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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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Lydia Frass

Program Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$100,096
Base pay
$100,096
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,096

Lydia Frass works as a Program Manager II for University of South Carolina. Lydia earned $100,096 in 2026.

Tammy Cash

Procurement Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$100,074
Base pay
$100,074
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,074

Tammy Cash holds the role of Procurement Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,074.

Shannon Mckellar

Law Enforcement Officer IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$100,064
Base pay
$100,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,064

Shannon Mckellar is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $100,064.

Elizabeth Crane

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

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

Elizabeth Crane works as a Student Services Manager III for University of South Carolina. Elizabeth earned $100,000 in 2026.

Rachel Goode

Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/University of South Carolina

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

Rachel Goode works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III for University of South Carolina. Rachel earned $100,000 in 2026.

Mary Rudolph

Program Manager III/University of South Carolina

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

Mary Rudolph is a Program Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $100,000.

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.

Donald Stewart

Administrative Manager II/University of South Carolina

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

At University of South Carolina, Donald Stewart serves as a Administrative Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,000.

Kimberly Fields

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

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

Kimberly Fields is a Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $100,000.

Adam Brown

Lecturer/University of South Carolina

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

Adam Brown is a Lecturer at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $100,000.

James Money

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

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

James Money is a Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $100,000.

Qingli Zeng

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

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

At University of South Carolina, Qingli Zeng serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,000.

Jason Smith

Academic Program 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

Jason Smith works as a Academic Program Manager for University of South Carolina. Jason earned $100,000 in 2026.

Evelyn Wilson

Senior IT Consultant/University of South Carolina

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

Evelyn Wilson works as a Senior IT Consultant for University of South Carolina. Evelyn earned $100,000 in 2026.

Holly Gentry

Senior Information Systems / Business An/University of South Carolina

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

Holly Gentry works as a Senior Information Systems / Business An for University of South Carolina. Holly earned $100,000 in 2026.

Adam Martin

IT Supervisor II/University of South Carolina

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

At University of South Carolina, Adam Martin serves as a IT Supervisor II. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,000.

Jammie Turner

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$99,960
Base pay
$99,960
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,960

Jammie Turner is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $99,960.

Melih Calamak

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$99,960
Base pay
$99,960
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,960

At University of South Carolina, Melih Calamak serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,960.

Karen Thompson

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$99,960
Base pay
$99,960
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,960

Karen Thompson works as a Program Manager I for University of South Carolina. Karen earned $99,960 in 2026.

Amanda Zeigler

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$99,878
Base pay
$99,878
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,878

At University of South Carolina, Amanda Zeigler serves as a Senior Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,878.

Bernadette Donald

Engineer/Associate Engineer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$99,868
Base pay
$99,868
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,868

At University of South Carolina, Bernadette Donald serves as a Engineer/Associate Engineer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,868.

Savannah Britz

Administrative Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$99,867
Base pay
$99,867
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,867

At University of South Carolina, Savannah Britz serves as a Administrative Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,867.

Yaroslaw Bazaliy

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$99,856
Base pay
$99,856
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,856

Yaroslaw Bazaliy works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Yaroslaw earned $99,856 in 2026.

Bradley Stratton

Academic Program Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$99,800
Base pay
$99,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,800

At University of South Carolina, Bradley Stratton serves as a Academic Program Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,800.

Laura Self

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$99,787
Base pay
$99,787
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,787

Laura Self is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $99,787.

Matthew Melvinkoushki

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$99,769
Base pay
$99,769
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,769

Matthew Melvinkoushki works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Matthew earned $99,769 in 2026.

Bethany Fralick

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$99,754
Base pay
$99,754
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,754

Bethany Fralick works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Bethany earned $99,754 in 2026.

Leila Larson

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$99,544
Base pay
$99,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,544

Leila Larson is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $99,544.

Angela Ludwig

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$99,507
Base pay
$99,507
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,507

Angela Ludwig is a Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $99,507.

Lydia Matesic

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$99,452
Base pay
$99,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,452

Lydia Matesic works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Lydia earned $99,452 in 2026.

Scott Crittenden

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$99,443
Base pay
$99,443
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,443

Scott Crittenden holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,443.

Rhonda Stephens

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$99,420
Base pay
$99,420
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,420

Rhonda Stephens is a Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $99,420.

Matthew Pollack

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$99,354
Base pay
$99,354
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,354

Matthew Pollack is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $99,354.

Mark Humphrey

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$99,354
Base pay
$99,354
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,354

At University of South Carolina, Mark Humphrey serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,354.

Elizabeth Skeen

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$99,259
Base pay
$99,259
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,259

At University of South Carolina, Elizabeth Skeen serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,259.

Michael Gavin

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$99,137
Base pay
$99,137
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,137

Michael Gavin holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,137.

Colin Evans

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$99,079
Base pay
$99,079
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,079

Colin Evans is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $99,079.

Yanhua Chen

Research Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$99,079
Base pay
$99,079
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,079

Yanhua Chen works as a Research Professor for University of South Carolina. Yanhua earned $99,079 in 2026.

Kathleen Robbins

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$99,004
Base pay
$99,004
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,004

Kathleen Robbins works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Kathleen earned $99,004 in 2026.

Charles Highland

IT Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$99,000
Base pay
$99,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,000

Charles Highland is a IT Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $99,000.