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Valdosta State University

Source file: Georgia — State Employee Salaries (Open Georgia / TIGA) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Valdosta State University operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.

In 2025, this agency had 2,142 employees with median total compensation of $9,200; the highest distinct record was $363,455.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$72M
Employees
2,142
Median total
$9,200
Highest record
$363,455

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 2,142 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($9,200) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$33,610 (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
$932
$3,330
$9,200
$58,146
$93,774

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $93,774 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $932. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Student Assistant
482 · $2,049
Professor
125 · $110,083
Associate Professor
69 · $87,678

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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Ellen Haight

Limited Term Faculty/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$69,992
Base pay
$69,992
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,992

Ellen Haight works as a Limited Term Faculty for Valdosta State University. Ellen earned $69,992 in 2025.

Edris Balaustre

Senior Lecturer/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$69,771
Base pay
$69,771
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,771

Edris Balaustre works as a Senior Lecturer for Valdosta State University. Edris earned $69,771 in 2025.

Lance Cruz

Police Security Professional/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$69,700
Base pay
$69,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,700

At Valdosta State University, Lance Cruz serves as a Police Security Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,700.

Paul Higgs

Lecturer/Valdosta State University

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
$2,040

At Valdosta State University, Paul Higgs serves as a Lecturer. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,680.

Travis Nolley

IT Systems Supprt Professional/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$69,560
Base pay
$69,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,560

Travis Nolley works as a IT Systems Supprt Professional for Valdosta State University. Travis earned $69,560 in 2025.

Rebekah Watson

Lecturer/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$69,556
Base pay
$69,556
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,556

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,902

Rebekah Watson is a Lecturer at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $69,556.

Thomas Carter

Skilled Craftsperson/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$69,496
Base pay
$69,496
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,496

Thomas Carter is a Skilled Craftsperson at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $69,496.

Eric Blix

Assistant Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$69,491
Base pay
$69,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,491

Eric Blix works as a Assistant Professor for Valdosta State University. Eric earned $69,491 in 2025.

Zhong Brantley

Associate Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$69,474
Base pay
$69,474
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,474

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,171

Zhong Brantley holds the role of Associate Professor at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,474.

Aimee Batista

Manager/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$69,441
Base pay
$69,441
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,441

At Valdosta State University, Aimee Batista serves as a Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,441.

Rebecca Petrella

Manager/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$69,441
Base pay
$69,441
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,441

Rebecca Petrella holds the role of Manager at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,441.

Vaconna Hardin

Manager/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$69,441
Base pay
$69,441
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,441

Vaconna Hardin works as a Manager for Valdosta State University. Vaconna earned $69,441 in 2025.

Nicole Foster

Manager/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$69,439
Base pay
$69,439
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,439

Nicole Foster is a Manager at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $69,439.

Wanda Stracener

Manager/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$69,438
Base pay
$69,438
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,438

At Valdosta State University, Wanda Stracener serves as a Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,438.

Joseph Mason

Associate Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$69,375
Base pay
$69,375
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,375

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$924

Joseph Mason holds the role of Associate Professor at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,375.

Ryan Smith

Assistant Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$68,975
Base pay
$68,975
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,975

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$704

Ryan Smith holds the role of Assistant Professor at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,975.

Andrew Wells

IT Systems Supprt Professional/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$68,920
Base pay
$68,920
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,920

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$969

Andrew Wells holds the role of IT Systems Supprt Professional at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,920.

Tamara Hardesty

Associate Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$68,901
Base pay
$68,901
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,901

Tamara Hardesty works as a Associate Professor for Valdosta State University. Tamara earned $68,901 in 2025.

John Hansen

Coach Retiree/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$68,895
Base pay
$68,895
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,895

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,241

At Valdosta State University, John Hansen serves as a Coach Retiree. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,895.

Rebecca Storey

Lecturer/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$68,856
Base pay
$68,856
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,856

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,904

Rebecca Storey is a Lecturer at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $68,856.

Shipra Gupta

Assistant Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$68,825
Base pay
$68,825
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,825

Shipra Gupta holds the role of Assistant Professor at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,825.

Leslie Jones

Associate Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$68,788
Base pay
$68,788
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,788

At Valdosta State University, Leslie Jones serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,788.

Jenny Evans

Assistant Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$68,773
Base pay
$68,773
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,773

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,978

Jenny Evans works as a Assistant Professor for Valdosta State University. Jenny earned $68,773 in 2025.

Quinn Vallotton

Dev/Fundraising Professional/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$68,736
Base pay
$68,736
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,736

Quinn Vallotton holds the role of Dev/Fundraising Professional at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,736.

Joshua Pifer

Associate Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$68,723
Base pay
$68,723
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,723

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,296

At Valdosta State University, Joshua Pifer serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,723.

Adrian Taylor

IT Client Support Professional/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$68,718
Base pay
$68,718
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,718

Adrian Taylor holds the role of IT Client Support Professional at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,718.

Robert Hudnall

IT Client Support Professional/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$68,718
Base pay
$68,718
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,718

Robert Hudnall is a IT Client Support Professional at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $68,718.

Keith Watson

IT Client Support Professional/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$68,716
Base pay
$68,716
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,716

Keith Watson holds the role of IT Client Support Professional at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,716.

John Phillips

Assistant Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$68,640
Base pay
$68,640
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,640

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$736

John Phillips holds the role of Assistant Professor at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,640.

Holly Lawrence

Academic Affairs Manager/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$68,388
Base pay
$68,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,388

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$9,134

At Valdosta State University, Holly Lawrence serves as a Academic Affairs Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,388.

Jacquelyn Hopkins

Academic Affairs Manager/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$68,387
Base pay
$68,387
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,387

Jacquelyn Hopkins works as a Academic Affairs Manager for Valdosta State University. Jacquelyn earned $68,387 in 2025.

Latricia Carter

Academic Affairs Manager/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$68,385
Base pay
$68,385
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,385

At Valdosta State University, Latricia Carter serves as a Academic Affairs Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,385.

Jacob Humes

IT Systems Supprt Professional/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$68,260
Base pay
$68,260
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,260

Jacob Humes is a IT Systems Supprt Professional at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $68,260.

Blake Cannon

Accounting Professional/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$68,193
Base pay
$68,193
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,193

Blake Cannon is a Accounting Professional at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $68,193.

Cory Luke

Police Officer/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$68,040
Base pay
$68,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,040

At Valdosta State University, Cory Luke serves as a Police Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,040.

Shelby Lamar

Manager/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$67,912
Base pay
$67,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,912

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$372

Shelby Lamar holds the role of Manager at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,912.

Jay Johnson

Head Athletics Professional/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$67,805
Base pay
$67,805
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,805

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$252

Jay Johnson works as a Head Athletics Professional for Valdosta State University. Jay earned $67,805 in 2025.

Kyoung-Im Park

Associate Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$67,757
Base pay
$67,757
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,757

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$975

Kyoung-Im Park is a Associate Professor at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $67,757.

Dean Duncan

Lecturer/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$67,623
Base pay
$67,623
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,623

Dean Duncan is a Lecturer at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $67,623.

Haley Sherman

Assistant Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$67,556
Base pay
$67,556
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,556

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,286

Haley Sherman works as a Assistant Professor for Valdosta State University. Haley earned $67,556 in 2025.