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South Carolina State University

Source file: South Carolina — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The South Carolina State University is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 357 employees with median total compensation of $75,014; the highest distinct record was $347,737.

Year
2026
Employees
357
Median total
$75,014
Highest record
$347,737

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$50,000$199,434+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 357 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($75,014) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$84,614 (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
$55,426
$62,320
$75,014
$93,301
$122,400

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $122,400 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $55,426. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Professor
49 · $79,391
Assistant Professor
42 · $75,900
Associate Professor
39 · $79,024
Instructor
24 · $56,273
Athletics Coach
19 · $73,000

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 1

Alexander Conyers

Agency Head/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$347,737
Base pay
$347,737
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$347,737

At South Carolina State University, Alexander Conyers serves as a Agency Head. Their 2026 pay totaled $347,737.

Chenniss Berry

Athletics Coach/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$312,885
Base pay
$312,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$312,885

At South Carolina State University, Chenniss Berry serves as a Athletics Coach. Their 2026 pay totaled $312,885.

Erik Martin

Athletics Coach/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$255,000
Base pay
$255,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$255,000

At South Carolina State University, Erik Martin serves as a Athletics Coach. Their 2026 pay totaled $255,000.

Gerald Smalls

Vice President/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$225,370
Base pay
$225,370
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$225,370

Gerald Smalls holds the role of Vice President at South Carolina State University. In 2026, their total compensation was $225,370.

Frederick Evans

Provost/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$208,067
Base pay
$208,067
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$208,067

At South Carolina State University, Frederick Evans serves as a Provost. Their 2026 pay totaled $208,067.

Manicia Finch

Vice President/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$201,055
Base pay
$201,055
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$201,055

Manicia Finch works as a Vice President for South Carolina State University. Manicia earned $201,055 in 2026.

Nashiba Boyd

Higher Education Attorney/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$200,838
Base pay
$200,838
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,838

Nashiba Boyd is a Higher Education Attorney at South Carolina State University. 2026 total compensation came to $200,838.

Louis Whitesides

Research Associate/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$199,434
Base pay
$199,434
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$199,434

Louis Whitesides works as a Research Associate for South Carolina State University. Louis earned $199,434 in 2026.

Oliver PoughMay be multiple

Athletics Coach/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$182,516

Oliver Pough appears in South Carolina State University payroll as a Athletics Coach, with $182,516 reported in 2026 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

David Staten

Associate Provost/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$180,691
Base pay
$180,691
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$180,691

David Staten is a Associate Provost at South Carolina State University. 2026 total compensation came to $180,691.

Lamin Drammeh

Senior Extension Director/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$169,739
Base pay
$169,739
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,739

Lamin Drammeh holds the role of Senior Extension Director at South Carolina State University. In 2026, their total compensation was $169,739.

John Lee

Vice President/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$166,872
Base pay
$166,872
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,872

John Lee is a Vice President at South Carolina State University. 2026 total compensation came to $166,872.

Stanley Ihekweazu

Dean/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$158,743
Base pay
$158,743
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,743

Stanley Ihekweazu works as a Dean for South Carolina State University. Stanley earned $158,743 in 2026.

Joe Maja

Senior Extension Agent/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$157,484
Base pay
$157,484
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,484

Joe Maja is a Senior Extension Agent at South Carolina State University. 2026 total compensation came to $157,484.

Ralph Noble

Dean/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$156,442
Base pay
$156,442
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,442

Ralph Noble works as a Dean for South Carolina State University. Ralph earned $156,442 in 2026.

Barbara Adams

Dean/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$153,360
Base pay
$153,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,360

Barbara Adams is a Dean at South Carolina State University. 2026 total compensation came to $153,360.

Margaret Fields

Department Chair/Head/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$153,313
Base pay
$153,313
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,313

At South Carolina State University, Margaret Fields serves as a Department Chair/Head. Their 2026 pay totaled $153,313.

