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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 5

Nicole Alemanne

Associate Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$104,916
Base pay
$104,916
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,916

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,296

Nicole Alemanne holds the role of Associate Professor at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,916.

Abigail Heuss

Interim Department Chair/Head Ac/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$104,584
Base pay
$104,584
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,584

Abigail Heuss holds the role of Interim Department Chair/Head Ac at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,584.

Huzeyfe Cakmakci

Assistant Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$104,476
Base pay
$104,476
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,476

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,548

At Valdosta State University, Huzeyfe Cakmakci serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,476.

Jennifer Lambert-Shute

Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$103,965
Base pay
$103,965
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,965

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,190

Jennifer Lambert-Shute is a Professor at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $103,965.

Ted Gaskins

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$103,837
Base pay
$103,837
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,837

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$740

At Valdosta State University, Ted Gaskins serves as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,837.

Barbara Radcliffe

Associate Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$103,536
Base pay
$103,536
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,536

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$123

Barbara Radcliffe holds the role of Associate Professor at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,536.

Diane Holliman

Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$103,516
Base pay
$103,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,516

Diane Holliman is a Professor at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $103,516.

Elizabeth Olphie

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$103,452
Base pay
$103,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,452

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$6,582

Elizabeth Olphie holds the role of Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,452.

Ofelia Nikolova

Department Chair/Head Ac/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$103,244
Base pay
$103,244
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,244

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,291

Ofelia Nikolova is a Department Chair/Head Ac at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $103,244.

Charles Talor

Associate Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$103,195
Base pay
$103,195
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,195

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$949

Charles Talor works as a Associate Professor for Valdosta State University. Charles earned $103,195 in 2025.

Rebecca Taylor

Associate Administrator/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$103,124
Base pay
$103,124
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,124

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$806

Rebecca Taylor works as a Associate Administrator for Valdosta State University. Rebecca earned $103,124 in 2025.

Kristy Litster

Associate Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$102,761
Base pay
$102,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,761

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,725

Kristy Litster works as a Associate Professor for Valdosta State University. Kristy earned $102,761 in 2025.

Ted Geltner

Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$101,857
Base pay
$101,857
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,857

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,018

Ted Geltner works as a Professor for Valdosta State University. Ted earned $101,857 in 2025.

Susan Blankenship

Associate Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$101,395
Base pay
$101,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,395

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,440

At Valdosta State University, Susan Blankenship serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,395.

Alicia Roberson

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$101,176
Base pay
$101,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,176

Alicia Roberson holds the role of Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,176.

Stanley Jones

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$101,109
Base pay
$101,109
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,109

Stanley Jones works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for Valdosta State University. Stanley earned $101,109 in 2025.

Harris Guthrie

Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$100,776
Base pay
$100,776
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,776

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$716

At Valdosta State University, Harris Guthrie serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,776.

Hanae Kanno

Associate Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$100,578
Base pay
$100,578
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,578

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,491

Hanae Kanno works as a Associate Professor for Valdosta State University. Hanae earned $100,578 in 2025.

Lenese Colson

Interim Department Chair/Head Ac/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$100,154
Base pay
$100,154
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,154

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,652

Lenese Colson is a Interim Department Chair/Head Ac at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $100,154.

Taralynn Hartsell

Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$100,081
Base pay
$100,081
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,081

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,019

Taralynn Hartsell holds the role of Professor at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,081.

James Nienow

Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$99,932
Base pay
$99,932
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,932

James Nienow is a Professor at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $99,932.

Knicole Lee

Associate Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$99,833
Base pay
$99,833
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,833

Knicole Lee is a Associate Professor at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $99,833.

Minsun Song

Associate Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$99,774
Base pay
$99,774
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,774

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,350

Minsun Song is a Associate Professor at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $99,774.

Douglas Tanner

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$99,719
Base pay
$99,719
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,719

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,191

At Valdosta State University, Douglas Tanner serves as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,719.

Benjamin Li

Associate Administrator/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$99,302
Base pay
$99,302
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,302

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$496

Benjamin Li is a Associate Administrator at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $99,302.

Blaine Browne

Associate Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$99,282
Base pay
$99,282
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,282

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$697

Blaine Browne is a Associate Professor at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $99,282.

Barrie Fitzgerald

Associate Administrator/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$99,089
Base pay
$99,089
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,089

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,802

Barrie Fitzgerald is a Associate Administrator at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $99,089.

Andrea Krispin

Interim Department Chair/Head Ac/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$98,990
Base pay
$98,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,990

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,047

Andrea Krispin holds the role of Interim Department Chair/Head Ac at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,990.

Jonghoon Kang

Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$98,950
Base pay
$98,950
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,950

Jonghoon Kang holds the role of Professor at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,950.

Jamie Workman

Associate Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$98,919
Base pay
$98,919
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,919

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,143

Jamie Workman is a Associate Professor at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $98,919.

Lynda Ott

Associate Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$98,887
Base pay
$98,887
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,887

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,839

At Valdosta State University, Lynda Ott serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,887.

Ericka Parra

Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$98,079
Base pay
$98,079
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,079

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,300

Ericka Parra works as a Professor for Valdosta State University. Ericka earned $98,079 in 2025.

Deborah Paine

Department Chair/Head Ac/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$97,985
Base pay
$97,985
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,985

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,448

At Valdosta State University, Deborah Paine serves as a Department Chair/Head Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,985.

Heidi Cox

Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$97,782
Base pay
$97,782
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,782

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,983

Heidi Cox works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for Valdosta State University. Heidi earned $97,782 in 2025.

Lois Bellflowers

Associate Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$97,633
Base pay
$97,633
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,633

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$205

Lois Bellflowers works as a Associate Professor for Valdosta State University. Lois earned $97,633 in 2025.

Russell Hoff

Assistant Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$97,192
Base pay
$97,192
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,192

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,124

At Valdosta State University, Russell Hoff serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,192.

Jiyoon Jung

Associate Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$96,955
Base pay
$96,955
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,955

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,774

Jiyoon Jung holds the role of Associate Professor at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,955.

Luis Bejarano

Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$96,524
Base pay
$96,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,524

Luis Bejarano holds the role of Professor at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,524.

Ubaraj Katawal

Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$96,420
Base pay
$96,420
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,420

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,500

Ubaraj Katawal holds the role of Professor at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,420.

Anne Price

Professor/Valdosta State University

2025 total comp
$96,193
Base pay
$96,193
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,193

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,373

Anne Price works as a Professor for Valdosta State University. Anne earned $96,193 in 2025.