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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
Total payroll
$30.2M
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

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.

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Record list

Employees

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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.