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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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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.