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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 7

Christine Knoll

Instructor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$102,463
Base pay
$102,463
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,463

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,103

Christine Knoll is a Instructor at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $102,463.

Melanie Conrad

Associate Dean Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$102,418
Base pay
$102,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,418

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$418

Melanie Conrad works as a Associate Dean Ad for University of West Georgia. Melanie earned $102,418 in 2025.

Janet Strickland

Associate Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$102,039
Base pay
$102,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,039

Janet Strickland works as a Associate Professor for University of West Georgia. Janet earned $102,039 in 2025.

David Bush

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$101,779
Base pay
$101,779
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,779

David Bush holds the role of Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,779.

William Kenyon

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$101,764
Base pay
$101,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,764

At University of West Georgia, William Kenyon serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,764.

Lesley Donelson

Director Div/Dpt Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$101,731
Base pay
$101,731
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,731

Lesley Donelson is a Director Div/Dpt Ad at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $101,731.

Christine Simmonds-Moore

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$101,721
Base pay
$101,721
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,721

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,270

Christine Simmonds-Moore is a Professor at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $101,721.

Mohammad Yazdani

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$101,664
Base pay
$101,664
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,664

Mohammad Yazdani is a Professor at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $101,664.

Derek Steverson

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$101,600
Base pay
$101,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,600

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,134

Derek Steverson holds the role of Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,600.

Mary Kassis

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$101,580
Base pay
$101,580
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,580

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,790

At University of West Georgia, Mary Kassis serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,580.

Lisa Connell

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$101,576
Base pay
$101,576
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,576

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$6,114

Lisa Connell holds the role of Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,576.

Robert Schaefer

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$101,428
Base pay
$101,428
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,428

At University of West Georgia, Robert Schaefer serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,428.

Sara Molesworth-Kenyon

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$101,330
Base pay
$101,330
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,330

Sara Molesworth-Kenyon holds the role of Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,330.

Kyndel Tarziers

Assistant Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$101,250
Base pay
$101,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,250

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$210

Kyndel Tarziers works as a Assistant Professor for University of West Georgia. Kyndel earned $101,250 in 2025.

Marie-Cecile Bertau

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$100,851
Base pay
$100,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,851

Marie-Cecile Bertau works as a Professor for University of West Georgia. Marie-Cecile earned $100,851 in 2025.

Simone Lee

Lecturer/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$100,820
Base pay
$100,820
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,820

Simone Lee works as a Lecturer for University of West Georgia. Simone earned $100,820 in 2025.

Jesse Brewer

IT Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$100,612
Base pay
$100,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,612

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$967

At University of West Georgia, Jesse Brewer serves as a IT Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,612.

John Hansen

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$100,229
Base pay
$100,229
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,229

At University of West Georgia, John Hansen serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,229.

Samuel Thompson

Information Technology Manager/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$100,120
Base pay
$100,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,120

At University of West Georgia, Samuel Thompson serves as a Information Technology Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,120.

Melissa Johnson

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$99,993
Base pay
$99,993
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,993

Melissa Johnson holds the role of Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,993.

Camilla Gant

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$99,972
Base pay
$99,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,972

Camilla Gant works as a Professor for University of West Georgia. Camilla earned $99,972 in 2025.

Soo Moon

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$99,927
Base pay
$99,927
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,927

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,356

Soo Moon works as a Professor for University of West Georgia. Soo earned $99,927 in 2025.

Jody Bryan

Assistant Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$99,907
Base pay
$99,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,907

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,048

Jody Bryan works as a Assistant Professor for University of West Georgia. Jody earned $99,907 in 2025.

Elliott Farmer Jr

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$99,692
Base pay
$99,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,692

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,524

Elliott Farmer Jr works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for University of West Georgia. Elliott earned $99,692 in 2025.

Xiaofeng Gu

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$99,315
Base pay
$99,315
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,315

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,141

At University of West Georgia, Xiaofeng Gu serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,315.

Partha Ray

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$99,222
Base pay
$99,222
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,222

At University of West Georgia, Partha Ray serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,222.

Pam Dunagan

Assistant Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$99,046
Base pay
$99,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,046

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$29

Pam Dunagan is a Assistant Professor at University of West Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $99,046.

Joseph Geter

IT Database Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$98,944
Base pay
$98,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,944

Joseph Geter holds the role of IT Database Professional at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,944.

Reena Viswanath

Assistant Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$98,660
Base pay
$98,660
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,660

Reena Viswanath holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,660.

Julia Farmer

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$98,392
Base pay
$98,392
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,392

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,603

At University of West Georgia, Julia Farmer serves as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,392.

Amy Cuomo

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$98,317
Base pay
$98,317
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,317

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$216

Amy Cuomo works as a Professor for University of West Georgia. Amy earned $98,317 in 2025.

Gary Van Valen

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$98,250
Base pay
$98,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,250

At University of West Georgia, Gary Van Valen serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,250.

Stephanie Belim

Assistant Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$98,196
Base pay
$98,196
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,196

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,129

At University of West Georgia, Stephanie Belim serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,196.

James Schwab

Assistant Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$98,098
Base pay
$98,098
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,098

James Schwab holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,098.

Christopher Reece

IT Application Professional/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$98,000
Base pay
$98,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,000

Christopher Reece works as a IT Application Professional for University of West Georgia. Christopher earned $98,000 in 2025.

Gregory Fraser

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$97,920
Base pay
$97,920
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,920

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$536

Gregory Fraser works as a Professor for University of West Georgia. Gregory earned $97,920 in 2025.

Thomas Peterson

Associate Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$97,679
Base pay
$97,679
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,679

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$796

Thomas Peterson holds the role of Associate Professor at University of West Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,679.

Rochelle Elman

Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$97,584
Base pay
$97,584
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,584

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,136

Rochelle Elman works as a Professor for University of West Georgia. Rochelle earned $97,584 in 2025.

Chemera Ivory

Associate Professor/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$97,503
Base pay
$97,503
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,503

At University of West Georgia, Chemera Ivory serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,503.

William Vollenweider

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/University of West Georgia

2025 total comp
$97,467
Base pay
$97,467
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,467

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,442

William Vollenweider works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for University of West Georgia. William earned $97,467 in 2025.