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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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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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.