Georgia / University of Georgia

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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 Research Assistant

2,431 · $28,348

Service/Maintenance Worker

1,111 · $37,255

Graduate Assistant

1,028 · $17,820

Graduate Teaching Assistant

820 · $22,863

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 47

Sachin Meena

Lecturer/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$122,573

Base pay: $122,573
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,573

Sachin Meena works as a Lecturer for University of Georgia. Sachin earned $122,573 in 2025.

Chad Hugie

Lecturer/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$122,500

Base pay: $122,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,500

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $5,088

Chad Hugie works as a Lecturer for University of Georgia. Chad earned $122,500 in 2025.

Michelle Lofton

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$122,476

Base pay: $122,476
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,476

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $10,532

Michelle Lofton holds the role of Associate Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,476.

Amy Trauger

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$122,459

Base pay: $122,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,459

Amy Trauger is a Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $122,459.

Donald Suggs

Academic Professional Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$122,424

Base pay: $122,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,424

Donald Suggs holds the role of Academic Professional Ac at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,424.

Siara Abdulla

Dev/Fundraising Professional/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$122,407

Base pay: $122,407
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,407

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $3,602

At University of Georgia, Siara Abdulla serves as a Dev/Fundraising Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,407.

Neil Landau

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$122,400

Base pay: $122,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,400

Neil Landau is a Associate Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $122,400.

Amy Thomas

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

2025 total comp

$122,364

Base pay: $122,364
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,364

Amy Thomas works as a Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for University of Georgia. Amy earned $122,364 in 2025.

Jennifer Graff

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$122,362

Base pay: $122,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,362

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $403

Jennifer Graff holds the role of Associate Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,362.

Rebecca Martini

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$122,354

Base pay: $122,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,354

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $7,464

Rebecca Martini works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for University of Georgia. Rebecca earned $122,354 in 2025.

Liwei Zhang

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$122,333

Base pay: $122,333
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,333

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $5,999

Liwei Zhang holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,333.

Belinda Stillion Southard

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$122,293

Base pay: $122,293
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,293

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $7,427

Belinda Stillion Southard is a Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $122,293.

Joshua Brewer

Coach/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$122,251

Base pay: $122,251
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,251

At University of Georgia, Joshua Brewer serves as a Coach. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,251.

Melissa Robertson

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$122,220

Base pay: $122,220
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,220

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $2,507

Melissa Robertson is a Assistant Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $122,220.

Robert Billmyre

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$122,220

Base pay: $122,220
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,220

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $2,951

Robert Billmyre is a Assistant Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $122,220.

David Haas

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$122,146

Base pay: $122,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,146

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $4,065

David Haas is a Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $122,146.

Patrick Conner

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$122,082

Base pay: $122,082
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,082

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $6,378

At University of Georgia, Patrick Conner serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,082.

Efthymia Antonoudi

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$122,056

Base pay: $122,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,056

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $22,168

Efthymia Antonoudi is a Assistant Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $122,056.

Morgan Faison

Associate Professor, Clinical/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$121,972

Base pay: $121,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,972

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $2,252

At University of Georgia, Morgan Faison serves as a Associate Professor, Clinical. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,972.

Mona Behl

Public Service Professional Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$121,966

Base pay: $121,966
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,966

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $11,353

At University of Georgia, Mona Behl serves as a Public Service Professional Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,966.

Rebecca Matthew

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$121,934

Base pay: $121,934
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,934

Rebecca Matthew holds the role of Associate Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,934.

Patrick Oconnor

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$121,910

Base pay: $121,910
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,910

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $1,442

Patrick Oconnor works as a Professor for University of Georgia. Patrick earned $121,910 in 2025.

Hendrik Den Bakker

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$121,900

Base pay: $121,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,900

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $1,758

Hendrik Den Bakker works as a Associate Professor for University of Georgia. Hendrik earned $121,900 in 2025.

James Jacobs

Public Service Professional Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$121,899

Base pay: $121,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,899

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $1,242

James Jacobs is a Public Service Professional Ac at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $121,899.

Matthew Peterson

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$121,833

Base pay: $121,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,833

Matthew Peterson works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for University of Georgia. Matthew earned $121,833 in 2025.

Jillian Bohlen

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$121,805

Base pay: $121,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,805

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $5,404

Jillian Bohlen works as a Associate Professor for University of Georgia. Jillian earned $121,805 in 2025.

Sean Hayes

Coach/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$121,771

Base pay: $121,771
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,771

Sean Hayes holds the role of Coach at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,771.

Sherry Clouser

Academic Professional Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$121,743

Base pay: $121,743
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,743

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $2,661

At University of Georgia, Sherry Clouser serves as a Academic Professional Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,743.

Mark Trudgen

Lecturer/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$121,730

Base pay: $121,730
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,730

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $1,118

Mark Trudgen is a Lecturer at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $121,730.

Rachel Cagliani

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$121,722

Base pay: $121,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,722

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $1,595

At University of Georgia, Rachel Cagliani serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,722.

Yana Cornish

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$121,722

Base pay: $121,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,722

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $16,811

Yana Cornish holds the role of Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,722.

George Contini

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$121,702

Base pay: $121,702
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,702

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $6,048

George Contini works as a Professor for University of Georgia. George earned $121,702 in 2025.

Michael Cotterell

Lecturer/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$121,699

Base pay: $121,699
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,699

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $190

Michael Cotterell works as a Lecturer for University of Georgia. Michael earned $121,699 in 2025.

Carol Laws

Associate Professor, Clinical/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$121,697

Base pay: $121,697
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,697

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $5,994

At University of Georgia, Carol Laws serves as a Associate Professor, Clinical. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,697.

Brandee Appling

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$121,621

Base pay: $121,621
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,621

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $8,422

Brandee Appling is a Associate Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $121,621.

Nina Wurzburger

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$121,588

Base pay: $121,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,588

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $8,200

Nina Wurzburger holds the role of Associate Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,588.

Ania Majewska

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$121,530

Base pay: $121,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,530

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $12,800

Ania Majewska is a Assistant Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $121,530.

Xiaobai Yao

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$121,510

Base pay: $121,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,510

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $5,714

At University of Georgia, Xiaobai Yao serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,510.

Brandon Gilbert

Coach/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$121,500

Base pay: $121,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,500

Brandon Gilbert holds the role of Coach at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,500.

Allison Skinner-Sokpa

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp

$121,485

Base pay: $121,485
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,485

At University of Georgia, Allison Skinner-Sokpa serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,485.