South Carolina / University of South Carolina
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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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Record list
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Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, John Engel serves as a Senior Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,380.
Athletic Trainer/University of South Carolina
Kelsey Hounshell is a Athletic Trainer at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,376.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Robert Sarver works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Robert earned $77,374 in 2026.
Operations Manager III/University of South Carolina
Nicholas Dukes holds the role of Operations Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,367.
Mental Health Professional III/University of South Carolina
Christina Jones holds the role of Mental Health Professional III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,344.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
Garrett Faulk holds the role of Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,330.
Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
Kelly Mccombs is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,314.
Program Manager I/University of South Carolina
Jason Beever is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,287.
Alumni/Development Manager II/University of South Carolina
Charlianne Nestlen is a Alumni/Development Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,275.
Instructor/University of South Carolina
Angela Stallings works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Angela earned $77,265 in 2026.
Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina
Nikedra Prude works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Nikedra earned $77,260 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Fidele Ngwane holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,234.
Athletic Trainer/University of South Carolina
Brandon Aiken holds the role of Athletic Trainer at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,192.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Nicole Silverio holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,178.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Patrice Penney works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Patrice earned $77,167 in 2026.
Healthcare Administrator I/University of South Carolina
Douglas Boyd works as a Healthcare Administrator I for University of South Carolina. Douglas earned $77,117 in 2026.
Athletics Director/University of South Carolina
Nicholas Calhoun works as a Athletics Director for University of South Carolina. Nicholas earned $77,112 in 2026.
Senior Consultant/University of South Carolina
Tamara Macek is a Senior Consultant at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,086.
Project Manager I/University of South Carolina
Lisa Duvall works as a Project Manager I for University of South Carolina. Lisa earned $77,073 in 2026.
Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Stephanie Richards serves as a Student Services Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,021.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Jiang Liu is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,012.
Statistician III/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Joshua Weakland serves as a Statistician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,000.
Communications Manager/University of South Carolina
Delaney Freistuhler holds the role of Communications Manager at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,000.
Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Anne Bailey serves as a Administrative Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,000.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Lauren Steimer is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $76,975.
Instructor/University of South Carolina
Christopher Knezevich works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Christopher earned $76,911 in 2026.
Program Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Kristine Mayer serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,904.
Application Developer III/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Thomas Davies serves as a Application Developer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,904.
Higher Education Attorney/University of South Carolina
Marie Maness is a Higher Education Attorney at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $76,904.
Senior Network Administrator/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Mohammed Alvi serves as a Senior Network Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,904.
Program Manager I/University of South Carolina
Valerie Wilson holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,904.
Higher Education Attorney/University of South Carolina
Matthew Shearer is a Higher Education Attorney at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $76,904.
Senior Network Administrator/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Morgan Ballantyne serves as a Senior Network Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,896.
Senior Network Administrator/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Gary Smoak serves as a Senior Network Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,896.
Senior Network Administrator/University of South Carolina
Joshua Hill is a Senior Network Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $76,896.
Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Amorita Mcclam serves as a Student Services Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,857.
Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina
Justin Shelley is a Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $76,712.
Trades Specialist V/University of South Carolina
Paul Williams holds the role of Trades Specialist V at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,706.
Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina
Marnie Merritt is a Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $76,656.
Statistician III/University of South Carolina
Ryan Harper is a Statistician III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $76,656.