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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 16

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.