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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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Sharon Verba

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,667
Base pay
$105,667
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,667

Sharon Verba is a Librarian at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $105,667.

Vicki Hamby

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,577
Base pay
$105,577
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,577

At University of South Carolina, Vicki Hamby serves as a Student Services Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,577.

James Cook

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,561
Base pay
$105,561
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,561

James Cook holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,561.

Samuel Amadon

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,551
Base pay
$105,551
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,551

Samuel Amadon holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,551.

Shuangxi Ren

Senior Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,550
Base pay
$105,550
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,550

At University of South Carolina, Shuangxi Ren serves as a Senior Network Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,550.

Tina Simenson

Academic Program Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,549
Base pay
$105,549
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,549

Tina Simenson is a Academic Program Manager at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $105,549.

Dirk Schlingmann

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,530
Base pay
$105,530
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,530

Dirk Schlingmann holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,530.

Oleg Alexeev

Research Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,517
Base pay
$105,517
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,517

Oleg Alexeev works as a Research Professor for University of South Carolina. Oleg earned $105,517 in 2026.

George Androulakis

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,509
Base pay
$105,509
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,509

At University of South Carolina, George Androulakis serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,509.

Olman Sanchez

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,460
Base pay
$105,460
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,460

Olman Sanchez is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $105,460.

Wuchen Li

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,379
Base pay
$105,379
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,379

Wuchen Li is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $105,379.

Akmjahangir Majumder

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,354
Base pay
$105,354
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,354

Akmjahangir Majumder is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $105,354.

Changhui Tan

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,334
Base pay
$105,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,334

Changhui Tan is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $105,334.

Caitlin Root

Environmental Health Manager IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,252
Base pay
$105,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,252

Caitlin Root holds the role of Environmental Health Manager IV at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,252.

Cleveland Lucas

Senior Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,244
Base pay
$105,244
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,244

At University of South Carolina, Cleveland Lucas serves as a Senior Network Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,244.

David Martinez

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,183
Base pay
$105,183
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,183

David Martinez works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. David earned $105,183 in 2026.

Kathleen Cunningham

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,183
Base pay
$105,183
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,183

Kathleen Cunningham works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Kathleen earned $105,183 in 2026.

Christopher Faulk

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,180
Base pay
$105,180
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,180

Christopher Faulk holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,180.

Elizabeth Connors

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,140
Base pay
$105,140
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,140

At University of South Carolina, Elizabeth Connors serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,140.

Virginia Lanford

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,129
Base pay
$105,129
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,129

Virginia Lanford is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $105,129.

Jing Wen

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,087
Base pay
$105,087
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,087

Jing Wen is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $105,087.

Vanessa Kitzie

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,085
Base pay
$105,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,085

Vanessa Kitzie is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $105,085.

Norman Stewart

Facilities Maintenance Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,077
Base pay
$105,077
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,077

Norman Stewart holds the role of Facilities Maintenance Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,077.

Larry Cook

Program Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,077
Base pay
$105,077
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,077

At University of South Carolina, Larry Cook serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,077.

Joseph Gucwa

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,077
Base pay
$105,077
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,077

Joseph Gucwa works as a Director for University of South Carolina. Joseph earned $105,077 in 2026.

Bongki Woo

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,074
Base pay
$105,074
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,074

Bongki Woo works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Bongki earned $105,074 in 2026.

Jiyeon Kim

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,072
Base pay
$105,072
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,072

Jiyeon Kim works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Jiyeon earned $105,072 in 2026.

Christopher Thompson

Law Enforcement Officer IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,067
Base pay
$105,067
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,067

Christopher Thompson is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $105,067.

Kimberly Cavanagh

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,039
Base pay
$105,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,039

At University of South Carolina, Kimberly Cavanagh serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,039.

Brett Stevens

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,000
Base pay
$105,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,000

Brett Stevens works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Brett earned $105,000 in 2026.

Matthew Bridges

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,000
Base pay
$105,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,000

Matthew Bridges holds the role of Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,000.

Harlan Smith

Program Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,000
Base pay
$105,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,000

Harlan Smith is a Program Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $105,000.

Meera Suthar

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,000
Base pay
$105,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,000

Meera Suthar holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,000.

Rebecca Morrison

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,000
Base pay
$105,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,000

Rebecca Morrison is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $105,000.

Michael Virzi

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,000
Base pay
$105,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,000

Michael Virzi works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Michael earned $105,000 in 2026.

Jason Stock

Director of Engineering I/Engineering As/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,000
Base pay
$105,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,000

At University of South Carolina, Jason Stock serves as a Director of Engineering I/Engineering As. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,000.

John Stephenson

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,000
Base pay
$105,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,000

At University of South Carolina, John Stephenson serves as a Athletics Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,000.

Amy Smith

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,000
Base pay
$105,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,000

Amy Smith holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,000.

Jeremy Bayon

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,000
Base pay
$105,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,000

At University of South Carolina, Jeremy Bayon serves as a Athletics Coach. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,000.

Elizabeth Renedo

Public Information Director II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$104,954
Base pay
$104,954
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,954

Elizabeth Renedo works as a Public Information Director II for University of South Carolina. Elizabeth earned $104,954 in 2026.