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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
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

$0$146,841+

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

Highest-paid first / page 11

Levy Hiers

Lecturer/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$71,103
Base pay
$71,103
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,103

Levy Hiers is a Lecturer at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $71,103.

Brian Roberts

Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$71,063
Base pay
$71,063
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,063

Brian Roberts holds the role of Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,063.

Lynn Darsey

Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$71,062
Base pay
$71,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,062

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$184

Lynn Darsey is a Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $71,062.

Katrina Crumpton

Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$71,061
Base pay
$71,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,061

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$770

Katrina Crumpton works as a Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for Valdosta State University. Katrina earned $71,061 in 2025.

Joshua Robertson

Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$71,061
Base pay
$71,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,061

At Valdosta State University, Joshua Robertson serves as a Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,061.

Patrick Mcelwain

Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$71,060
Base pay
$71,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,060

At Valdosta State University, Patrick Mcelwain serves as a Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,060.

Barbara Lane

Senior Lecturer/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$71,019
Base pay
$71,019
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,019

Barbara Lane is a Senior Lecturer at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $71,019.

Anthony Bryant

Manager/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$70,917
Base pay
$70,917
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,917

Anthony Bryant works as a Manager for Valdosta State University. Anthony earned $70,917 in 2025.

Jeffrey Cox

Associate Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$70,898
Base pay
$70,898
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,898

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$372

Jeffrey Cox holds the role of Associate Professor at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,898.

Kenny Mcdonald

Police Officer/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$70,878
Base pay
$70,878
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,878

At Valdosta State University, Kenny Mcdonald serves as a Police Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,878.

Rosalyn Martinez

Academic Affairs Manager/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$70,787
Base pay
$70,787
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,787

At Valdosta State University, Rosalyn Martinez serves as a Academic Affairs Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,787.

Beth Whitmer

Academic Services Professional/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$70,669
Base pay
$70,669
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,669

Beth Whitmer is a Academic Services Professional at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $70,669.

Melissa Pihos

Associate Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$70,609
Base pay
$70,609
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,609

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$500

Melissa Pihos holds the role of Associate Professor at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,609.

Catherine Bowers

Librarian Ac/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$70,593
Base pay
$70,593
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,593

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,918

Catherine Bowers holds the role of Librarian Ac at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,593.

Jessica Lee

Librarian Ac/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$70,593
Base pay
$70,593
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,593

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,884

Jessica Lee is a Librarian Ac at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $70,593.

Jessica Millican

Academic Affairs Manager/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$70,300
Base pay
$70,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,300

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$922

Jessica Millican works as a Academic Affairs Manager for Valdosta State University. Jessica earned $70,300 in 2025.

Christen Dillon

Assistant Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$70,210
Base pay
$70,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,210

Christen Dillon holds the role of Assistant Professor at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,210.

Alfred Reed

IT Network Supprt Professional/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$70,148
Base pay
$70,148
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,148

Alfred Reed is a IT Network Supprt Professional at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $70,148.

Catherine Wills

Manager/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$70,067
Base pay
$70,067
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,067

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$202

Catherine Wills holds the role of Manager at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,067.

Jan Weisberg

Head Coach/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$70,019
Base pay
$70,019
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,019

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,137

At Valdosta State University, Jan Weisberg serves as a Head Coach. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,019.

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.