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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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Joshua Hess

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,828
Base pay
$102,828
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,828

Joshua Hess works as a Clinical Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Joshua earned $102,828 in 2026.

Carla Roberts

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,772
Base pay
$102,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,772

Carla Roberts holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,772.

Kevin Kerr

Administrative Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,739
Base pay
$102,739
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,739

At University of South Carolina, Kevin Kerr serves as a Administrative Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,739.

Samuel Bagg

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,702
Base pay
$102,702
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,702

At University of South Carolina, Samuel Bagg serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,702.

Juliana Miller

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,670
Base pay
$102,670
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,670

Juliana Miller holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,670.

Perry Pellechia

Research Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,575
Base pay
$102,575
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,575

Perry Pellechia is a Research Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $102,575.

Elizabeth Hammond

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,516
Base pay
$102,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,516

Elizabeth Hammond holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,516.

David Barbeau

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,497
Base pay
$102,497
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,497

At University of South Carolina, David Barbeau serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,497.

Andrew Leier

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,497
Base pay
$102,497
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,497

At University of South Carolina, Andrew Leier serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,497.

Laura Morris

Director of Information Services/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,380
Base pay
$102,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,380

Laura Morris holds the role of Director of Information Services at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,380.

Bridget Armstrong

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,344
Base pay
$102,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,344

Bridget Armstrong works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Bridget earned $102,344 in 2026.

Alissa Armstrong

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,340
Base pay
$102,340
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,340

Alissa Armstrong holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,340.

Andrew Mcgown

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,332
Base pay
$102,332
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,332

At University of South Carolina, Andrew Mcgown serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,332.

Michael Helms

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,332
Base pay
$102,332
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,332

Michael Helms holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,332.

Kenneth Campbell

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,329
Base pay
$102,329
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,329

Kenneth Campbell works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Kenneth earned $102,329 in 2026.

Richard Osbaldiston

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,237
Base pay
$102,237
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,237

Richard Osbaldiston is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $102,237.

Cindy Lahar

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,237
Base pay
$102,237
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,237

Cindy Lahar holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,237.

Rosalind Elliott

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,212
Base pay
$102,212
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,212

Rosalind Elliott is a Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $102,212.

Santoshkiran Balijepalli

Research Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,209
Base pay
$102,209
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,209

Santoshkiran Balijepalli works as a Research Manager for University of South Carolina. Santoshkiran earned $102,209 in 2026.

Matthew Darby

Application Developer IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,209
Base pay
$102,209
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,209

Matthew Darby works as a Application Developer IV for University of South Carolina. Matthew earned $102,209 in 2026.

Nicholas Kehrwald

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,160
Base pay
$102,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,160

Nicholas Kehrwald holds the role of Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,160.

Cody Drolc

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,103
Base pay
$102,103
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,103

Cody Drolc is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $102,103.

Wilson Smoak

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,073
Base pay
$102,073
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,073

At University of South Carolina, Wilson Smoak serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,073.

Jennifer Vendemia

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,064
Base pay
$102,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,064

At University of South Carolina, Jennifer Vendemia serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,064.

Robert Moore

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,045
Base pay
$102,045
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,045

Robert Moore holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,045.

Nikki Wooten

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,029
Base pay
$102,029
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,029

Nikki Wooten holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,029.

Diana Sisson

Director of Information Services/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,000
Base pay
$102,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,000

Diana Sisson holds the role of Director of Information Services at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,000.

John Hendry

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,000
Base pay
$102,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,000

At University of South Carolina, John Hendry serves as a Athletics Coach. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,000.

Brian Hull

IT Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,000
Base pay
$102,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,000

Brian Hull works as a IT Manager I for University of South Carolina. Brian earned $102,000 in 2026.

Anna Kell

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,000
Base pay
$102,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,000

Anna Kell works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Anna earned $102,000 in 2026.

Matthew White

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,000
Base pay
$102,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,000

Matthew White holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,000.

Karen Warren

Research Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,000
Base pay
$102,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,000

Karen Warren holds the role of Research Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,000.

Yuexuan Wu

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,000
Base pay
$102,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,000

Yuexuan Wu is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $102,000.

Ayzia Taylor

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,000
Base pay
$102,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,000

Ayzia Taylor works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Ayzia earned $102,000 in 2026.

Katharine Harding

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,000
Base pay
$102,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,000

Katharine Harding works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Katharine earned $102,000 in 2026.