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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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Mckenzie Osborne

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

Mckenzie Osborne is a Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $97,000.

Tawana Johnson

Human Resources Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,998
Base pay
$96,998
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,998

At University of South Carolina, Tawana Johnson serves as a Human Resources Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,998.

Emily Berry

Alumni/Development Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,972
Base pay
$96,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,972

Emily Berry works as a Alumni/Development Manager II for University of South Carolina. Emily earned $96,972 in 2026.

Jason Calanog

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,900
Base pay
$96,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,900

At University of South Carolina, Jason Calanog serves as a Athletics Coach. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,900.

Christine Wheeler

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,900
Base pay
$96,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,900

Christine Wheeler is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $96,900.

William Sheppard

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,810
Base pay
$96,810
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,810

William Sheppard works as a Student Services Manager III for University of South Carolina. William earned $96,810 in 2026.

Jessica Koumas

Project Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,806
Base pay
$96,806
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,806

Jessica Koumas holds the role of Project Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,806.

Victoria Costello

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,803
Base pay
$96,803
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,803

Victoria Costello works as a Program Manager I for University of South Carolina. Victoria earned $96,803 in 2026.

Elizabeth Barnes

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,791
Base pay
$96,791
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,791

At University of South Carolina, Elizabeth Barnes serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,791.

Cyntrice Thomas

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,757
Base pay
$96,757
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,757

Cyntrice Thomas holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,757.

Xueying Yang

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,681
Base pay
$96,681
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,681

Xueying Yang is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $96,681.

Kevin Ayres

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,680
Base pay
$96,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,680

Kevin Ayres is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $96,680.

Robert Ellis

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,668
Base pay
$96,668
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,668

Robert Ellis works as a Administrative Manager I for University of South Carolina. Robert earned $96,668 in 2026.

Maureen Carrigan

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,663
Base pay
$96,663
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,663

At University of South Carolina, Maureen Carrigan serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,663.

Alessandra Porcu

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,660
Base pay
$96,660
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,660

Alessandra Porcu works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Alessandra earned $96,660 in 2026.

Jennifer Storey

Senior Information Systems / Business An/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,653
Base pay
$96,653
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,653

Jennifer Storey works as a Senior Information Systems / Business An for University of South Carolina. Jennifer earned $96,653 in 2026.

Mary Moonen

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,615
Base pay
$96,615
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,615

Mary Moonen is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $96,615.

Christopher Robison

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,615
Base pay
$96,615
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,615

Christopher Robison holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,615.

Timothy James

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,585
Base pay
$96,585
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,585

Timothy James works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Timothy earned $96,585 in 2026.

Robert Landrum

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,585
Base pay
$96,585
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,585

Robert Landrum is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $96,585.

Mdrafiqulislam Rana

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,509
Base pay
$96,509
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,509

Mdrafiqulislam Rana is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $96,509.

Candis Golston

Administrative Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,475
Base pay
$96,475
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,475

Candis Golston is a Administrative Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $96,475.

Dan Reider

Construction Project Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,472
Base pay
$96,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,472

Dan Reider works as a Construction Project Manager II for University of South Carolina. Dan earned $96,472 in 2026.

Xudong Zhang

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,461
Base pay
$96,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,461

Xudong Zhang holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,461.

Allison Marsh

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,456
Base pay
$96,456
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,456

At University of South Carolina, Allison Marsh serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,456.

Patrick Wright

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,438
Base pay
$96,438
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,438

Patrick Wright holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,438.

Catherine Sturm

Program Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,421
Base pay
$96,421
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,421

At University of South Carolina, Catherine Sturm serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,421.

Elizabeth Watson

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,380
Base pay
$96,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,380

Elizabeth Watson holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,380.

Sarah Carroll

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,380
Base pay
$96,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,380

At University of South Carolina, Sarah Carroll serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,380.

John Thomas

Construction Project Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,368
Base pay
$96,368
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,368

John Thomas holds the role of Construction Project Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,368.

James Smith

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,368
Base pay
$96,368
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,368

James Smith works as a Athletics Coach for University of South Carolina. James earned $96,368 in 2026.

Alexandria Reynolds

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,368
Base pay
$96,368
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,368

Alexandria Reynolds holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,368.

Holly Pae

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,273
Base pay
$96,273
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,273

Holly Pae is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $96,273.

Ognian Trifonov

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,260
Base pay
$96,260
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,260

At University of South Carolina, Ognian Trifonov serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,260.

Julia Bellon

Information Systems / Business Analyst I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,227
Base pay
$96,227
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,227

At University of South Carolina, Julia Bellon serves as a Information Systems / Business Analyst I. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,227.

Debra Wiley

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,189
Base pay
$96,189
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,189

Debra Wiley holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,189.

Yolonda Hannah

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,134
Base pay
$96,134
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,134

At University of South Carolina, Yolonda Hannah serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,134.

Tina Herzberg

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,092
Base pay
$96,092
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,092

At University of South Carolina, Tina Herzberg serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,092.

Jason Zike

Law Enforcement Officer V/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,045
Base pay
$96,045
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,045

At University of South Carolina, Jason Zike serves as a Law Enforcement Officer V. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,045.

William Thrasher

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,012
Base pay
$96,012
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,012

At University of South Carolina, William Thrasher serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,012.