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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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Christina Sergi

Human Resources Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,451
Base pay
$94,451
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,451

Christina Sergi works as a Human Resources Manager II for University of South Carolina. Christina earned $94,451 in 2026.

Tarlan Chahardovali

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,401
Base pay
$94,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,401

At University of South Carolina, Tarlan Chahardovali serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,401.

Christine Cook

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,388
Base pay
$94,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,388

Christine Cook is a Librarian at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $94,388.

Christopher Matlock

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,340
Base pay
$94,340
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,340

Christopher Matlock holds the role of Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,340.

Christopher Drake

Application Developer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,340
Base pay
$94,340
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,340

Christopher Drake works as a Application Developer III for University of South Carolina. Christopher earned $94,340 in 2026.

Katie Kathrein

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,340
Base pay
$94,340
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,340

Katie Kathrein works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Katie earned $94,340 in 2026.

Justin Byars

Lecturer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,340
Base pay
$94,340
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,340

Justin Byars works as a Lecturer for University of South Carolina. Justin earned $94,340 in 2026.

Olga Ivashkevich

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,316
Base pay
$94,316
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,316

Olga Ivashkevich is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $94,316.

Ruth Luo

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,245
Base pay
$94,245
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,245

Ruth Luo works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Ruth earned $94,245 in 2026.

Siming He

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,245
Base pay
$94,245
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,245

Siming He is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $94,245.

David Simmons

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,239
Base pay
$94,239
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,239

David Simmons is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $94,239.

Kimberly Simmons

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,238
Base pay
$94,238
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,238

Kimberly Simmons is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $94,238.

Marko Geslani

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,202
Base pay
$94,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,202

At University of South Carolina, Marko Geslani serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,202.

Angela Carnell

Audits Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,177
Base pay
$94,177
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,177

At University of South Carolina, Angela Carnell serves as a Audits Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,177.

Pamela Smith

Audits Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,177
Base pay
$94,177
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,177

Pamela Smith works as a Audits Manager II for University of South Carolina. Pamela earned $94,177 in 2026.

Geoffrey Carr

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,177
Base pay
$94,177
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,177

Geoffrey Carr holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,177.

Adelie Aldergrove

Application Developer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,153
Base pay
$94,153
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,153

Adelie Aldergrove works as a Application Developer III for University of South Carolina. Adelie earned $94,153 in 2026.

Christine Deorio

IT Supervisor II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,046
Base pay
$94,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,046

At University of South Carolina, Christine Deorio serves as a IT Supervisor II. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,046.

James Jolly

Director of Information Services/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,046
Base pay
$94,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,046

James Jolly works as a Director of Information Services for University of South Carolina. James earned $94,046 in 2026.

Phillip Bush

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,041
Base pay
$94,041
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,041

At University of South Carolina, Phillip Bush serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,041.

Christopher Clark

Senior Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,036
Base pay
$94,036
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,036

Christopher Clark works as a Senior Network Administrator for University of South Carolina. Christopher earned $94,036 in 2026.

Koffi Fadimba

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,003
Base pay
$94,003
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,003

Koffi Fadimba works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Koffi earned $94,003 in 2026.

Keith Martin

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,000
Base pay
$94,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,000

Keith Martin is a Student Services Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $94,000.

Margaret Mcclinton

Nurse Practitioner/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,983
Base pay
$93,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,983

Margaret Mcclinton is a Nurse Practitioner at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $93,983.

Farahnaz Nafisy

Nurse Practitioner/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,983
Base pay
$93,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,983

Farahnaz Nafisy holds the role of Nurse Practitioner at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,983.

Stephanie Beeler

Nurse Practitioner/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,983
Base pay
$93,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,983

Stephanie Beeler holds the role of Nurse Practitioner at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,983.

Hengtao Tang

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,865
Base pay
$93,865
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,865

Hengtao Tang holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,865.

Shawn Jackson

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,865
Base pay
$93,865
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,865

Shawn Jackson is a Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $93,865.

Amy Jumper

Senior Information Systems / Business An/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,865
Base pay
$93,865
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,865

Amy Jumper works as a Senior Information Systems / Business An for University of South Carolina. Amy earned $93,865 in 2026.

Michelle Arent

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,865
Base pay
$93,865
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,865

Michelle Arent works as a Athletics Administrator for University of South Carolina. Michelle earned $93,865 in 2026.

Susan Brinson

Senior Lecturer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,849
Base pay
$93,849
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,849

At University of South Carolina, Susan Brinson serves as a Senior Lecturer. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,849.

Denise Mcgill

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,842
Base pay
$93,842
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,842

Denise Mcgill holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,842.

Pieter Baker

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,840
Base pay
$93,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,840

Pieter Baker holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,840.

Jarrett Warshaw

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,840
Base pay
$93,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,840

Jarrett Warshaw holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,840.

Nandita Perumal

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,840
Base pay
$93,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,840

At University of South Carolina, Nandita Perumal serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,840.

Lauren Fowler

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,840
Base pay
$93,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,840

Lauren Fowler holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,840.

Lyda Kiser

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,840
Base pay
$93,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,840

Lyda Kiser holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,840.

Melissa Martin

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,778
Base pay
$93,778
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,778

Melissa Martin holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,778.

Lynne Hutchison

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,682
Base pay
$93,682
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,682

Lynne Hutchison works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Lynne earned $93,682 in 2026.

Ashley Shroyer

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,682
Base pay
$93,682
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,682

Ashley Shroyer holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,682.