke works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for University of Georgia. Frances earned $142,993 in 2025.

Eric Prostko

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$142,887
Base pay
$142,887
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,887

Eric Prostko is a Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $142,887.

Benjamin Parrott

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$142,848
Base pay
$142,848
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,848

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,295

Benjamin Parrott holds the role of Associate Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,848.

Jacek Siry

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$142,750
Base pay
$142,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,750

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$47,540

Jacek Siry works as a Professor for University of Georgia. Jacek earned $142,750 in 2025.

Breeanna Urbanowicz

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$142,726
Base pay
$142,726
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,726

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$15,629

At University of Georgia, Breeanna Urbanowicz serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,726.

Clifton Buck

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$142,679
Base pay
$142,679
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,679

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$6,882

At University of Georgia, Clifton Buck serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,679.

Amber Harris

Assistant Professor, Clinical/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$142,650
Base pay
$142,650
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,650

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,451

Amber Harris is a Assistant Professor, Clinical at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $142,650.

Marcia Ilha

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$142,635
Base pay
$142,635
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,635

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$105

Marcia Ilha is a Associate Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $142,635.

Timothy Foutz

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$142,630
Base pay
$142,630
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,630

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$190

Timothy Foutz is a Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $142,630.

Andrew Owsiak

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$142,611
Base pay
$142,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,611

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$11,054

Andrew Owsiak is a Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $142,611.

W Ganas

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$142,608
Base pay
$142,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,608

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,894

At University of Georgia, W Ganas serves as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,608.

Paula Mellom

Researcher Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$142,575
Base pay
$142,575
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,575

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,858

At University of Georgia, Paula Mellom serves as a Researcher Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,575.

Grazieli Maboni

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$142,573
Base pay
$142,573
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,573

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,556

Grazieli Maboni is a Assistant Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $142,573.

David Leigh

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$142,544
Base pay
$142,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,544

David Leigh is a Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $142,544.

Kaixiong Ye

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$142,491
Base pay
$142,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,491

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$9,128

At University of Georgia, Kaixiong Ye serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,491.

Katherine Ellis

Assistant Professor, Clinical/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$142,485
Base pay
$142,485
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,485

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$278

Katherine Ellis is a Assistant Professor, Clinical at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $142,485.

Joseph Goetz

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$142,455
Base pay
$142,455
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,455

Joseph Goetz works as a Professor for University of Georgia. Joseph earned $142,455 in 2025.

Ninghao Liu

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$142,442
Base pay
$142,442
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,442

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$7,140

Ninghao Liu holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,442.

Sally Zepeda

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$142,440
Base pay
$142,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,440

Sally Zepeda holds the role of Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,440.

Reid Ferrero

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$142,430
Base pay
$142,430
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,430

Reid Ferrero works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for University of Georgia. Reid earned $142,430 in 2025.

William Fitt

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$142,403
Base pay
$142,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,403

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$17,053

William Fitt is a Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $142,403.

Jarrod Buffington

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$142,323
Base pay
$142,323
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,323

Jarrod Buffington is a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $142,323.