Georgia / Valdosta State University
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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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
Highest-paid first / page 6
Associate Professor/Valdosta State University
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Meagan Wood Hopkins works as a Associate Professor for Valdosta State University. Meagan earned $96,167 in 2025.
Associate Professor/Valdosta State University
Donald Thieme works as a Associate Professor for Valdosta State University. Donald earned $96,059 in 2025.
Assistant Professor/Valdosta State University
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Martha-Susan Ramirez is a Assistant Professor at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $95,898.
Head Coach/Valdosta State University
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Chandler Merkerson works as a Head Coach for Valdosta State University. Chandler earned $95,841 in 2025.
Professor/Valdosta State University
Kelly Davidson holds the role of Professor at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,731.
Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Valdosta State University
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David Starling works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for Valdosta State University. David earned $95,627 in 2025.
Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Valdosta State University
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At Valdosta State University, Michael Black serves as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,514.
Assistant Professor/Valdosta State University
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Christopher Downing Jr holds the role of Assistant Professor at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,500.
Professor/Valdosta State University
At Valdosta State University, Jenifer Turco serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,316.
Associate Professor/Valdosta State University
Donna Gosnell holds the role of Associate Professor at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,240.
Lecturer/Valdosta State University
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Lynn Crump holds the role of Lecturer at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,111.
Assistant Professor/Valdosta State University
Lisa Batten works as a Assistant Professor for Valdosta State University. Lisa earned $95,000 in 2025.
Associate Professor/Valdosta State University
Han Chen holds the role of Associate Professor at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,775.
Assistant Professor/Valdosta State University
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Lisa Lowe holds the role of Assistant Professor at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,109.
Professor/Valdosta State University
Melanie Byrd is a Professor at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $93,774.
Assistant Professor/Valdosta State University
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Ansul Lokdarshi works as a Assistant Professor for Valdosta State University. Ansul earned $93,745 in 2025.
Assistant Professor/Valdosta State University
Jamil Davis holds the role of Assistant Professor at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,667.
Associate Administrator/Valdosta State University
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At Valdosta State University, Wendy Byrd serves as a Associate Administrator. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,364.
Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Valdosta State University
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Alyssa Foskey holds the role of Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,000.
Professor/Valdosta State University
Toluwalope Salami works as a Professor for Valdosta State University. Toluwalope earned $92,999 in 2025.
Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Valdosta State University
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Alan Sanderson is a Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $92,646.
Professor/Valdosta State University
Theodore Uyeno works as a Professor for Valdosta State University. Theodore earned $92,542 in 2025.
Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Valdosta State University
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At Valdosta State University, John Wright serves as a Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,323.
Senior Lecturer/Valdosta State University
Teresa Doscher works as a Senior Lecturer for Valdosta State University. Teresa earned $92,299 in 2025.
Professor/Valdosta State University
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At Valdosta State University, Alexandrina Focsan serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,221.
Professor/Valdosta State University
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Yakov Woldman holds the role of Professor at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,132.
Professor/Valdosta State University
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At Valdosta State University, Alicja Rieger serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,111.
Assistant Professor/Valdosta State University
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At Valdosta State University, Katherine Lamb serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,975.
Professor/Valdosta State University
Charles Kicey is a Professor at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $91,822.
Professor/Valdosta State University
Karen Acosta Caballero works as a Professor for Valdosta State University. Karen earned $91,532 in 2025.
Asso/Asst Department Chair/Dir/Hd Ac/Valdosta State University
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At Valdosta State University, Kenneth Smith serves as a Asso/Asst Department Chair/Dir/Hd Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,307.
Professor/Valdosta State University
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Ransom Gladwin works as a Professor for Valdosta State University. Ransom earned $91,136 in 2025.
Interim Department Chair/Head Ac/Valdosta State University
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Peter Geldrich holds the role of Interim Department Chair/Head Ac at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,047.
Assistant Professor/Valdosta State University
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Kathy Nobles is a Assistant Professor at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $90,855.
Senior Lecturer/Valdosta State University
Douglas Robinson is a Senior Lecturer at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $90,840.
Associate Professor/Valdosta State University
Michael Bochenko holds the role of Associate Professor at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,732.
Professor/Valdosta State University
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John Dunn holds the role of Professor at Valdosta State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,454.
Associate Professor/Valdosta State University
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At Valdosta State University, Shantanu Chakraborty serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,227.
Pharmacist Ad/Valdosta State University
Emily Heruska is a Pharmacist Ad at Valdosta State University. 2025 total compensation came to $90,203.
Assistant Professor/Valdosta State University
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At Valdosta State University, John Lairsey serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,182.