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University of West Georgia

Source file: Georgia — State Employee Salaries (Open Georgia / TIGA) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The University of West Georgia operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.

In 2025, this agency had 3,185 employees with median total compensation of $12,427; the highest distinct record was $296,769.

Year
2025
Employees
3,185
Median total
$12,427
Highest record
$296,769

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$139,112+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 3,185 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($12,427) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$34,313 (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
$1,064
$3,250
$12,427
$58,089
$93,910

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $93,910 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $1,064. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Student Assistant
1,051 · $2,278
Temporary Faculty
393 · $11,000
Graduate Assistant
225 · $8,000
Professor
125 · $103,885

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 1

Jon Preston

Provost/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$296,769
Base pay
$296,769
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$296,769

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,839

At University of West Georgia, Jon Preston serves as a Provost. Their 2025 pay totaled $296,769.

Christopher Johnson

Dean Ac/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$255,000
Base pay
$255,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$255,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$558

Christopher Johnson is a Dean Ac at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $255,000.

Scott Mcelroy

Chief Business/Finance Officer/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$244,280
Base pay
$244,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$244,280

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,937

Scott Mcelroy works as a Chief Business/Finance Officer for University of West Georgia. Scott earned $244,280 in 2025.

Andre Fortune

Chief Student Affairs Officer/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$236,104
Base pay
$236,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$236,104

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$11,516

Andre Fortune holds the role of Chief Student Affairs Officer at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $236,104.

Joel Taylor

Director Div/Dpt Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$235,500
Base pay
$235,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$235,500

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$291

Joel Taylor works as a Director Div/Dpt Ad for University of West Georgia. Joel earned $235,500 in 2025.

Mike Dishman

Dean Ac/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$227,000
Base pay
$227,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$227,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,332

Mike Dishman is a Dean Ac at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $227,000.

Jason Carmichael

Chief Athletics Administrator/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$199,063
Base pay
$199,063
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$199,063

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$582

At University of West Georgia, Jason Carmichael serves as a Chief Athletics Administrator. Their 2025 pay totaled $199,063.

Eric Heine

Physician Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$198,285
Base pay
$198,285
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$198,285

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,021

Eric Heine works as a Physician Ad for University of West Georgia. Eric earned $198,285 in 2025.

Renee Butler

Interim Dean Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$198,000
Base pay
$198,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$198,000

Renee Butler is a Interim Dean Ad at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $198,000.

Beheruz Sethna

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$197,837
Base pay
$197,837
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,837

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,628

Beheruz Sethna is a Professor at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $197,837.

David Moore

Coach/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$195,189
Base pay
$195,189
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,189

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$6,855

David Moore is a Coach at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $195,189.

Ralitsa Akins

Vice Provost/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$190,000
Base pay
$190,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$190,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$20,340

Ralitsa Akins works as a Vice Provost for University of West Georgia. Ralitsa earned $190,000 in 2025.

Agnieszka Chwialkowska

Associate Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$188,425
Base pay
$188,425
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$188,425

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1

Agnieszka Chwialkowska is a Associate Professor at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $188,425.

Bruce Bird

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$183,879
Base pay
$183,879
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$183,879

Bruce Bird is a Professor at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $183,879.

Bradley Prince

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$181,722
Base pay
$181,722
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,722

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,136

Bradley Prince holds the role of Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $181,722.

Matthew Varga

Dean Ac/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$180,250
Base pay
$180,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$180,250

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,514

Matthew Varga is a Dean Ac at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $180,250.

Kristina Carman

Chief Legal Affairs Officer/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$179,542
Base pay
$179,542
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$179,542

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,417

At University of West Georgia, Kristina Carman serves as a Chief Legal Affairs Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $179,542.

Brian Mosier

Associate Vice President/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$179,000
Base pay
$179,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$179,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$459

Brian Mosier works as a Associate Vice President for University of West Georgia. Brian earned $179,000 in 2025.

