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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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Jacqueline Fenton-Miller

Dietetic/Nutrition Professionl/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$59,280
Base pay
$59,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,280

At University of West Georgia, Jacqueline Fenton-Miller serves as a Dietetic/Nutrition Professionl. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,280.

Brittney Barron

Academic Services Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$59,280
Base pay
$59,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,280

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$817

At University of West Georgia, Brittney Barron serves as a Academic Services Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,280.

George Shadrix

Academic Services Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$59,280
Base pay
$59,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,280

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,148

George Shadrix holds the role of Academic Services Professional at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,280.

Karen Graffius

Assistant Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$59,280
Base pay
$59,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,280

Karen Graffius works as a Assistant Professor for University of West Georgia. Karen earned $59,280 in 2025.

Dawn Liverman

Academic Services Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$59,200
Base pay
$59,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,200

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$186

At University of West Georgia, Dawn Liverman serves as a Academic Services Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,200.

Chad Wallen

Police Officer/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$59,196
Base pay
$59,196
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,196

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$91

At University of West Georgia, Chad Wallen serves as a Police Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,196.

Troy Johnson

Facility Operations Para/Pro/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$58,990
Base pay
$58,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,990

At University of West Georgia, Troy Johnson serves as a Facility Operations Para/Pro. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,990.

Terry Davis

Skilled Craft Foreman/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$58,972
Base pay
$58,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,972

At University of West Georgia, Terry Davis serves as a Skilled Craft Foreman. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,972.

Mary Heath-Ward

Academic Services Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$58,860
Base pay
$58,860
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,860

At University of West Georgia, Mary Heath-Ward serves as a Academic Services Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,860.

Kane Marlar

Police Officer/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$58,700
Base pay
$58,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,700

At University of West Georgia, Kane Marlar serves as a Police Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,700.

Sumner Ellis

Coach/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$58,600
Base pay
$58,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,600

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$464

Sumner Ellis holds the role of Coach at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,600.

Tyler Jagt

Academic Services Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$58,382
Base pay
$58,382
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,382

Tyler Jagt is a Academic Services Professional at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $58,382.

Elvia Medina-Bonilla

Office Manager/Clerical Supr/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$58,381
Base pay
$58,381
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,381

At University of West Georgia, Elvia Medina-Bonilla serves as a Office Manager/Clerical Supr. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,381.

Melissa Mote

Police Officer/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$58,283
Base pay
$58,283
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,283

At University of West Georgia, Melissa Mote serves as a Police Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,283.

William Etheredge

Academic Services Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$58,240
Base pay
$58,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,240

William Etheredge is a Academic Services Professional at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $58,240.

Chelsea Duncan

Academic Services Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$58,240
Base pay
$58,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,240

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,234

Chelsea Duncan holds the role of Academic Services Professional at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,240.

Bethany Schmelzer

Academic Services Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$58,110
Base pay
$58,110
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,110

At University of West Georgia, Bethany Schmelzer serves as a Academic Services Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,110.

Nicole Martin

Academic Services Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$58,103
Base pay
$58,103
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,103

Nicole Martin works as a Academic Services Professional for University of West Georgia. Nicole earned $58,103 in 2025.

Jordan Hardeman

Skilled Craft Supervisor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$58,089
Base pay
$58,089
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,089

Jordan Hardeman is a Skilled Craft Supervisor at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $58,089.

Rebecca Nelson

Student Services Parapro/Professio/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$58,081
Base pay
$58,081
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,081

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$782

Rebecca Nelson holds the role of Student Services Parapro/Professio at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,081.

Rebekah Ridley

Asso/Asst Director Div/Dept Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$58,046
Base pay
$58,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,046

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$34

Rebekah Ridley works as a Asso/Asst Director Div/Dept Ad for University of West Georgia. Rebekah earned $58,046 in 2025.

Teresa D'Emilio

Administrative Specialist/Coordinator/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$57,991
Base pay
$57,991
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,991

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,592

Teresa D'Emilio is a Administrative Specialist/Coordinator at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $57,991.