South Carolina / South Carolina State University
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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 $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).
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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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Professor/South Carolina State University
James Anderson works as a Professor for South Carolina State University. James earned $117,422 in 2026.
Dean/South Carolina State University
Ruth Hodges is a Dean at South Carolina State University. 2026 total compensation came to $116,080.
Professor/South Carolina State University
Janice Owens holds the role of Professor at South Carolina State University. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,462.
Administrative Manager II/South Carolina State University
Keesha Pelzer works as a Administrative Manager II for South Carolina State University. Keesha earned $114,334 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/South Carolina State University
Terrance Segars is a Assistant Professor at South Carolina State University. 2026 total compensation came to $112,513.