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University of South Carolina

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

The University of South Carolina operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.

In 2026, this agency had 5,807 employees with median total compensation of $81,863; the highest distinct record was $2,700,000.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$581.9M
Employees
5,807
Median total
$81,863
Highest record
$2,700,000

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 5,807 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($81,863) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$100,213 (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
$55,319
$63,147
$81,863
$112,685
$155,266

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $155,266 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $55,319. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Professor
595 · $135,101
Associate Professor
518 · $100,691
Assistant Professor
374 · $88,740
Instructor
290 · $61,200
Program Coordinator I
199 · $57,120

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

Employees

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Shane Beamer

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$2,700,000
Base pay
$2,700,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,700,000

Shane Beamer works as a Athletics Coach for University of South Carolina. Shane earned $2,700,000 in 2026.

Dawn Staley

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$2,100,000
Base pay
$2,100,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,100,000

Dawn Staley is a Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $2,100,000.

Kendal Briles

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$2,000,000
Base pay
$2,000,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,000,000

Kendal Briles works as a Athletics Coach for University of South Carolina. Kendal earned $2,000,000 in 2026.

Clayton White

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$2,000,000
Base pay
$2,000,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,000,000

At University of South Carolina, Clayton White serves as a Athletics Coach. Their 2026 pay totaled $2,000,000.

Jeremiah Donati

Athletics Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$2,000,000
Base pay
$2,000,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,000,000

At University of South Carolina, Jeremiah Donati serves as a Athletics Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $2,000,000.

Lamont Paris

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$1,300,000
Base pay
$1,300,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,300,000

At University of South Carolina, Lamont Paris serves as a Athletics Coach. Their 2026 pay totaled $1,300,000.

Torrian Gray

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$1,000,000
Base pay
$1,000,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,000,000

Torrian Gray is a Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $1,000,000.

D Tanner

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$987,500
Base pay
$987,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$987,500

D Tanner holds the role of Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $987,500.

Shawn Elliott

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$775,000
Base pay
$775,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$775,000

Shawn Elliott holds the role of Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $775,000.

Stanley Drayton

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$775,000
Base pay
$775,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$775,000

At University of South Carolina, Stanley Drayton serves as a Athletics Coach. Their 2026 pay totaled $775,000.

Randall Clements

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$725,000
Base pay
$725,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$725,000

At University of South Carolina, Randall Clements serves as a Athletics Coach. Their 2026 pay totaled $725,000.

Deion Barnes

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$675,000
Base pay
$675,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$675,000

Deion Barnes holds the role of Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $675,000.

Michael Furrey

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$650,000
Base pay
$650,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$650,000

Michael Furrey holds the role of Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $650,000.

Travian Robertson

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$550,000
Base pay
$550,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$550,000

Travian Robertson holds the role of Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $550,000.

Luke Day

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$525,000
Base pay
$525,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$525,000

Luke Day works as a Athletics Coach for University of South Carolina. Luke earned $525,000 in 2026.

Michelle Dodenhoff

Vice President/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$513,120
Base pay
$513,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$513,120

Michelle Dodenhoff holds the role of Vice President at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $513,120.

Lisa Boyer

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$512,600
Base pay
$512,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$512,600

Lisa Boyer is a Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $512,600.

Hossein Hajhariri

Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$475,666
Base pay
$475,666
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$475,666

Hossein Hajhariri holds the role of Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $475,666.

Sarah Kirby

Associate Vice President/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$470,000
Base pay
$470,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$470,000

Sarah Kirby is a Associate Vice President at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $470,000.

Martin Morad

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$468,664
Base pay
$468,664
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$468,664

Martin Morad is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $468,664.

Walter Parham

Higher Education Attorney/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$463,863
Base pay
$463,863
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$463,863

Walter Parham works as a Higher Education Attorney for University of South Carolina. Walter earned $463,863 in 2026.

William Hubbard

Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$455,124
Base pay
$455,124
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$455,124

William Hubbard works as a Dean for University of South Carolina. William earned $455,124 in 2026.

Stephen Cutler

Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$448,222
Base pay
$448,222
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$448,222

Stephen Cutler works as a Dean for University of South Carolina. Stephen earned $448,222 in 2026.

Michael Amiridis

President/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$440,230
Base pay
$440,230
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$440,230

At University of South Carolina, Michael Amiridis serves as a President. Their 2026 pay totaled $440,230.

Terrence Rooney

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$434,562
Base pay
$434,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$434,562

At University of South Carolina, Terrence Rooney serves as a Athletics Coach. Their 2026 pay totaled $434,562.

Gregory Niehaus

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$416,264
Base pay
$416,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$416,264

Gregory Niehaus holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $416,264.

Julius Fridriksson

Vice President/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$413,723
Base pay
$413,723
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$413,723

Julius Fridriksson works as a Vice President for University of South Carolina. Julius earned $413,723 in 2026.

Mary Anne Fitzpatrick

Provost/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$412,719
Base pay
$412,719
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$412,719

Mary Anne Fitzpatrick holds the role of Provost at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $412,719.

Harris Pastides

Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$410,661
Base pay
$410,661
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$410,661

Harris Pastides works as a Administrator for University of South Carolina. Harris earned $410,661 in 2026.

Wendale Farrow

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$400,000
Base pay
$400,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$400,000

Wendale Farrow is a Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $400,000.

Robert Donewald

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$400,000
Base pay
$400,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$400,000

At University of South Carolina, Robert Donewald serves as a Athletics Coach. Their 2026 pay totaled $400,000.

Tanner Bronson

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$395,000
Base pay
$395,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$395,000

Tanner Bronson holds the role of Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $395,000.

Prakash Nagarkatti

Academic Program Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$394,781
Base pay
$394,781
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$394,781

Prakash Nagarkatti holds the role of Academic Program Manager at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $394,781.

John Bible

Vice President/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$394,235
Base pay
$394,235
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$394,235

John Bible works as a Vice President for University of South Carolina. John earned $394,235 in 2026.

Mary Agardy

Vice President/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$381,452
Base pay
$381,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$381,452

Mary Agardy works as a Vice President for University of South Carolina. Mary earned $381,452 in 2026.

Patrick Wright

Associate Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$375,462
Base pay
$375,462
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$375,462

Patrick Wright holds the role of Associate Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $375,462.

Jason Tolliver

Vice President/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$373,427
Base pay
$373,427
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$373,427

At University of South Carolina, Jason Tolliver serves as a Vice President. Their 2026 pay totaled $373,427.

Mark Ferguson

Associate Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$371,934
Base pay
$371,934
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$371,934

Mark Ferguson works as a Associate Dean for University of South Carolina. Mark earned $371,934 in 2026.

Ashley Chastain

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$370,000
Base pay
$370,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$370,000

Ashley Chastain works as a Athletics Coach for University of South Carolina. Ashley earned $370,000 in 2026.

Richard Verzyl

Vice President/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$368,958
Base pay
$368,958
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$368,958

Richard Verzyl holds the role of Vice President at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $368,958.