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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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Natasha Delahunt

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,820
Base pay
$95,820
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,820

Natasha Delahunt holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,820.

Lance Cooper

Public Information Director II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,808
Base pay
$95,808
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,808

At University of South Carolina, Lance Cooper serves as a Public Information Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,808.

Lauren Hoffer

Department Chair/Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,721
Base pay
$95,721
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,721

Lauren Hoffer holds the role of Department Chair/Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,721.

Jose Arvelo

Law Enforcement Officer IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,692
Base pay
$95,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,692

At University of South Carolina, Jose Arvelo serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,692.

Sara Schneckloth

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,677
Base pay
$95,677
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,677

Sara Schneckloth works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Sara earned $95,677 in 2026.

Kim Macavoysorochen

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,611
Base pay
$95,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,611

At University of South Carolina, Kim Macavoysorochen serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,611.

Meredith Deboom

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,608
Base pay
$95,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,608

Meredith Deboom works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Meredith earned $95,608 in 2026.

Tara Mortensen

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,585
Base pay
$95,585
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,585

At University of South Carolina, Tara Mortensen serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,585.

Andrew Shifflett

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,544
Base pay
$95,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,544

Andrew Shifflett is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $95,544.

Donald Mills

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,543
Base pay
$95,543
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,543

Donald Mills is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $95,543.

Alexandria Tharpe

Academic Program Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,527
Base pay
$95,527
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,527

Alexandria Tharpe holds the role of Academic Program Manager at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,527.

Rachel Onley

Academic Program Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,527
Base pay
$95,527
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,527

Rachel Onley is a Academic Program Manager at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $95,527.

William Beckham

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,525
Base pay
$95,525
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,525

William Beckham is a Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $95,525.

Helen Le

Academic Program Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,525
Base pay
$95,525
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,525

Helen Le holds the role of Academic Program Manager at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,525.

Courtney Smith

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,500
Base pay
$95,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,500

At University of South Carolina, Courtney Smith serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,500.

Thomas Kelly

IT Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,423
Base pay
$95,423
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,423

Thomas Kelly works as a IT Manager II for University of South Carolina. Thomas earned $95,423 in 2026.

Yasemin Boduroglu

Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,423
Base pay
$95,423
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,423

Yasemin Boduroglu holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,423.

Eddie Howard

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,423
Base pay
$95,423
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,423

Eddie Howard holds the role of Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,423.

Twaina Harris

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,423
Base pay
$95,423
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,423

Twaina Harris works as a Assistant Dean for University of South Carolina. Twaina earned $95,423 in 2026.

Ehsan Nik

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,410
Base pay
$95,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,410

Ehsan Nik is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $95,410.

Nancy Kennedy

Registered Nurse II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,370
Base pay
$95,370
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,370

Nancy Kennedy holds the role of Registered Nurse II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,370.

Peter Martinez

IT Supervisor II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,370
Base pay
$95,370
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,370

At University of South Carolina, Peter Martinez serves as a IT Supervisor II. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,370.

Laveta Gibson

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,336
Base pay
$95,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,336

At University of South Carolina, Laveta Gibson serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,336.

Katherine Wuchenich

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,331
Base pay
$95,331
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,331

Katherine Wuchenich holds the role of Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,331.

Andrew Ortaglia

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,317
Base pay
$95,317
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,317

At University of South Carolina, Andrew Ortaglia serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,317.

Lydia Brandt

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,279
Base pay
$95,279
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,279

Lydia Brandt is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $95,279.

Marta Bornstein

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,273
Base pay
$95,273
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,273

At University of South Carolina, Marta Bornstein serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,273.

Bruce Suddeth

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,250
Base pay
$95,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,250

Bruce Suddeth works as a Program Manager I for University of South Carolina. Bruce earned $95,250 in 2026.

John Jenkins

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,213
Base pay
$95,213
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,213

At University of South Carolina, John Jenkins serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,213.

Tiffany Mattox

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,178
Base pay
$95,178
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,178

At University of South Carolina, Tiffany Mattox serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,178.

Jonathan Faulkenberry

IT Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,113
Base pay
$95,113
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,113

Jonathan Faulkenberry works as a IT Manager I for University of South Carolina. Jonathan earned $95,113 in 2026.

Besim Dragovic

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,098
Base pay
$95,098
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,098

Besim Dragovic works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Besim earned $95,098 in 2026.

Xuefeng Peng

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,098
Base pay
$95,098
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,098

Xuefeng Peng holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,098.

Erin Meyergutbrod

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,098
Base pay
$95,098
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,098

Erin Meyergutbrod is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $95,098.

Pellen Malphrus

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,021
Base pay
$95,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,021

Pellen Malphrus holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,021.

Jason Darby

Director of Information Services/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,000
Base pay
$95,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,000

Jason Darby works as a Director of Information Services for University of South Carolina. Jason earned $95,000 in 2026.

Maureen Severson

Development Officer I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,000
Base pay
$95,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,000

At University of South Carolina, Maureen Severson serves as a Development Officer I. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,000.

Fan Yang

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,000
Base pay
$95,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,000

Fan Yang works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Fan earned $95,000 in 2026.

Samantha Tippen

Teaching Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,000
Base pay
$95,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,000

Samantha Tippen is a Teaching Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $95,000.

Ian Adams

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,000
Base pay
$95,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,000

Ian Adams holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,000.