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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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Jonathan Storm

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,516
Base pay
$81,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,516

Jonathan Storm is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $81,516.

Regina Hailey

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,503
Base pay
$81,503
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,503

Regina Hailey is a Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $81,503.

Amy Durham

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,368
Base pay
$81,368
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,368

Amy Durham works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I for University of South Carolina. Amy earned $81,368 in 2026.

Kristin Freestate

Human Resources Consultant II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,356
Base pay
$81,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,356

Kristin Freestate works as a Human Resources Consultant II for University of South Carolina. Kristin earned $81,356 in 2026.

Jelena Jankovicrankovic

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,350
Base pay
$81,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,350

Jelena Jankovicrankovic holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,350.

Nicholas Younginer

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,349
Base pay
$81,349
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,349

At University of South Carolina, Nicholas Younginer serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,349.

James Hamilton

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,316
Base pay
$81,316
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,316

At University of South Carolina, James Hamilton serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,316.

Nicole Meares

Public Information Director II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,316
Base pay
$81,316
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,316

Nicole Meares is a Public Information Director II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $81,316.

Julie Baker

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,294
Base pay
$81,294
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,294

Julie Baker is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $81,294.

Jonathan Edwards

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,268
Base pay
$81,268
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,268

At University of South Carolina, Jonathan Edwards serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,268.

Morgan Watson

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,247
Base pay
$81,247
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,247

At University of South Carolina, Morgan Watson serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,247.

Tony Gardner

Trades Specialist V/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,247
Base pay
$81,247
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,247

Tony Gardner works as a Trades Specialist V for University of South Carolina. Tony earned $81,247 in 2026.

Shannon Ruppel

Senior Consultant/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,247
Base pay
$81,247
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,247

Shannon Ruppel works as a Senior Consultant for University of South Carolina. Shannon earned $81,247 in 2026.

Deborah Mcmurtrie

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,228
Base pay
$81,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,228

At University of South Carolina, Deborah Mcmurtrie serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,228.

Dawn Hunter

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,224
Base pay
$81,224
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,224

Dawn Hunter works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Dawn earned $81,224 in 2026.

William Stovall

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,212
Base pay
$81,212
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,212

At University of South Carolina, William Stovall serves as a Athletics Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,212.

Jerry Butler

Facilities Maintenance Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,212
Base pay
$81,212
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,212

Jerry Butler works as a Facilities Maintenance Manager I for University of South Carolina. Jerry earned $81,212 in 2026.

Michael Wilkinson

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,208
Base pay
$81,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,208

Michael Wilkinson holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,208.

Susana Fonte

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,206
Base pay
$81,206
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,206

Susana Fonte is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $81,206.

Elizabeth Schenk

Grants Administrator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,181
Base pay
$81,181
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,181

Elizabeth Schenk is a Grants Administrator II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $81,181.

Jennifer Oneill

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,146
Base pay
$81,146
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,146

Jennifer Oneill works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Jennifer earned $81,146 in 2026.

Jason Peterson

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,128
Base pay
$81,128
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,128

At University of South Carolina, Jason Peterson serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,128.

Summer Roberts

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,120
Base pay
$81,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,120

Summer Roberts works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Summer earned $81,120 in 2026.

Lauren Brown

Training and Development Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,120
Base pay
$81,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,120

Lauren Brown is a Training and Development Manager at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $81,120.

Lee Hallman

Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,119
Base pay
$81,119
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,119

Lee Hallman works as a Network Administrator for University of South Carolina. Lee earned $81,119 in 2026.

Ann Hoover

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,114
Base pay
$81,114
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,114

Ann Hoover is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $81,114.

Kristy Ellison

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,110
Base pay
$81,110
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,110

At University of South Carolina, Kristy Ellison serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,110.

Olesya Kisselev

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,006
Base pay
$81,006
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,006

Olesya Kisselev works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Olesya earned $81,006 in 2026.

Sierra Swaffar

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,000
Base pay
$81,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,000

Sierra Swaffar is a Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $81,000.

Shawn Becker

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,000
Base pay
$81,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,000

Shawn Becker is a Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $81,000.

Warren Bareiss

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,972
Base pay
$80,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,972

Warren Bareiss is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $80,972.

Sheryl Horton

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,967
Base pay
$80,967
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,967

Sheryl Horton works as a Administrative Manager I for University of South Carolina. Sheryl earned $80,967 in 2026.

Dilli Bhatta

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,954
Base pay
$80,954
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,954

Dilli Bhatta is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $80,954.

Albert Nunez

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,929
Base pay
$80,929
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,929

At University of South Carolina, Albert Nunez serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,929.

Kathryn Lindeman

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,928
Base pay
$80,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,928

At University of South Carolina, Kathryn Lindeman serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,928.

Terrence Sullivan

Application Developer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,928
Base pay
$80,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,928

Terrence Sullivan works as a Application Developer III for University of South Carolina. Terrence earned $80,928 in 2026.

Elizabeth Ricardo

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,913
Base pay
$80,913
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,913

Elizabeth Ricardo is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $80,913.

Lucinda Ravenell

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,875
Base pay
$80,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,875

At University of South Carolina, Lucinda Ravenell serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,875.

Gerard Rowe

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,872
Base pay
$80,872
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,872

At University of South Carolina, Gerard Rowe serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,872.

Carmen Maye

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,845
Base pay
$80,845
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,845

Carmen Maye is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $80,845.