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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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
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Law Enforcement Officer III/University of South Carolina
Hunter Adkins works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for University of South Carolina. Hunter earned $76,211 in 2026.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Ashley Gess serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,206.
Law Enforcement Officer II/University of South Carolina
Joseph Dupree holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,204.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Toni Karl serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,181.
Administrative Coordinator II/University of South Carolina
Deanna Risher works as a Administrative Coordinator II for University of South Carolina. Deanna earned $76,159 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Lauren Lejeune works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Lauren earned $76,134 in 2026.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Timothy Burke serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,132.
Law Enforcement Officer III/University of South Carolina
Vernon Holland works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for University of South Carolina. Vernon earned $76,115 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/University of South Carolina
Chaz Tallant holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,070.
Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Melissa Davis serves as a Senior Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,066.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Rebecca Widener works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Rebecca earned $76,004 in 2026.
Athletic Trainer/University of South Carolina
Jared Muth works as a Athletic Trainer for University of South Carolina. Jared earned $76,000 in 2026.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Alicia Lewin serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,000.
Grants Administrator II/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Holly Roach serves as a Grants Administrator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,000.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Aria Dal Molin serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,969.
Research Laboratory Manager/University of South Carolina
Eric Tappa is a Research Laboratory Manager at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $75,968.
Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina
Andrew Fink works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Andrew earned $75,968 in 2026.
Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina
Matthew Klopfenstein is a Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $75,966.
Systems Engineer I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Cameron Mcduffie serves as a Systems Engineer I. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,966.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
Barbara Taylor is a Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $75,965.
Human Resources Manager II/University of South Carolina
Melissa Wilson is a Human Resources Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $75,926.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Alexander Lorenz holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,888.
Operations Manager III/University of South Carolina
Jared Williams is a Operations Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $75,871.
IT Supervisor II/University of South Carolina
Gregg Tarrance is a IT Supervisor II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $75,866.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Michelle Petrie serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,861.
Senior Consultant/University of South Carolina
Bryan Speight works as a Senior Consultant for University of South Carolina. Bryan earned $75,850 in 2026.
Human Resources Manager I/University of South Carolina
Twyla Reynolds holds the role of Human Resources Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,827.
Mental Health Professional III/University of South Carolina
Yamaira Perez is a Mental Health Professional III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $75,815.
Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina
Julia Hodge holds the role of Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,747.
Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina
Zachary Jenkins works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Zachary earned $75,717 in 2026.
Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Gary Sutton serves as a Student Services Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,694.
Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina
Tricia Kramer holds the role of Program Coordinator II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,609.
Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina
Ashley Crisp holds the role of Student Services Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,575.
Communications Manager/University of South Carolina
Simon Whitaker is a Communications Manager at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $75,561.
Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina
Terrence Gilmore works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Terrence earned $75,561 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Conrad Mehlenbacher holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,554.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Terrance Mcadoo serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,488.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Elizabeth Currin serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,488.
Executive Assistant II/University of South Carolina
Janet Wood works as a Executive Assistant II for University of South Carolina. Janet earned $75,481 in 2026.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Megan Walker serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,480.