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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 20

Clayton Mitchell

Skilled Craftsperson/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,208
Base pay
$60,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,208

Clayton Mitchell works as a Skilled Craftsperson for University of West Georgia. Clayton earned $60,208 in 2025.

Bethany Ramos

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

2025 total comp
$60,192
Base pay
$60,192
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,192

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$10,943

Bethany Ramos is a Asso/Asst Director Div/Dept Ad at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $60,192.

Justin Mayercik

IT Systems Supprt Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,108
Base pay
$60,108
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,108

Justin Mayercik holds the role of IT Systems Supprt Professional at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,108.

Erika Mcclain

Acad Srv Parapro/Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,024
Base pay
$60,024
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,024

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,947

Erika Mcclain works as a Acad Srv Parapro/Professional for University of West Georgia. Erika earned $60,024 in 2025.

Myra Rhoden

Assistant Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,000
Base pay
$60,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,437

Myra Rhoden works as a Assistant Professor for University of West Georgia. Myra earned $60,000 in 2025.

Susan Smith

Academic Services Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,000
Base pay
$60,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,000

Susan Smith works as a Academic Services Professional for University of West Georgia. Susan earned $60,000 in 2025.

Thongphiene Hansen

Associate/Assistant Manager/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$59,967
Base pay
$59,967
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,967

Thongphiene Hansen holds the role of Associate/Assistant Manager at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,967.

Darian Bernard

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

2025 total comp
$59,822
Base pay
$59,822
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,822

Darian Bernard holds the role of Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,822.

Christopher Bradford

Facility Oper Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$59,818
Base pay
$59,818
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,818

Christopher Bradford holds the role of Facility Oper Professional at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,818.

Melissa Wynn

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

2025 total comp
$59,661
Base pay
$59,661
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,661

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,914

Melissa Wynn holds the role of Asso/Asst Director Div/Dept Ad at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,661.

Holly Garner

Hr/Eeo/Od Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$59,595
Base pay
$59,595
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,595

At University of West Georgia, Holly Garner serves as a Hr/Eeo/Od Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,595.

Darah Smallwood

Office Manager/Clerical Supr/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$59,585
Base pay
$59,585
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,585

At University of West Georgia, Darah Smallwood serves as a Office Manager/Clerical Supr. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,585.

Mary Phillips

Academic Services Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$59,490
Base pay
$59,490
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,490

Mary Phillips works as a Academic Services Professional for University of West Georgia. Mary earned $59,490 in 2025.

David Robinson

Senior Lecturer/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$59,450
Base pay
$59,450
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,450

David Robinson holds the role of Senior Lecturer at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,450.

Rebecca Demayo

Academic Services Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$59,367
Base pay
$59,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,367

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,014

Rebecca Demayo holds the role of Academic Services Professional at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,367.

Jeremy Wildberger

External Affairs Manager/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$59,338
Base pay
$59,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,338

At University of West Georgia, Jeremy Wildberger serves as a External Affairs Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,338.

Makena Burns

Alumni Relations Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$59,338
Base pay
$59,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,338

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$151

Makena Burns holds the role of Alumni Relations Professional at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,338.

Edward Pugh

Fiscal Affairs Manager/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$59,284
Base pay
$59,284
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,284

Edward Pugh works as a Fiscal Affairs Manager for University of West Georgia. Edward earned $59,284 in 2025.

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.

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.

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.