Georgia / University of North Georgia
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The University of North Georgia operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.
In 2025, this agency had 3,424 employees with median total compensation of $32,586; the highest distinct record was $360,200.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 3,424 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($32,586) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $95,170 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $871. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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.
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Record list
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President/University of North Georgia
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Michael Shannon holds the role of President at University of North Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $360,200.
Provost/University of North Georgia
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Catherine Gille is a Provost at University of North Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $275,000.
Senior Vice President/University of North Georgia
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At University of North Georgia, James Terry serves as a Senior Vice President. Their 2025 pay totaled $263,000.
Senior Vice President/University of North Georgia
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At University of North Georgia, Jennifer Herazy serves as a Senior Vice President. Their 2025 pay totaled $257,217.
Vice President/University of North Georgia
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At University of North Georgia, Ronald Garrett serves as a Vice President. Their 2025 pay totaled $223,484.
Dean Ac/University of North Georgia
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Mary Gowan is a Dean Ac at University of North Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $223,164.
Executive Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of North Georgia
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At University of North Georgia, Bryson Payne serves as a Executive Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $223,014.
Chief Legal Affairs Officer/University of North Georgia
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Elene Garrison works as a Chief Legal Affairs Officer for University of North Georgia. Elene earned $206,427 in 2025.
Vice President/University of North Georgia
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Jeffrey Tarnowski is a Vice President at University of North Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $205,620.
Vice President/University of North Georgia
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Alyson Paul holds the role of Vice President at University of North Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $204,000.
Vice President/University of North Georgia
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Render Mitchell is a Vice President at University of North Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $201,115.
Professor/University of North Georgia
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Sarah Formica holds the role of Professor at University of North Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $200,810.
Vice President/University of North Georgia
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Steven Smith holds the role of Vice President at University of North Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $196,982.
Department Chair/Head Ac/University of North Georgia
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At University of North Georgia, Mohan Menon serves as a Department Chair/Head Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $188,257.
Dean Ac/University of North Georgia
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Carolynn Desandre holds the role of Dean Ac at University of North Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $186,798.
Associate Professor/University of North Georgia
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William Black is a Associate Professor at University of North Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $176,721.
Professor/University of North Georgia
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At University of North Georgia, Kurt Schulzke serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $175,466.
Dean Ac/University of North Georgia
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Harold Turk is a Dean Ac at University of North Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $174,322.
Dean Ac/University of North Georgia
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John Leyba holds the role of Dean Ac at University of North Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $173,864.
Executive Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of North Georgia
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Bryan Kirk holds the role of Executive Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at University of North Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $173,792.
Assoc/Asst Department Chair/Dir/Hd A/University of North Georgia
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Russell Teasley is a Assoc/Asst Department Chair/Dir/Hd A at University of North Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $171,825.
Associate Professor/University of North Georgia
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Varun Gupta is a Associate Professor at University of North Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $171,404.
Interim Vice President/University of North Georgia
Jarad Conner holds the role of Interim Vice President at University of North Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $169,801.
Professor/University of North Georgia
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T Jespersen is a Professor at University of North Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $169,038.
Chief Athletics Administrator/University of North Georgia
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Mary Plunkett works as a Chief Athletics Administrator for University of North Georgia. Mary earned $167,833 in 2025.
Dean Ac/University of North Georgia
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Sheri Hardee works as a Dean Ac for University of North Georgia. Sheri earned $166,015 in 2025.
Associate Professor/University of North Georgia
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James Young is a Associate Professor at University of North Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $162,750.
Department Chair/Head Ac/University of North Georgia
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Ellen Best works as a Department Chair/Head Ac for University of North Georgia. Ellen earned $162,127 in 2025.
Associate Department Chair/Dir/Hd Ac/University of North Georgia
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Cindi Smatt works as a Associate Department Chair/Dir/Hd Ac for University of North Georgia. Cindi earned $161,739 in 2025.
Vice Provost/University of North Georgia
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Steven Lloyd works as a Vice Provost for University of North Georgia. Steven earned $159,750 in 2025.
Assistant Vice President/University of North Georgia
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Anastasia Lin is a Assistant Vice President at University of North Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $159,053.
Chief Information (It) Officer/University of North Georgia
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Haley Carter holds the role of Chief Information (It) Officer at University of North Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,440.
Associate Professor/University of North Georgia
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Hui Xu works as a Associate Professor for University of North Georgia. Hui earned $158,120 in 2025.
Associate Professor/University of North Georgia
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Ning Wang is a Associate Professor at University of North Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $157,677.
Professor/University of North Georgia
Luay Wahsheh holds the role of Professor at University of North Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,202.
Professor/University of North Georgia
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At University of North Georgia, Maryna Murdock serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,463.
Director Coll/Div/Sch Ac/University of North Georgia
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Christopher Adams works as a Director Coll/Div/Sch Ac for University of North Georgia. Christopher earned $156,427 in 2025.
Associate Professor/University of North Georgia
Sangshin Pae works as a Associate Professor for University of North Georgia. Sangshin earned $156,057 in 2025.
Associate Professor/University of North Georgia
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Tamirat Abegaz works as a Associate Professor for University of North Georgia. Tamirat earned $156,023 in 2025.
Executive Director Div/Dpt Ad/University of North Georgia
At University of North Georgia, Janet Marling serves as a Executive Director Div/Dpt Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,900.