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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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Lori Ziolkowski

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,942
Base pay
$101,942
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,942

Lori Ziolkowski works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Lori earned $101,942 in 2026.

Carlina Delacova

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,903
Base pay
$101,903
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,903

Carlina Delacova works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Carlina earned $101,903 in 2026.

Edward Richardson

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,900
Base pay
$101,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,900

Edward Richardson holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,900.

Jessica Purrington

Project Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,850
Base pay
$101,850
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,850

Jessica Purrington works as a Project Manager II for University of South Carolina. Jessica earned $101,850 in 2026.

Phillip Gardiner

IT Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,775
Base pay
$101,775
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,775

Phillip Gardiner is a IT Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $101,775.

Deborah Cohan

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,764
Base pay
$101,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,764

At University of South Carolina, Deborah Cohan serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,764.

Maureen Derrick

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,695
Base pay
$101,695
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,695

Maureen Derrick works as a Student Services Manager III for University of South Carolina. Maureen earned $101,695 in 2026.

Mostafa Mobli

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,682
Base pay
$101,682
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,682

Mostafa Mobli holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,682.

Federica Schoeman

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,668
Base pay
$101,668
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,668

At University of South Carolina, Federica Schoeman serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,668.

Alfred Lindsay

Construction Project Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,656
Base pay
$101,656
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,656

Alfred Lindsay is a Construction Project Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $101,656.

John Strandholm

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,594
Base pay
$101,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,594

At University of South Carolina, John Strandholm serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,594.

Otis Owens

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,574
Base pay
$101,574
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,574

Otis Owens holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,574.

Jason Trenary

IT Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,515
Base pay
$101,515
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,515

Jason Trenary works as a IT Manager I for University of South Carolina. Jason earned $101,515 in 2026.

Lydia Ravindran

Information Systems / Business Analyst I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,515
Base pay
$101,515
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,515

At University of South Carolina, Lydia Ravindran serves as a Information Systems / Business Analyst I. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,515.

Denise Davis

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,500
Base pay
$101,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,500

Denise Davis is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $101,500.

Stephanie Cook

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,486
Base pay
$101,486
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,486

Stephanie Cook is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $101,486.

Matthew Miller

Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,438
Base pay
$101,438
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,438

Matthew Miller works as a Department Chair/Professor for University of South Carolina. Matthew earned $101,438 in 2026.

Matthew Geary

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,429
Base pay
$101,429
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,429

At University of South Carolina, Matthew Geary serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,429.

Lori Vick

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,418
Base pay
$101,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,418

Lori Vick holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,418.

Lisa Hammond

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,384
Base pay
$101,384
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,384

Lisa Hammond is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $101,384.

Nina Moreno

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,378
Base pay
$101,378
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,378

Nina Moreno works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Nina earned $101,378 in 2026.

Eugenia Crosbyquinatoa

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,344
Base pay
$101,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,344

Eugenia Crosbyquinatoa is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $101,344.

Kristen Weavertoedtman

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,296
Base pay
$101,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,296

Kristen Weavertoedtman works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Kristen earned $101,296 in 2026.

Malissa Mulkey

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,296
Base pay
$101,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,296

Malissa Mulkey works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Malissa earned $101,296 in 2026.

Rebecca Denisi

Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,243
Base pay
$101,243
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,243

Rebecca Denisi works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II for University of South Carolina. Rebecca earned $101,243 in 2026.

Shemsi Alhaddad

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,194
Base pay
$101,194
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,194

Shemsi Alhaddad holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,194.

Andrew Hatchett

Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,152
Base pay
$101,152
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,152

Andrew Hatchett holds the role of Department Chair/Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,152.

Aaron Vannucci

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,127
Base pay
$101,127
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,127

Aaron Vannucci is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $101,127.

Noah Ray

Facilities Maintenance Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,110
Base pay
$101,110
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,110

Noah Ray holds the role of Facilities Maintenance Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,110.

Meredith Mcneice

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,109
Base pay
$101,109
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,109

Meredith Mcneice holds the role of Student Services Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,109.

Gerald Gentry

Director of Information Services/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,109
Base pay
$101,109
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,109

At University of South Carolina, Gerald Gentry serves as a Director of Information Services. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,109.

Michael Doty

Facilities Maintenance Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,109
Base pay
$101,109
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,109

At University of South Carolina, Michael Doty serves as a Facilities Maintenance Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,109.

William Miller

IT Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,061
Base pay
$101,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,061

William Miller holds the role of IT Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,061.

Christopher Gerards

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,000
Base pay
$101,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,000

Christopher Gerards is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $101,000.

Caroline Sawyer

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$100,981
Base pay
$100,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,981

At University of South Carolina, Caroline Sawyer serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,981.

Jacob Kiehl

Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$100,947
Base pay
$100,947
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,947

Jacob Kiehl holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,947.

Joshua Gray

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$100,942
Base pay
$100,942
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,942

Joshua Gray holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,942.

William Hoskins

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$100,891
Base pay
$100,891
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,891

William Hoskins works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. William earned $100,891 in 2026.

James Oreilly

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$100,891
Base pay
$100,891
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,891

James Oreilly works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. James earned $100,891 in 2026.

Rashaelham Karakchi

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$100,891
Base pay
$100,891
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,891

Rashaelham Karakchi is a Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $100,891.