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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 52

David Jespersen

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$116,418
Base pay
$116,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,418

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,025

At University of Georgia, David Jespersen serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,418.

Hamida Jinnah

Researcher Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$116,385
Base pay
$116,385
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,385

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,588

Hamida Jinnah holds the role of Researcher Ac at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,385.

Chad Paton

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$116,364
Base pay
$116,364
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,364

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$22,981

Chad Paton holds the role of Associate Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,364.

Elisabeth Sattler

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$116,342
Base pay
$116,342
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,342

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,964

Elisabeth Sattler holds the role of Associate Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,342.

Taylor Singleton

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$116,333
Base pay
$116,333
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,333

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$15,673

Taylor Singleton is a Assistant Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $116,333.

Kalsea Koss

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$116,297
Base pay
$116,297
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,297

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,251

Kalsea Koss holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,297.

Neil Grimsey

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$116,291
Base pay
$116,291
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,291

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$8,209

Neil Grimsey holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,291.

Tamika Lunn

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$116,250
Base pay
$116,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,250

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$7,627

Tamika Lunn is a Assistant Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $116,250.

Peng Lu

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$116,222
Base pay
$116,222
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,222

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$7,030

Peng Lu is a Assistant Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $116,222.

Heather Kirk Ballard

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$116,221
Base pay
$116,221
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,221

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$10,640

Heather Kirk Ballard is a Assistant Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $116,221.

Amol Nankar

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$116,167
Base pay
$116,167
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,167

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$14,342

Amol Nankar works as a Assistant Professor for University of Georgia. Amol earned $116,167 in 2025.

Ynes Ortega

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$116,152
Base pay
$116,152
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,152

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$213

Ynes Ortega is a Associate Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $116,152.

Sami Yli-Piipari

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$116,133
Base pay
$116,133
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,133

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$16,773

Sami Yli-Piipari works as a Associate Professor for University of Georgia. Sami earned $116,133 in 2025.

Adel Al Weshah

Lecturer/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$116,131
Base pay
$116,131
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,131

Adel Al Weshah works as a Lecturer for University of Georgia. Adel earned $116,131 in 2025.

Ana Ramirez Vaca

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$116,111
Base pay
$116,111
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,111

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,603

Ana Ramirez Vaca is a Assistant Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $116,111.

Emma Goodwin

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$116,109
Base pay
$116,109
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,109

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,183

Emma Goodwin holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,109.

Diann Jones

Associate Professor, Clinical/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$116,079
Base pay
$116,079
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,079

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,639

Diann Jones holds the role of Associate Professor, Clinical at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,079.

Brandon Yik

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$116,055
Base pay
$116,055
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,055

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,064

Brandon Yik works as a Assistant Professor for University of Georgia. Brandon earned $116,055 in 2025.

Apurba Barman

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$116,054
Base pay
$116,054
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,054

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,899

At University of Georgia, Apurba Barman serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,054.

Lehong Shi

Researcher Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$116,054
Base pay
$116,054
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,054

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,115

Lehong Shi holds the role of Researcher Ac at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,054.

Valentine Verpaalen

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$116,010
Base pay
$116,010
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,010

Valentine Verpaalen holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,010.

James Hataway

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$116,000
Base pay
$116,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$823

James Hataway works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for University of Georgia. James earned $116,000 in 2025.

Aaron Benning

Coach/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$116,000
Base pay
$116,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,000

At University of Georgia, Aaron Benning serves as a Coach. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,000.

Jennifer Tucker

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$115,987
Base pay
$115,987
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,987

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,793

Jennifer Tucker holds the role of Associate Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,987.

Julia Haas

Public Service Professional Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$115,960
Base pay
$115,960
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,960

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,739

Julia Haas holds the role of Public Service Professional Ac at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,960.

David Hill

Athletics Professional/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$115,875
Base pay
$115,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,875

At University of Georgia, David Hill serves as a Athletics Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,875.

Dennis Phillips

Academic Professional Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$115,778
Base pay
$115,778
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,778

Dennis Phillips works as a Academic Professional Ac for University of Georgia. Dennis earned $115,778 in 2025.

Chang Khang

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$115,742
Base pay
$115,742
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,742

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,972

At University of Georgia, Chang Khang serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,742.

Wade Parker

Public Service Professional Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$115,722
Base pay
$115,722
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,722

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,912

Wade Parker holds the role of Public Service Professional Ac at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,722.

Jennifer Elkins

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$115,690
Base pay
$115,690
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,690

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,062

Jennifer Elkins is a Associate Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $115,690.

Jane Mcpherson

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$115,605
Base pay
$115,605
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,605

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$15,003

At University of Georgia, Jane Mcpherson serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,605.

Linda Harklau

Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$115,561
Base pay
$115,561
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,561

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,500

Linda Harklau works as a Professor for University of Georgia. Linda earned $115,561 in 2025.

Kerstin Emerson

Associate Professor, Clinical/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$115,552
Base pay
$115,552
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,552

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$190

Kerstin Emerson holds the role of Associate Professor, Clinical at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,552.

Christine Albright

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$115,528
Base pay
$115,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,528

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,611

Christine Albright holds the role of Associate Professor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,528.

Yingying Zeng

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$115,522
Base pay
$115,522
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,522

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$15,809

Yingying Zeng is a Assistant Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $115,522.

Dale Hess

Facilities Manager/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$115,488
Base pay
$115,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,488

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,623

Dale Hess works as a Facilities Manager for University of Georgia. Dale earned $115,488 in 2025.

Tuhina Gupta

Researcher Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$115,488
Base pay
$115,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,488

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,660

Tuhina Gupta is a Researcher Ac at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $115,488.

Stanley Jackson

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$115,457
Base pay
$115,457
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,457

At University of Georgia, Stanley Jackson serves as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,457.

Cynthia Sims

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$115,446
Base pay
$115,446
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,446

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,250

Cynthia Sims works as a Associate Professor for University of Georgia. Cynthia earned $115,446 in 2025.

Robert Moser

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$115,439
Base pay
$115,439
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,439

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,364

Robert Moser works as a Associate Professor for University of Georgia. Robert earned $115,439 in 2025.