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Research Manager

Collect and analyze data to inform decisions, produce reports, and identify trends.

9 employees hold this title in University of South Carolina. Median total compensation for the role is $84,820, above the department median of $81,863.

Employees: 9
Total payroll: $764.5K
Role median: $84,820
Agency median: $81,863
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$62,182$108,888+

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How total compensation varies among the 9 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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Research Manager beyond South Carolina

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In South Carolina, the median of $84,820 ranks #1 of 2. See Research Manager across all of South Carolina →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$80,666 · 11

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Same department

Other job titles in University of South Carolina

Academic Program Manager 23
Accounting/Fiscal Manager III 25
Administrative Coordinator I 109
Administrative Coordinator II 56
Administrative Manager I 179
Assistant Dean 39
Assistant Professor 374
Associate Dean 25
Associate Professor 518
Associate Vice President 25
Athletic Trainer 18
Athletics Administrator 133
Athletics Coach 111
Clinical Assistant Professor 164
Clinical Associate Professor 129
Clinical Professor 59
Communications Manager 21
Dean 28
Department Chair/Professor 48
Director 100
Facilities Maintenance Manager I 24
General Maintenance Technician III 22
General Maintenance Technician IV 38
Human Resources Coordinator 27
Human Resources Manager I 22
Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technicia 25
Instructor 290
IT Consultant I 22
IT Consultant II 35
IT Manager I 24
IT Manager II 23
IT Services Specialist III 36
IT Supervisor II 18
Law Enforcement Officer II 26
Law Enforcement Officer III 27
Law Enforcement Officer IV 22
Lecturer 24
Librarian 59
Network Administrator 37
Operations Manager I 67
Operations Manager III 24
Professor 595
Program Coordinator I 199
Program Coordinator II 58
Program Manager I 111
Program Manager II 26
Program Manager III 22
Public Information Coordinator 34
Public Information Director I 21
Public Information Director II 22
Research Assistant Professor 24
Senior Consultant 28
Senior Instructor 188
Senior Network Administrator 22
Student Services Manager I 88
Student Services Manager II 154
Student Services Manager III 55
Student Services Program Coordinator II 80
Trades Specialist V 28
Vice Chancellor 18

Record list

Employees with this title

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Research Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp

$110,160

Base pay: $110,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,160

At University of South Carolina, William Cotham serves as a Research Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,160.

Santoshkiran Balijepalli

Research Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp

$102,209

Base pay: $102,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,209

Santoshkiran Balijepalli works as a Research Manager for University of South Carolina. Santoshkiran earned $102,209 in 2026.

Zachery Oestreicher

Research Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp

$100,000

Base pay: $100,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,000

Zachery Oestreicher works as a Research Manager for University of South Carolina. Zachery earned $100,000 in 2026.

Research Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp

$85,000

Base pay: $85,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,000

Jibin Zhao is a Research Manager at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $85,000.

Research Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp

$84,820

Base pay: $84,820
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,820

Samaneh Nemati works as a Research Manager for University of South Carolina. Samaneh earned $84,820 in 2026.

Research Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp

$74,720

Base pay: $74,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,720

Diego Altomare holds the role of Research Manager at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,720.

Research Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp

$74,000

Base pay: $74,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,000

Anna Harper works as a Research Manager for University of South Carolina. Anna earned $74,000 in 2026.

Research Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp

$71,400

Base pay: $71,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,400

Jim Sexton Iii works as a Research Manager for University of South Carolina. Jim earned $71,400 in 2026.

Maredith Richardson

Research Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp

$62,182

Base pay: $62,182
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,182

Maredith Richardson works as a Research Manager for University of South Carolina. Maredith earned $62,182 in 2026.