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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 46

Michael Schmidt

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,664
Base pay
$123,664
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,664

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,984

Michael Schmidt holds the role of Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,664.

Gordana Matic

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,662
Base pay
$123,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,662

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$11,634

Gordana Matic is a Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $123,662.

Tanner Stines

Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,625
Base pay
$123,625
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,625

Tanner Stines holds the role of Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,625.

Kevin Cottrell

IT Systems Supprt Professional/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,600
Base pay
$123,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,600

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$297

Kevin Cottrell works as a IT Systems Supprt Professional for University of Georgia. Kevin earned $123,600 in 2025.

Elizabeth Grant

Associate Professor, Clinical/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,559
Base pay
$123,559
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,559

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,385

At University of Georgia, Elizabeth Grant serves as a Associate Professor, Clinical. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,559.

Melissa Mottley

Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,513
Base pay
$123,513
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,513

Melissa Mottley holds the role of Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,513.

Emily Mouilso

Associate Professor, Clinical/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,500
Base pay
$123,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,500

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,135

Emily Mouilso is a Associate Professor, Clinical at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $123,500.

Tracey Tuberville

Researcher Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,445
Base pay
$123,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,445

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$15,610

Tracey Tuberville works as a Researcher Ac for University of Georgia. Tracey earned $123,445 in 2025.

Tanisha Williams

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,442
Base pay
$123,442
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,442

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$9,601

Tanisha Williams is a Assistant Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $123,442.

Nate Harman

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,442
Base pay
$123,442
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,442

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,389

At University of Georgia, Nate Harman serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,442.

Georgios Petridis

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,373
Base pay
$123,373
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,373

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,456

At University of Georgia, Georgios Petridis serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,373.

Stephanie Jones

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,362
Base pay
$123,362
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,362

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,454

Stephanie Jones holds the role of Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,362.

Chris Fleming

Information Technology Manager/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,327
Base pay
$123,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,327

Chris Fleming holds the role of Information Technology Manager at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,327.

Qingguo Huang

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,238
Base pay
$123,238
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,238

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$23,742

Qingguo Huang is a Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $123,238.

Sarah Baines

External Affairs Manager/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,218
Base pay
$123,218
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,218

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,645

At University of Georgia, Sarah Baines serves as a External Affairs Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,218.

Shaying Zhao

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,215
Base pay
$123,215
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,215

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$106

At University of Georgia, Shaying Zhao serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,215.

Shan-Ho Tsai

IT Systems Supprt Professional/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,215
Base pay
$123,215
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,215

Shan-Ho Tsai works as a IT Systems Supprt Professional for University of Georgia. Shan-Ho earned $123,215 in 2025.

Clark Nesbit

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,202
Base pay
$123,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,202

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,432

At University of Georgia, Clark Nesbit serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,202.

Kenneth Little

Information Technology Manager/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,188
Base pay
$123,188
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,188

Kenneth Little holds the role of Information Technology Manager at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,188.

Mohammad Haider

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,166
Base pay
$123,166
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,166

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$9,309

Mohammad Haider works as a Assistant Professor for University of Georgia. Mohammad earned $123,166 in 2025.

David Suggs

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,155
Base pay
$123,155
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,155

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$12,235

David Suggs is a Associate Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $123,155.

Dorcas Franklin

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,070
Base pay
$123,070
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,070

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,515

Dorcas Franklin holds the role of Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,070.

Jeffrey Urbauer

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,063
Base pay
$123,063
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,063

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,302

At University of Georgia, Jeffrey Urbauer serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,063.

David Lakly

Public Service Professional Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,061
Base pay
$123,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,061

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$6,986

David Lakly is a Public Service Professional Ac at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $123,061.

Kate Cassity-Duffey

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,038
Base pay
$123,038
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,038

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,826

Kate Cassity-Duffey holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,038.

Leslie Colvin

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,017
Base pay
$123,017
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,017

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,265

Leslie Colvin is a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $123,017.

Andrew Filkins

Asso/Asst Director Div/Dept Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,000
Base pay
$123,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$877

Andrew Filkins is a Asso/Asst Director Div/Dept Ad at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $123,000.

Shelley Fincher

Research Professional Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,000
Base pay
$123,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$6,972

At University of Georgia, Shelley Fincher serves as a Research Professional Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,000.

Sarah Ezzarghani

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,000
Base pay
$123,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$7,863

At University of Georgia, Sarah Ezzarghani serves as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,000.

Ruchika Bansal

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,000
Base pay
$123,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$250

At University of Georgia, Ruchika Bansal serves as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,000.

Joseph Weatherford

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,000
Base pay
$123,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,000

Joseph Weatherford works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for University of Georgia. Joseph earned $123,000 in 2025.

Emily Watson

Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,000
Base pay
$123,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,636

At University of Georgia, Emily Watson serves as a Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,000.

Mussie Habteselassie

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$122,976
Base pay
$122,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,976

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,639

Mussie Habteselassie holds the role of Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,976.

Stephen Hobbs

Information Technology Manager/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$122,884
Base pay
$122,884
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,884

Stephen Hobbs is a Information Technology Manager at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $122,884.

Robin Shelton

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$122,764
Base pay
$122,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,764

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$50

Robin Shelton works as a Professor for University of Georgia. Robin earned $122,764 in 2025.

Nicholas Basinger

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$122,680
Base pay
$122,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,680

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$9,348

At University of Georgia, Nicholas Basinger serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,680.

Dean Sabatinelli

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$122,665
Base pay
$122,665
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,665

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,265

Dean Sabatinelli is a Associate Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $122,665.

Eric Freeman

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$122,622
Base pay
$122,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,622

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$611

Eric Freeman works as a Associate Professor for University of Georgia. Eric earned $122,622 in 2025.

Sherry Sanderson

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$122,611
Base pay
$122,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,611

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$7,240

Sherry Sanderson is a Associate Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $122,611.

Mary Pearse

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$122,599
Base pay
$122,599
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,599

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,589

Mary Pearse works as a Professor for University of Georgia. Mary earned $122,599 in 2025.