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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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Darin Freeburg

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,900
Base pay
$97,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,900

Darin Freeburg works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Darin earned $97,900 in 2026.

Brett Altschul

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,899
Base pay
$97,899
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,899

Brett Altschul holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,899.

Michael Dial

IT Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,873
Base pay
$97,873
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,873

Michael Dial is a IT Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $97,873.

Anna Burch

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,855
Base pay
$97,855
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,855

Anna Burch is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $97,855.

Kimberly Ritchie

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,806
Base pay
$97,806
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,806

Kimberly Ritchie holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,806.

Jennifer Fillo

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,792
Base pay
$97,792
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,792

Jennifer Fillo holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,792.

Charles Adams

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,744
Base pay
$97,744
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,744

Charles Adams is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $97,744.

Kelan Lu

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,701
Base pay
$97,701
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,701

At University of South Carolina, Kelan Lu serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,701.

Steven Taylor

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,668
Base pay
$97,668
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,668

Steven Taylor works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Steven earned $97,668 in 2026.

Brandon Wright

Program Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,663
Base pay
$97,663
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,663

Brandon Wright is a Program Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $97,663.

Ana Dubnjakovic

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,646
Base pay
$97,646
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,646

At University of South Carolina, Ana Dubnjakovic serves as a Librarian. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,646.

Sabrina Williams

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,628
Base pay
$97,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,628

Sabrina Williams is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $97,628.

Philis Best

Human Resources Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,607
Base pay
$97,607
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,607

Philis Best is a Human Resources Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $97,607.

Khrystal Smith

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,579
Base pay
$97,579
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,579

Khrystal Smith holds the role of Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,579.

Kyle Gilbert

Law Enforcement Officer IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,529
Base pay
$97,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,529

Kyle Gilbert holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,529.

Ndia Thomas

IT Security Specialist/ Analyst III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,515
Base pay
$97,515
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,515

At University of South Carolina, Ndia Thomas serves as a IT Security Specialist/ Analyst III. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,515.

Bridget Coleman

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,495
Base pay
$97,495
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,495

Bridget Coleman works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Bridget earned $97,495 in 2026.

Jessica Burchett

Grants Administrator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,472
Base pay
$97,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,472

Jessica Burchett works as a Grants Administrator II for University of South Carolina. Jessica earned $97,472 in 2026.

Catherine Birmingham

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,463
Base pay
$97,463
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,463

Catherine Birmingham holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,463.

Lizabeth Zack

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,459
Base pay
$97,459
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,459

Lizabeth Zack works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Lizabeth earned $97,459 in 2026.

Shelandra Black

Administrative Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,417
Base pay
$97,417
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,417

Shelandra Black works as a Administrative Manager III for University of South Carolina. Shelandra earned $97,417 in 2026.

Mark Shaffer

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,405
Base pay
$97,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,405

Mark Shaffer is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $97,405.

Craig Stanley

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,405
Base pay
$97,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,405

At University of South Carolina, Craig Stanley serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,405.

Peter Loper

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,405
Base pay
$97,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,405

Peter Loper works as a Clinical Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Peter earned $97,405 in 2026.

Gregory Cherry

IT Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,405
Base pay
$97,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,405

Gregory Cherry holds the role of IT Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,405.

Jill Slice

Nurse Practitioner/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,403
Base pay
$97,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,403

At University of South Carolina, Jill Slice serves as a Nurse Practitioner. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,403.

Jayne Violette

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,319
Base pay
$97,319
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,319

At University of South Carolina, Jayne Violette serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,319.

Diane Parham

Director of Information Services/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,284
Base pay
$97,284
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,284

At University of South Carolina, Diane Parham serves as a Director of Information Services. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,284.

Joel Scraper

Department Chair/Head/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,214
Base pay
$97,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,214

Joel Scraper works as a Department Chair/Head for University of South Carolina. Joel earned $97,214 in 2026.

George Fetner

Development Officer II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,206
Base pay
$97,206
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,206

George Fetner works as a Development Officer II for University of South Carolina. George earned $97,206 in 2026.

Charlotte Stalvey

Grants Administrator IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,180
Base pay
$97,180
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,180

At University of South Carolina, Charlotte Stalvey serves as a Grants Administrator IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,180.

Greta Freeman

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,145
Base pay
$97,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,145

Greta Freeman is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $97,145.

Melanie Blackburn

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,116
Base pay
$97,116
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,116

Melanie Blackburn holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,116.

Minji Kim

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,115
Base pay
$97,115
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,115

Minji Kim is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $97,115.

Bentley Coffey

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,099
Base pay
$97,099
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,099

Bentley Coffey is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $97,099.

Scott Phinney

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,082
Base pay
$97,082
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,082

Scott Phinney is a Librarian at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $97,082.

Sheree Martin

Information Systems / Business Analyst I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,019
Base pay
$97,019
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,019

At University of South Carolina, Sheree Martin serves as a Information Systems / Business Analyst I. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,019.

Matthew Hinds

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,003
Base pay
$97,003
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,003

Matthew Hinds is a Student Services Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $97,003.

Sarvesh Sawant

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,000
Base pay
$97,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,000

At University of South Carolina, Sarvesh Sawant serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,000.

John Williams

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,000
Base pay
$97,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,000

John Williams is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $97,000.