Learie Luke

Academic Program Director/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$152,272
Base pay
$152,272
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,272

Learie Luke works as a Academic Program Director for South Carolina State University. Learie earned $152,272 in 2026.

Judith Salley

Department Chair/Head/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$151,334
Base pay
$151,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,334

Judith Salley works as a Department Chair/Head for South Carolina State University. Judith earned $151,334 in 2026.

Tamara Jeffries-Jackso

Vice President/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$151,227
Base pay
$151,227
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,227

At South Carolina State University, Tamara Jeffries-Jackso serves as a Vice President. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,227.

William Whitaker

Department Chair/Head/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$151,227
Base pay
$151,227
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,227

At South Carolina State University, William Whitaker serves as a Department Chair/Head. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,227.

Brenda Walker

#N/A/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$148,403
Base pay
$148,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,403

Brenda Walker is a #N/A at South Carolina State University. 2026 total compensation came to $148,403.

Matthew Guah

Department Chair/Head/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$146,743
Base pay
$146,743
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,743

Matthew Guah holds the role of Department Chair/Head at South Carolina State University. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,743.

Walter Davis

Director/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$146,252
Base pay
$146,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,252

At South Carolina State University, Walter Davis serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,252.

Leevaine Williams

Director/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$145,000
Base pay
$145,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$145,000

At South Carolina State University, Leevaine Williams serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,000.

Donna Hanton

Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$138,690
Base pay
$138,690
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,690

Donna Hanton is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at South Carolina State University. 2026 total compensation came to $138,690.

Lakeisa Tucker

Visiting Assistant Professor/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$137,700
Base pay
$137,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,700

Lakeisa Tucker holds the role of Visiting Assistant Professor at South Carolina State University. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,700.

Nikunja Swain

Professor/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$137,356
Base pay
$137,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,356

Nikunja Swain holds the role of Professor at South Carolina State University. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,356.

Edoe Agbodjan

Senior Extension Director/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$136,887
Base pay
$136,887
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,887

Edoe Agbodjan is a Senior Extension Director at South Carolina State University. 2026 total compensation came to $136,887.

Eric Ham

#N/A/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$135,583
Base pay
$135,583
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,583

Eric Ham works as a #N/A for South Carolina State University. Eric earned $135,583 in 2026.

Cedric Baker

Athletics Coach/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$135,000
Base pay
$135,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,000

Cedric Baker holds the role of Athletics Coach at South Carolina State University. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,000.

H.Bryan Riley

Eng/Eng Associate IV/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$129,030
Base pay
$129,030
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,030

H.Bryan Riley holds the role of Eng/Eng Associate IV at South Carolina State University. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,030.

Guohua Ma

Associate Professor/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$127,723
Base pay
$127,723
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,723

Guohua Ma is a Associate Professor at South Carolina State University. 2026 total compensation came to $127,723.

Musa Danjaji

Associate Professor/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$127,194
Base pay
$127,194
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,194

Musa Danjaji holds the role of Associate Professor at South Carolina State University. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,194.

Shondra Abraham

Executive Assistant III/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$123,754
Base pay
$123,754
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,754

Shondra Abraham holds the role of Executive Assistant III at South Carolina State University. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,754.

Renu Singh

Professor/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$123,259
Base pay
$123,259
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,259

At South Carolina State University, Renu Singh serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,259.

Randall Pickering

Construction Project Manager II/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$122,400
Base pay
$122,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,400

At South Carolina State University, Randall Pickering serves as a Construction Project Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,400.

Keli Feng

Associate Professor/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$122,125
Base pay
$122,125
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,125

Keli Feng is a Associate Professor at South Carolina State University. 2026 total compensation came to $122,125.

Hasanul Basher

Department Chair/Head/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$120,239
Base pay
$120,239
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,239

Hasanul Basher holds the role of Department Chair/Head at South Carolina State University. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,239.

Meredith Blackley

Administrator/South Carolina State University

2026 total comp
$119,938
Base pay
$119,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,938

Meredith Blackley works as a Administrator for South Carolina State University. Meredith earned $119,938 in 2026.