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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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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.