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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 15

Lafortune Scott

Assistant Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$72,800
Base pay
$72,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,800

Lafortune Scott holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,800.

Michelle Venn

Assistant Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$72,793
Base pay
$72,793
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,793

Michelle Venn holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,793.

Suzanne Mccorkel

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

2025 total comp
$72,783
Base pay
$72,783
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,783

Suzanne Mccorkel works as a Asso/Asst Director Div/Dept Ad for University of West Georgia. Suzanne earned $72,783 in 2025.

Ashly Moody

Assistant Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$72,726
Base pay
$72,726
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,726

Ashly Moody is a Assistant Professor at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $72,726.

Benny Byrd

Information Technology Manager/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$72,508
Base pay
$72,508
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,508

Benny Byrd holds the role of Information Technology Manager at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,508.

Cassie Parkin

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

2025 total comp
$72,500
Base pay
$72,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,500

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,620

Cassie Parkin is a Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $72,500.

John Morris

Associate Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$72,267
Base pay
$72,267
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,267

John Morris holds the role of Associate Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,267.

Clayton Hamre

Academic Services Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$72,240
Base pay
$72,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,240

At University of West Georgia, Clayton Hamre serves as a Academic Services Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,240.

Kathy Jones

Academic Services Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$72,147
Base pay
$72,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,147

At University of West Georgia, Kathy Jones serves as a Academic Services Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,147.

Leah Haught

Associate Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$72,136
Base pay
$72,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,136

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$972

Leah Haught works as a Associate Professor for University of West Georgia. Leah earned $72,136 in 2025.

Stephanie Richards

Business Oper Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$72,135
Base pay
$72,135
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,135

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,784

Stephanie Richards is a Business Oper Professional at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $72,135.

Dominic Nguyen

Assistant Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$72,000
Base pay
$72,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$206

Dominic Nguyen holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,000.

Jason Siegel

Manager/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$71,764
Base pay
$71,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,764

Jason Siegel holds the role of Manager at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,764.

Stephen Scott

IT Application Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$71,639
Base pay
$71,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,639

Stephen Scott works as a IT Application Professional for University of West Georgia. Stephen earned $71,639 in 2025.

Melissa Brillhart

Assistant Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$71,489
Base pay
$71,489
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,489

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$15

Melissa Brillhart works as a Assistant Professor for University of West Georgia. Melissa earned $71,489 in 2025.

Angela Mehaffey

Director Div/Dpt Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$71,489
Base pay
$71,489
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,489

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$248

Angela Mehaffey is a Director Div/Dpt Ad at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $71,489.

Brian Roberts

Academic Services Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$71,317
Base pay
$71,317
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,317

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,705

Brian Roberts works as a Academic Services Professional for University of West Georgia. Brian earned $71,317 in 2025.

Joshua Higgins

Skilled Craft Manager/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$71,269
Base pay
$71,269
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,269

Joshua Higgins is a Skilled Craft Manager at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $71,269.

Hailey Jordan

Police/Security Lead/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$71,170
Base pay
$71,170
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,170

Hailey Jordan is a Police/Security Lead at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $71,170.

Heidi Banford

Associate Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$71,074
Base pay
$71,074
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,074

Heidi Banford works as a Associate Professor for University of West Georgia. Heidi earned $71,074 in 2025.

Laura Wolfe

Instructor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$70,984
Base pay
$70,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,984

At University of West Georgia, Laura Wolfe serves as a Instructor. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,984.

John Roberts

Associate Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$70,949
Base pay
$70,949
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,949

John Roberts is a Associate Professor at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $70,949.

Aaron Walker

Police Officer/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$70,899
Base pay
$70,899
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,899

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,445

Aaron Walker is a Police Officer at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $70,899.

Alzbeta Hajkova

Assistant Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$70,855
Base pay
$70,855
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,855

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$480

At University of West Georgia, Alzbeta Hajkova serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,855.

John Cooper

Director Div/Dpt Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$70,744
Base pay
$70,744
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,744

John Cooper is a Director Div/Dpt Ad at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $70,744.

Bryan Perry

Assistant Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$70,741
Base pay
$70,741
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,741

Bryan Perry works as a Assistant Professor for University of West Georgia. Bryan earned $70,741 in 2025.

Ganesh Pokharel

Assistant Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$70,740
Base pay
$70,740
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,740

Ganesh Pokharel holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,740.

Stephen Chandler

Facilities Management Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$70,724
Base pay
$70,724
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,724

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,412

Stephen Chandler holds the role of Facilities Management Professional at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,724.

Christopher Swisher

IT Systems Supprt Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$70,720
Base pay
$70,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,720

Christopher Swisher is a IT Systems Supprt Professional at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $70,720.

Amanda Skinner

Facilities Manager/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$70,720
Base pay
$70,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,720

Amanda Skinner works as a Facilities Manager for University of West Georgia. Amanda earned $70,720 in 2025.

Debra Cooper

Manager/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$70,720
Base pay
$70,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,720

Debra Cooper is a Manager at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $70,720.

Mallory Sayre

Coach/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$70,720
Base pay
$70,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,720

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$6,108

Mallory Sayre works as a Coach for University of West Georgia. Mallory earned $70,720 in 2025.

Angela Presley

Academic Services Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$70,522
Base pay
$70,522
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,522

Angela Presley works as a Academic Services Professional for University of West Georgia. Angela earned $70,522 in 2025.

Jack Snyder

IT Security Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$70,505
Base pay
$70,505
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,505

Jack Snyder is a IT Security Professional at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $70,505.

Larry Rivers

Associate Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$70,460
Base pay
$70,460
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,460

Larry Rivers holds the role of Associate Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,460.

Nathan Rees

Associate Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$70,379
Base pay
$70,379
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,379

At University of West Georgia, Nathan Rees serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,379.

Caroline Nicholson

Administrative Specialist/Coordinator/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$70,320
Base pay
$70,320
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,320

Caroline Nicholson works as a Administrative Specialist/Coordinator for University of West Georgia. Caroline earned $70,320 in 2025.

Hrisheekesh Talari

Student Services Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$70,176
Base pay
$70,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,176

Hrisheekesh Talari holds the role of Student Services Professional at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,176.

Kalup Liszewski

Student Services Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$70,074
Base pay
$70,074
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,074

At University of West Georgia, Kalup Liszewski serves as a Student Services Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,074.

Sonya Barnes

Technical Design Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$70,049
Base pay
$70,049
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,049

At University of West Georgia, Sonya Barnes serves as a Technical Design Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,049.