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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
Total payroll
$1.1B
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 86

Cortney Benson

Office/Clerical Lead/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,753
Base pay
$86,753
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,753

Cortney Benson holds the role of Office/Clerical Lead at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,753.

Christopher Tyson

Public Service Professional Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,748
Base pay
$86,748
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,748

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,389

At University of Georgia, Christopher Tyson serves as a Public Service Professional Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,748.

Thomas Cerbu

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,745
Base pay
$86,745
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,745

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,630

Thomas Cerbu is a Associate Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $86,745.

Rudo Kieft

Research Professional Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,717
Base pay
$86,717
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,717

Rudo Kieft is a Research Professional Ad at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $86,717.

Robert Bridger

Laboratory Professional Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,700
Base pay
$86,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,700

Robert Bridger holds the role of Laboratory Professional Ad at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,700.

David Holcomb

IT Systems Supprt Professional/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,671
Base pay
$86,671
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,671

David Holcomb works as a IT Systems Supprt Professional for University of Georgia. David earned $86,671 in 2025.

Samantha Meyer

Student Affairs Manager/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,667
Base pay
$86,667
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,667

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,366

Samantha Meyer works as a Student Affairs Manager for University of Georgia. Samantha earned $86,667 in 2025.

Megan Corbett

Vet/Animal Sci Professional/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,667
Base pay
$86,667
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,667

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$71

Megan Corbett works as a Vet/Animal Sci Professional for University of Georgia. Megan earned $86,667 in 2025.

Melissa Garber

Academic Affairs Manager/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,604
Base pay
$86,604
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,604

Melissa Garber holds the role of Academic Affairs Manager at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,604.

Macy Thomas

External Affairs Manager/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,603
Base pay
$86,603
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,603

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$310

Macy Thomas works as a External Affairs Manager for University of Georgia. Macy earned $86,603 in 2025.

Baileigh Barnes

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

2025 total comp
$86,593
Base pay
$86,593
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,593

At University of Georgia, Baileigh Barnes serves as a Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,593.

Fuad Elhage

Lecturer/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,591
Base pay
$86,591
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,591

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$700

Fuad Elhage is a Lecturer at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $86,591.

William Draper

Dev/Fundraising Professional/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,560
Base pay
$86,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,560

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$6,378

William Draper holds the role of Dev/Fundraising Professional at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,560.

Albert Bales

Police Officer/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,556
Base pay
$86,556
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,556

Albert Bales holds the role of Police Officer at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,556.

Bonnie Rhoden

Administrative Support Manager/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,519
Base pay
$86,519
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,519

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$149

Bonnie Rhoden holds the role of Administrative Support Manager at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,519.

Benjamin Hall

Administrative Support Manager/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,519
Base pay
$86,519
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,519

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,007

Benjamin Hall is a Administrative Support Manager at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $86,519.

Thomas Cullen

Lecturer/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,500
Base pay
$86,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,500

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,172

Thomas Cullen works as a Lecturer for University of Georgia. Thomas earned $86,500 in 2025.

Karla Childs

Finance/Budget Professional/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,500
Base pay
$86,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,500

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,576

Karla Childs is a Finance/Budget Professional at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $86,500.

Arthur Grider

Associate Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,484
Base pay
$86,484
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,484

Arthur Grider works as a Associate Professor for University of Georgia. Arthur earned $86,484 in 2025.

Dana Ricks

Administrative Support Manager/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,463
Base pay
$86,463
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,463

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,718

At University of Georgia, Dana Ricks serves as a Administrative Support Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,463.

Neil Werfel

Engineer/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,457
Base pay
$86,457
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,457

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$604

At University of Georgia, Neil Werfel serves as a Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,457.

Jennifer Abbott

Public Service Professional Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,426
Base pay
$86,426
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,426

Jennifer Abbott works as a Public Service Professional Ad for University of Georgia. Jennifer earned $86,426 in 2025.

William Wells

Service/Maint Foreman/Lead/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,411
Base pay
$86,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,411

William Wells is a Service/Maint Foreman/Lead at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $86,411.

Stephen Bridges

IT Professional/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,407
Base pay
$86,407
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,407

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$721

Stephen Bridges is a IT Professional at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $86,407.

John Cruickshank

Librarian Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,381
Base pay
$86,381
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,381

John Cruickshank works as a Librarian Ac for University of Georgia. John earned $86,381 in 2025.

Palani Kandavelu

Researcher Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,380
Base pay
$86,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,380

Palani Kandavelu is a Researcher Ac at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $86,380.

Unmesh Chinte

Researcher Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,380
Base pay
$86,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,380

Unmesh Chinte is a Researcher Ac at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $86,380.

Lisbeth Hill

External Affairs Manager/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,324
Base pay
$86,324
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,324

Lisbeth Hill is a External Affairs Manager at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $86,324.

Keri Lydon

Assistant Professor, Clinical/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,285
Base pay
$86,285
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,285

At University of Georgia, Keri Lydon serves as a Assistant Professor, Clinical. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,285.

Richard Utley

Agri/Forestry/Marine/Aero Manager/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,283
Base pay
$86,283
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,283

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$125

At University of Georgia, Richard Utley serves as a Agri/Forestry/Marine/Aero Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,283.

Bill Barber

Lecturer/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,278
Base pay
$86,278
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,278

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,272

Bill Barber is a Lecturer at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $86,278.

Tyler Mazurek

Instructor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,250
Base pay
$86,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,250

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,736

Tyler Mazurek holds the role of Instructor at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,250.

Lindsey Camelio

Academic Professional Ac/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,200
Base pay
$86,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,200

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,004

Lindsey Camelio holds the role of Academic Professional Ac at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,200.

Katherine Ingerson

Dietetic/Nutrition Professionl/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,200
Base pay
$86,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,200

Katherine Ingerson holds the role of Dietetic/Nutrition Professionl at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,200.

Robert Ethier

Information Technology Manager/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,188
Base pay
$86,188
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,188

Robert Ethier holds the role of Information Technology Manager at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,188.

Tracy Crockett

Medical Professional/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,179
Base pay
$86,179
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,179

Tracy Crockett is a Medical Professional at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $86,179.

Kendall Marchman

Assistant Professor/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,151
Base pay
$86,151
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,151

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,250

Kendall Marchman is a Assistant Professor at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $86,151.

Emilio Merino

Research Professional Ad/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,120
Base pay
$86,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,120

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$213

Emilio Merino is a Research Professional Ad at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $86,120.

Nazish Tahir

Limited Term Faculty/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,100
Base pay
$86,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,100

Nazish Tahir is a Limited Term Faculty at University of Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $86,100.

Jonathon Preece

Lecturer/University of Georgia

2025 total comp
$86,084
Base pay
$86,084
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,084

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$700

Jonathon Preece holds the role of Lecturer at University of Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,084.