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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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Stephany Smith

Program Manager 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

Stephany Smith holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,000.

Lawton Brown

Engineer/Associate Engineer III/University of South Carolina

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

Lawton Brown is a Engineer/Associate Engineer III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $95,000.

Richard Snelgrove

Grants Administrator III/University of South Carolina

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

Richard Snelgrove is a Grants Administrator III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $95,000.

Robert Martin

Student Services Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

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

Robert Martin works as a Student Services Program Coordinator II for University of South Carolina. Robert earned $95,000 in 2026.

Daniel Sweaney

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,984
Base pay
$94,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,984

Daniel Sweaney works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Daniel earned $94,984 in 2026.

Michelle Brownschaffer

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,944
Base pay
$94,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,944

Michelle Brownschaffer works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Michelle earned $94,944 in 2026.

Shannon Lackey

Grants Administrator III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,918
Base pay
$94,918
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,918

Shannon Lackey works as a Grants Administrator III for University of South Carolina. Shannon earned $94,918 in 2026.

Jonah Steinberg

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,907
Base pay
$94,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,907

Jonah Steinberg works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Jonah earned $94,907 in 2026.

Judy Beck

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,900
Base pay
$94,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,900

Judy Beck is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $94,900.

Richard Peterson

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,893
Base pay
$94,893
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,893

Richard Peterson is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $94,893.

Jungmi Wu

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,872
Base pay
$94,872
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,872

Jungmi Wu is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $94,872.

Dina Brown

Healthcare Administrator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,860
Base pay
$94,860
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,860

Dina Brown is a Healthcare Administrator II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $94,860.

Rahul Ghosal

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,860
Base pay
$94,860
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,860

Rahul Ghosal holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,860.

Marius Valdes

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,811
Base pay
$94,811
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,811

Marius Valdes works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Marius earned $94,811 in 2026.

Emily Miles

Public Information Director II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,747
Base pay
$94,747
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,747

Emily Miles holds the role of Public Information Director II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,747.

Evette Bridges

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,747
Base pay
$94,747
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,747

Evette Bridges works as a Librarian for University of South Carolina. Evette earned $94,747 in 2026.

Sarah Wright

Psychologist I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,723
Base pay
$94,723
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,723

At University of South Carolina, Sarah Wright serves as a Psychologist I. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,723.

Ezra Brooks

IT Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,686
Base pay
$94,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,686

Ezra Brooks is a IT Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $94,686.

Melissa Ellermann

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,665
Base pay
$94,665
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,665

Melissa Ellermann holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,665.

Lynn Kompass

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,650
Base pay
$94,650
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,650

At University of South Carolina, Lynn Kompass serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,650.

Shannon Koontz

Senior Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,626
Base pay
$94,626
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,626

Shannon Koontz is a Senior Network Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $94,626.

Kayla Everhart

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,584
Base pay
$94,584
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,584

Kayla Everhart works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Kayla earned $94,584 in 2026.

Polinpapilin Katina

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,564
Base pay
$94,564
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,564

Polinpapilin Katina works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Polinpapilin earned $94,564 in 2026.

Kimberly Taylor

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,540
Base pay
$94,540
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,540

At University of South Carolina, Kimberly Taylor serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,540.

Elizabeth Georgian

Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,473
Base pay
$94,473
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,473

Elizabeth Georgian works as a Department Chair/Professor for University of South Carolina. Elizabeth earned $94,473 in 2026.

Ciaran Fairman

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,455
Base pay
$94,455
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,455

Ciaran Fairman holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,455.

Lauren Epps

Academic Program Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,452
Base pay
$94,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,452

Lauren Epps is a Academic Program Manager at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $94,452.

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.