David Buckman

Assoc/Asst Dean Ac/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$177,952
Base pay
$177,952
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$177,952

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,481

David Buckman holds the role of Assoc/Asst Dean Ac at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $177,952.

Karen Owen

Dean Ac/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$176,935
Base pay
$176,935
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,935

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$11,656

At University of West Georgia, Karen Owen serves as a Dean Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $176,935.

Ronald Best

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$175,022
Base pay
$175,022
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,022

Ronald Best holds the role of Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $175,022.

Charles Hodges

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$173,178
Base pay
$173,178
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$173,178

At University of West Georgia, Charles Hodges serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $173,178.

Jason Huett

Dean Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$172,620
Base pay
$172,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$172,620

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,979

Jason Huett holds the role of Dean Ad at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $172,620.

Linxiao Liu

Associate Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$172,108
Base pay
$172,108
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$172,108

At University of West Georgia, Linxiao Liu serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $172,108.

Allyson Bretch

Chief Development Officer/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$172,000
Base pay
$172,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$172,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,669

Allyson Bretch works as a Chief Development Officer for University of West Georgia. Allyson earned $172,000 in 2025.

James Colley

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$171,545
Base pay
$171,545
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$171,545

James Colley works as a Professor for University of West Georgia. James earned $171,545 in 2025.

Heather Bono

Department Chair/Head Ac/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$170,314
Base pay
$170,314
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,314

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,104

At University of West Georgia, Heather Bono serves as a Department Chair/Head Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $170,314.

Thomas Gainey

Department Chair/Head Ac/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$169,734
Base pay
$169,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,734

Thomas Gainey is a Department Chair/Head Ac at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $169,734.

David Newton

Assoc/Asst Provost/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$169,386
Base pay
$169,386
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,386

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,900

At University of West Georgia, David Newton serves as a Assoc/Asst Provost. Their 2025 pay totaled $169,386.

Gelareh Towhidi

Associate Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$165,456
Base pay
$165,456
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,456

Gelareh Towhidi is a Associate Professor at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $165,456.

Mary Varga

Department Chair/Head Ac/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$165,105
Base pay
$165,105
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,105

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$271

Mary Varga is a Department Chair/Head Ac at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $165,105.

Laura Smith

Assoc/Asst Dean Ac/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$163,723
Base pay
$163,723
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,723

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$839

Laura Smith holds the role of Assoc/Asst Dean Ac at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $163,723.

John Upson

Assoc/Asst Dean Ac/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$161,801
Base pay
$161,801
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,801

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$190

John Upson is a Assoc/Asst Dean Ac at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $161,801.

Minna Halonen-Rollins

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$161,535
Base pay
$161,535
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,535

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$7,889

At University of West Georgia, Minna Halonen-Rollins serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $161,535.

Lakiesa Rawlinson

Assoc/Asst Vice President/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$161,100
Base pay
$161,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,100

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,730

At University of West Georgia, Lakiesa Rawlinson serves as a Assoc/Asst Vice President. Their 2025 pay totaled $161,100.

Yun Cheng

Associate Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$160,176
Base pay
$160,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,176

Yun Cheng works as a Associate Professor for University of West Georgia. Yun earned $160,176 in 2025.

Duane Yoder

Department Chair/Head Ac/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$159,228
Base pay
$159,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,228

Duane Yoder is a Department Chair/Head Ac at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $159,228.

Oliver Duah

Assoc/Asst Dean Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$157,915
Base pay
$157,915
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,915

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,453

Oliver Duah is a Assoc/Asst Dean Ad at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $157,915.

Joanna Reitz

Coach/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$157,500
Base pay
$157,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,500

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$7,609

Joanna Reitz works as a Coach for University of West Georgia. Joanna earned $157,500 in 2025.

Katherine Green

Interim Department Chair/Head Ac/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$155,882
Base pay
$155,882
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,882

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,088

Katherine Green holds the role of Interim Department Chair/Head Ac at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,882.