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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 3

Vanessa Griffin

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$129,827
Base pay
$129,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,827

At University of West Georgia, Vanessa Griffin serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,827.

Susana Velez-Castrillon

Associate Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$129,387
Base pay
$129,387
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,387

At University of West Georgia, Susana Velez-Castrillon serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,387.

Austin Janowski

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$128,560
Base pay
$128,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,560

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,320

Austin Janowski holds the role of Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,560.

Kelly Steed

Assoc/Asst Dean Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$128,000
Base pay
$128,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,849

Kelly Steed holds the role of Assoc/Asst Dean Ad at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,000.

Colton Campbell

Chief Public Relations Officer/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$128,000
Base pay
$128,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$422

Colton Campbell holds the role of Chief Public Relations Officer at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,000.

Brett Miles

Assoc/Asst Dean Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$128,000
Base pay
$128,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,887

At University of West Georgia, Brett Miles serves as a Assoc/Asst Dean Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,000.

Julia Whisenhunt

Associate Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$127,564
Base pay
$127,564
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,564

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$554

Julia Whisenhunt holds the role of Associate Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,564.

Hilde Patron Boenheim

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$127,328
Base pay
$127,328
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,328

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,579

Hilde Patron Boenheim is a Professor at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $127,328.

Paul Rutledge

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$127,132
Base pay
$127,132
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,132

Paul Rutledge is a Professor at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $127,132.

Janet Gubbins

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$126,960
Base pay
$126,960
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,960

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,477

Janet Gubbins is a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $126,960.

Morris Council Iii

Associate Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$126,601
Base pay
$126,601
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,601

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$6,450

Morris Council Iii holds the role of Associate Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,601.

Howard Russell

Director Div/Dpt Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$126,304
Base pay
$126,304
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,304

Howard Russell holds the role of Director Div/Dpt Ad at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,304.

Sheree Srader

Director Div/Dpt Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$126,000
Base pay
$126,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,553

Sheree Srader holds the role of Director Div/Dpt Ad at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,000.

Kimberly Scranage

Chief Enrollment Services Officer/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$125,860
Base pay
$125,860
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,860

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$963

At University of West Georgia, Kimberly Scranage serves as a Chief Enrollment Services Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,860.

Kathleen Morales

Associate Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$125,037
Base pay
$125,037
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,037

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,754

At University of West Georgia, Kathleen Morales serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,037.

Marjorie Snipes

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$125,002
Base pay
$125,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,002

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$177

At University of West Georgia, Marjorie Snipes serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,002.

Saeed Gholamalitabarfirouzjaee

Assistant Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$125,000
Base pay
$125,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,000

Saeed Gholamalitabarfirouzjaee holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,000.

Jean Ruffin

Assistant Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$124,578
Base pay
$124,578
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,578

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
-$196

Jean Ruffin holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,578.

Bridgette Stewart

Director Div/Dpt Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$124,500
Base pay
$124,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,500

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,911

Bridgette Stewart is a Director Div/Dpt Ad at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $124,500.

Blake Adams

Director Div/Dpt Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$124,480
Base pay
$124,480
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,480

Blake Adams is a Director Div/Dpt Ad at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $124,480.

Chad Davidson

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$124,189
Base pay
$124,189
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,189

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,754

At University of West Georgia, Chad Davidson serves as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,189.

Neema Noori

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$124,143
Base pay
$124,143
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,143

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$9,009

Neema Noori holds the role of Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,143.

Heather Mbaye

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$124,020
Base pay
$124,020
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,020

At University of West Georgia, Heather Mbaye serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,020.

Michael Orsega

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$123,665
Base pay
$123,665
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,665

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,637

Michael Orsega is a Professor at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $123,665.

Gregory Payne

Department Chair/Head Ac/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$122,870
Base pay
$122,870
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,870

Gregory Payne is a Department Chair/Head Ac at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $122,870.

Kevin Shunn

Department Chair/Head Ac/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$122,712
Base pay
$122,712
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,712

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,569

At University of West Georgia, Kevin Shunn serves as a Department Chair/Head Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,712.

Toni Franklin

Associate Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$122,622
Base pay
$122,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,622

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,649

Toni Franklin is a Associate Professor at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $122,622.

Anthony Fleming

Department Chair/Head Ac/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$122,615
Base pay
$122,615
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,615

At University of West Georgia, Anthony Fleming serves as a Department Chair/Head Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,615.

Satyanarayana Mruthinti

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$122,334
Base pay
$122,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,334

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,634

Satyanarayana Mruthinti is a Professor at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $122,334.

Beth Sheppard

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$122,332
Base pay
$122,332
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,332

Beth Sheppard is a Professor at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $122,332.

Sungwoong Lee

Associate Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$121,838
Base pay
$121,838
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,838

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$982

Sungwoong Lee is a Associate Professor at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $121,838.

Jennifer Edelman

Associate Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$121,748
Base pay
$121,748
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,748

Jennifer Edelman holds the role of Associate Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,748.

Lizhong Peng

Associate Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$121,656
Base pay
$121,656
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,656

Lizhong Peng is a Associate Professor at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $121,656.

Julie Raschen

Assistant Professor, Clinical/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$121,639
Base pay
$121,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,639

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,543

Julie Raschen is a Assistant Professor, Clinical at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $121,639.

Robert Griffin

Associate Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$121,524
Base pay
$121,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,524

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$465

Robert Griffin holds the role of Associate Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,524.

Tobin Hart

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$120,294
Base pay
$120,294
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,294

Tobin Hart holds the role of Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,294.

Ambrose Moncayo

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$120,000
Base pay
$120,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$805

At University of West Georgia, Ambrose Moncayo serves as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,000.

Foster Scotland

Director Div/Dpt Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$120,000
Base pay
$120,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,000

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$206

Foster Scotland works as a Director Div/Dpt Ad for University of West Georgia. Foster earned $120,000 in 2025.

Sally Richter

Associate Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$119,795
Base pay
$119,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,795

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,374

At University of West Georgia, Sally Richter serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,795.

David Boldt

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$119,540
Base pay
$119,540
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,540

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,381

David Boldt works as a Professor for University of West Georgia. David earned $119,540 in 2025.