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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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Shelby Ringer

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$70,000
Base pay
$70,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,000

Shelby Ringer is a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $70,000.

Amanda Bowman

Assistant Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$70,000
Base pay
$70,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,000

Amanda Bowman is a Assistant Professor at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $70,000.

Kate Aldom

Assistant Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$70,000
Base pay
$70,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,000

At University of West Georgia, Kate Aldom serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,000.

Adolfo Velasquez

Manager/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$69,988
Base pay
$69,988
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,988

Adolfo Velasquez holds the role of Manager at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,988.

Kelly Smith

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$69,930
Base pay
$69,930
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,930

At University of West Georgia, Kelly Smith serves as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,930.

Melanie Brooks

Academic Services Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$69,854
Base pay
$69,854
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,854

At University of West Georgia, Melanie Brooks serves as a Academic Services Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,854.

Katherine Fontanella

Academic Services Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$69,790
Base pay
$69,790
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,790

Katherine Fontanella is a Academic Services Professional at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $69,790.

Austin Davis

Coach/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$69,733
Base pay
$69,733
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,733

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$115

Austin Davis works as a Coach for University of West Georgia. Austin earned $69,733 in 2025.

Tara Pearson

Director Div/Dpt Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$69,707
Base pay
$69,707
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,707

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$963

At University of West Georgia, Tara Pearson serves as a Director Div/Dpt Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,707.

Emily Krish

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$69,700
Base pay
$69,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,700

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$87

Emily Krish holds the role of Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,700.

Nickolaus Garner

Police Security Manager Supervisor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$69,684
Base pay
$69,684
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,684

At University of West Georgia, Nickolaus Garner serves as a Police Security Manager Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,684.

Garth Wilson

IT Client Support Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$69,680
Base pay
$69,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,680

Garth Wilson holds the role of IT Client Support Professional at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,680.

Quinderious Roberts

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

2025 total comp
$69,680
Base pay
$69,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,680

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,471

At University of West Georgia, Quinderious Roberts serves as a Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,680.

Anna Taylor

Academic Affairs Manager/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$69,680
Base pay
$69,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,680

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$477

Anna Taylor holds the role of Academic Affairs Manager at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,680.

Tina Skinner Reece

Business Oper Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$69,680
Base pay
$69,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,680

Tina Skinner Reece holds the role of Business Oper Professional at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,680.

Julian Cowart

Manager/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$69,680
Base pay
$69,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,680

Julian Cowart works as a Manager for University of West Georgia. Julian earned $69,680 in 2025.

Christine Rolka

IT Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$69,487
Base pay
$69,487
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,487

At University of West Georgia, Christine Rolka serves as a IT Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,487.

Michael Speir

Business Oper Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$69,443
Base pay
$69,443
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,443

Michael Speir is a Business Oper Professional at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $69,443.

David Stone

Police/Security Lead/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$69,335
Base pay
$69,335
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,335

David Stone is a Police/Security Lead at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $69,335.

Terence Smith

Academic Services Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$69,320
Base pay
$69,320
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,320

At University of West Georgia, Terence Smith serves as a Academic Services Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,320.

Kristopher Jackson

Academic Services Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$69,084
Base pay
$69,084
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,084

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$885

Kristopher Jackson is a Academic Services Professional at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $69,084.

Meredith Ledbetter

Academic Affairs Manager/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$69,027
Base pay
$69,027
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,027

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,201

Meredith Ledbetter works as a Academic Affairs Manager for University of West Georgia. Meredith earned $69,027 in 2025.

Jacob Skinner

IT Network Supprt Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$69,019
Base pay
$69,019
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,019

Jacob Skinner is a IT Network Supprt Professional at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $69,019.

Elizabeth Mcclure-Frank

Assistant Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$68,944
Base pay
$68,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,944

At University of West Georgia, Elizabeth Mcclure-Frank serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,944.

Logan Leslie

Assistant Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$68,909
Base pay
$68,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,909

Logan Leslie works as a Assistant Professor for University of West Georgia. Logan earned $68,909 in 2025.

Kristi Chastain

Academic Services Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$68,908
Base pay
$68,908
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,908

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$717

At University of West Georgia, Kristi Chastain serves as a Academic Services Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,908.

Marian Buzon

Associate Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$68,858
Base pay
$68,858
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,858

Marian Buzon holds the role of Associate Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,858.

Viviene Wood

Senior Lecturer/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$68,807
Base pay
$68,807
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,807

At University of West Georgia, Viviene Wood serves as a Senior Lecturer. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,807.

Wesley Gay

Lecturer/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$68,722
Base pay
$68,722
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,722

Wesley Gay holds the role of Lecturer at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,722.

Lana Kempton

Academic Services Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$68,640
Base pay
$68,640
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,640

At University of West Georgia, Lana Kempton serves as a Academic Services Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,640.

Cody Mason

Associate Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$68,555
Base pay
$68,555
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,555

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$895

At University of West Georgia, Cody Mason serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,555.

Summer Thompson

Instructor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$68,420
Base pay
$68,420
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,420

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$853

At University of West Georgia, Summer Thompson serves as a Instructor. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,420.

Cordellya Smith

Academic Services Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$68,257
Base pay
$68,257
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,257

Cordellya Smith holds the role of Academic Services Professional at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,257.

Zale Lewallen

Police Security Manager Supervisor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$68,228
Base pay
$68,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,228

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,869

Zale Lewallen holds the role of Police Security Manager Supervisor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,228.

Melanie Jordan

Senior Lecturer/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$68,189
Base pay
$68,189
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,189

At University of West Georgia, Melanie Jordan serves as a Senior Lecturer. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,189.

Samuel Horsley

Academic Affairs Manager/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$68,088
Base pay
$68,088
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,088

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,094

Samuel Horsley holds the role of Academic Affairs Manager at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,088.

Julie Dobbs

Business Oper Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$68,045
Base pay
$68,045
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,045

Julie Dobbs is a Business Oper Professional at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $68,045.

Christine Ginther

Director Div/Dpt Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$68,000
Base pay
$68,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,000

Christine Ginther is a Director Div/Dpt Ad at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $68,000.

Nathan Rehfuss

Instructor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$67,892
Base pay
$67,892
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,892

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,598

Nathan Rehfuss holds the role of Instructor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,892.

Shawn Isaacs

Technical Design Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$67,838
Base pay
$67,838
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,838

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,251

At University of West Georgia, Shawn Isaacs serves as a Technical Design Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,838.