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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
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

$50,000$257,790+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 1

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.