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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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Christine Saccobene

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,708
Base pay
$109,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,708

Christine Saccobene works as a Clinical Professor for University of South Carolina. Christine earned $109,708 in 2026.

John Rogers

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,698
Base pay
$109,698
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,698

John Rogers is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $109,698.

Leah Mcclimans

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,656
Base pay
$109,656
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,656

At University of South Carolina, Leah Mcclimans serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,656.

Kimberly Becker

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,620
Base pay
$109,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,620

At University of South Carolina, Kimberly Becker serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,620.

Jake Krieg

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,581
Base pay
$109,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,581

Jake Krieg is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $109,581.

Christine Shelek

Development Officer II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,509
Base pay
$109,509
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,509

At University of South Carolina, Christine Shelek serves as a Development Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,509.

Kelly Niermeier

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,509
Base pay
$109,509
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,509

Kelly Niermeier is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $109,509.

Kelly Russin

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,509
Base pay
$109,509
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,509

Kelly Russin is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $109,509.

Alison Hughes

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,509
Base pay
$109,509
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,509

Alison Hughes works as a Director for University of South Carolina. Alison earned $109,509 in 2026.

Kiesha Wilson

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,509
Base pay
$109,509
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,509

Kiesha Wilson is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $109,509.

Bree Bess

Development Officer II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,509
Base pay
$109,509
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,509

Bree Bess is a Development Officer II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $109,509.

Jacqueline Prezzy

Senior Information Systems / Business An/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,500
Base pay
$109,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,500

Jacqueline Prezzy holds the role of Senior Information Systems / Business An at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,500.

Mary Rojek

Human Resources Director II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,500
Base pay
$109,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,500

At University of South Carolina, Mary Rojek serves as a Human Resources Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,500.

Benjamin Anderson

Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,494
Base pay
$109,494
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,494

Benjamin Anderson holds the role of Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,494.

Michele Covington

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,488
Base pay
$109,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,488

Michele Covington holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,488.

Jonathan Ellis

IT Supervisor II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,338
Base pay
$109,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,338

Jonathan Ellis holds the role of IT Supervisor II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,338.

Jeffrey Guy

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,330
Base pay
$109,330
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,330

At University of South Carolina, Jeffrey Guy serves as a Clinical Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,330.

David Reddy

Senior Information Systems / Business An/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,253
Base pay
$109,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,253

David Reddy holds the role of Senior Information Systems / Business An at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,253.

Titan Paul

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,236
Base pay
$109,236
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,236

Titan Paul is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $109,236.

Wenli Bi

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,200
Base pay
$109,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,200

Wenli Bi works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Wenli earned $109,200 in 2026.

Frank Thorne

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,180
Base pay
$109,180
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,180

Frank Thorne works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Frank earned $109,180 in 2026.

Sheryl Wiskur

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,177
Base pay
$109,177
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,177

At University of South Carolina, Sheryl Wiskur serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,177.

Kimberly Dwiggins

Risk Management & Compliance Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,140
Base pay
$109,140
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,140

At University of South Carolina, Kimberly Dwiggins serves as a Risk Management & Compliance Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,140.

Jose Luis Iglesias

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,140
Base pay
$109,140
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,140

Jose Luis Iglesias holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,140.

Shamia Hoque

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,036
Base pay
$109,036
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,036

Shamia Hoque works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Shamia earned $109,036 in 2026.

Raymond Harvey

Director of Information Services/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,990
Base pay
$108,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,990

Raymond Harvey holds the role of Director of Information Services at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,990.

Yinchao Chen

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,945
Base pay
$108,945
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,945

Yinchao Chen works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Yinchao earned $108,945 in 2026.

Amanda Shores

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,898
Base pay
$108,898
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,898

At University of South Carolina, Amanda Shores serves as a Student Services Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,898.

Manuel Sanders

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,881
Base pay
$108,881
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,881

Manuel Sanders holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,881.

Yi Sun

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,653
Base pay
$108,653
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,653

Yi Sun holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,653.

Amanda Hurley

Project Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,545
Base pay
$108,545
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,545

Amanda Hurley works as a Project Manager II for University of South Carolina. Amanda earned $108,545 in 2026.

Teresa Limpalair

Human Resources Director III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,533
Base pay
$108,533
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,533

Teresa Limpalair is a Human Resources Director III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $108,533.

Lori Orr

Senior Information Systems / Business An/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,500
Base pay
$108,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,500

Lori Orr holds the role of Senior Information Systems / Business An at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,500.

Susan Yeargin

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,466
Base pay
$108,466
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,466

At University of South Carolina, Susan Yeargin serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,466.

Paul Crook

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,450
Base pay
$108,450
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,450

Paul Crook is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $108,450.

Scott Taylor

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,442
Base pay
$108,442
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,442

At University of South Carolina, Scott Taylor serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,442.

Jing Fang

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,421
Base pay
$108,421
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,421

Jing Fang is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $108,421.

Chester Platt

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,413
Base pay
$108,413
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,413

At University of South Carolina, Chester Platt serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,413.

Carolyn Wessinger

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,386
Base pay
$108,386
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,386

At University of South Carolina, Carolyn Wessinger serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,386.

Kristina Zarenko

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,234
Base pay
$108,234
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,234

At University of South Carolina, Kristina Zarenko serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,234.