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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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Robert Morris

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$132,972
Base pay
$132,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,972

At University of West Georgia, Robert Morris serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,972.

John Ponder

Department Chair/Head Ac/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$132,678
Base pay
$132,678
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,678

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,089

John Ponder is a Department Chair/Head Ac at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $132,678.

Raja Bhattacharya

Director Div/Dpt Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$131,600
Base pay
$131,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,600

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$943

Raja Bhattacharya is a Director Div/Dpt Ad at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $131,600.

Elroi Windsor

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$130,690
Base pay
$130,690
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,690

Elroi Windsor works as a Professor for University of West Georgia. Elroi earned $130,690 in 2025.

Monica Smith

Assoc/Asst Vice President/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$130,581
Base pay
$130,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,581

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$210

Monica Smith works as a Assoc/Asst Vice President for University of West Georgia. Monica earned $130,581 in 2025.

Sharmistha Dutt

Assoc/Asst Dean Ac/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$130,544
Base pay
$130,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,544

At University of West Georgia, Sharmistha Dutt serves as a Assoc/Asst Dean Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,544.

Rahmel Cowen

Assoc/Asst Vice President/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$130,000
Base pay
$130,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$55

Rahmel Cowen works as a Assoc/Asst Vice President for University of West Georgia. Rahmel earned $130,000 in 2025.

Vanessa Griffin

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$129,827
Base pay
$129,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,827

At University of West Georgia, Vanessa Griffin serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,827.

Susana Velez-Castrillon

Associate Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$129,387
Base pay
$129,387
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,387

At University of West Georgia, Susana Velez-Castrillon serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,387.

Austin Janowski

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$128,560
Base pay
$128,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,560

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,320

Austin Janowski holds the role of Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,560.

Colton Campbell

Chief Public Relations Officer/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$128,000
Base pay
$128,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$422

Colton Campbell holds the role of Chief Public Relations Officer at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,000.

Kelly Steed

Assoc/Asst Dean Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$128,000
Base pay
$128,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,849

Kelly Steed holds the role of Assoc/Asst Dean Ad at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,000.

Brett Miles

Assoc/Asst Dean Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$128,000
Base pay
$128,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,887

At University of West Georgia, Brett Miles serves as a Assoc/Asst Dean Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,000.

Julia Whisenhunt

Associate Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$127,564
Base pay
$127,564
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,564

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$554

Julia Whisenhunt holds the role of Associate Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,564.