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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
Total payroll
$109.3M
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

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

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Leanna Rose

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$104,232
Base pay
$104,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,232

Leanna Rose holds the role of Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,232.

Clifford Davis

Assistant Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$104,122
Base pay
$104,122
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,122

At University of West Georgia, Clifford Davis serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,122.

Haley Jackson

Director Div/Dpt Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$104,000
Base pay
$104,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,000

Haley Jackson holds the role of Director Div/Dpt Ad at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,000.

Bradley Deline

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$103,885
Base pay
$103,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,885

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$957

Bradley Deline holds the role of Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,885.

Fengrong Wei

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$103,803
Base pay
$103,803
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,803

At University of West Georgia, Fengrong Wei serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,803.

Robert Jennings

Director Div/Dpt Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$103,584
Base pay
$103,584
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,584

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,368

Robert Jennings is a Director Div/Dpt Ad at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $103,584.

Patrick Erben

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$103,569
Base pay
$103,569
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,569

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$500

Patrick Erben is a Professor at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $103,569.

Terrie Ponder

Instructor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$103,528
Base pay
$103,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,528

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,732

Terrie Ponder is a Instructor at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $103,528.

Joseph Fernander

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$103,500
Base pay
$103,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,500

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,612

Joseph Fernander is a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $103,500.

Jesse Brock

Assistant Professor, Clinical/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$103,462
Base pay
$103,462
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,462

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,000

Jesse Brock holds the role of Assistant Professor, Clinical at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,462.

Scott Sykes

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$103,390
Base pay
$103,390
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,390

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$63

Scott Sykes is a Professor at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $103,390.

Megumi Fujita

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$103,184
Base pay
$103,184
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,184

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,861

Megumi Fujita is a Professor at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $103,184.

Collin Brooks

Assistant Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$103,146
Base pay
$103,146
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,146

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,745

Collin Brooks works as a Assistant Professor for University of West Georgia. Collin earned $103,146 in 2025.

David Haase

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

2025 total comp
$103,000
Base pay
$103,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,250

At University of West Georgia, David Haase serves as a Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,000.

Amanda Wright

Director Div/Dpt Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$103,000
Base pay
$103,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$260

Amanda Wright holds the role of Director Div/Dpt Ad at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,000.

April Stewart

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$103,000
Base pay
$103,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$141

At University of West Georgia, April Stewart serves as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,000.

Susie Jonassen

Assistant Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$102,883
Base pay
$102,883
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,883

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,379

At University of West Georgia, Susie Jonassen serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,883.

Rebecca Gault

Associate Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$102,713
Base pay
$102,713
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,713

Rebecca Gault works as a Associate Professor for University of West Georgia. Rebecca earned $102,713 in 2025.

Keith Bohannon

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$102,588
Base pay
$102,588
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,588

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$500

Keith Bohannon works as a Professor for University of West Georgia. Keith earned $102,588 in 2025.

Bhavdeep Singh

IT Application Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$102,488
Base pay
$102,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,488

Bhavdeep Singh holds the role of IT Application Professional at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,488.

Christine Knoll

Instructor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$102,463
Base pay
$102,463
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,463

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,103

Christine Knoll is a Instructor at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $102,463.

Melanie Conrad

Associate Dean Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$102,418
Base pay
$102,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,418

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$418

Melanie Conrad works as a Associate Dean Ad for University of West Georgia. Melanie earned $102,418 in 2025.

Janet Strickland

Associate Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$102,039
Base pay
$102,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,039

Janet Strickland works as a Associate Professor for University of West Georgia. Janet earned $102,039 in 2025.

David Bush

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$101,779
Base pay
$101,779
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,779

David Bush holds the role of Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,779.

William Kenyon

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$101,764
Base pay
$101,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,764

At University of West Georgia, William Kenyon serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,764.

Lesley Donelson

Director Div/Dpt Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$101,731
Base pay
$101,731
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,731

Lesley Donelson is a Director Div/Dpt Ad at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $101,731.

Christine Simmonds-Moore

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$101,721
Base pay
$101,721
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,721

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,270

Christine Simmonds-Moore is a Professor at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $101,721.

Mohammad Yazdani

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$101,664
Base pay
$101,664
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,664

Mohammad Yazdani is a Professor at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $101,664.

Derek Steverson

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$101,600
Base pay
$101,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,600

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,134

Derek Steverson holds the role of Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,600.

Mary Kassis

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$101,580
Base pay
$101,580
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,580

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,790

At University of West Georgia, Mary Kassis serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,580.

Lisa Connell

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$101,576
Base pay
$101,576
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,576

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$6,114

Lisa Connell holds the role of Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,576.

Robert Schaefer

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$101,428
Base pay
$101,428
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,428

At University of West Georgia, Robert Schaefer serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,428.

Sara Molesworth-Kenyon

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$101,330
Base pay
$101,330
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,330

Sara Molesworth-Kenyon holds the role of Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,330.

Kyndel Tarziers

Assistant Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$101,250
Base pay
$101,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,250

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$210

Kyndel Tarziers works as a Assistant Professor for University of West Georgia. Kyndel earned $101,250 in 2025.

Marie-Cecile Bertau

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$100,851
Base pay
$100,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,851

Marie-Cecile Bertau works as a Professor for University of West Georgia. Marie-Cecile earned $100,851 in 2025.

Simone Lee

Lecturer/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$100,820
Base pay
$100,820
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,820

Simone Lee works as a Lecturer for University of West Georgia. Simone earned $100,820 in 2025.

Jesse Brewer

IT Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$100,612
Base pay
$100,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,612

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$967

At University of West Georgia, Jesse Brewer serves as a IT Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,612.

John Hansen

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$100,229
Base pay
$100,229
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,229

At University of West Georgia, John Hansen serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,229.

Samuel Thompson

Information Technology Manager/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$100,120
Base pay
$100,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,120

At University of West Georgia, Samuel Thompson serves as a Information Technology Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,120.

Melissa Johnson

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$99,993
Base pay
$99,993
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,993

Melissa Johnson holds the role of Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,993.