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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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William Sudduth

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$106,696
Base pay
$106,696
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,696

William Sudduth is a Librarian at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $106,696.

Cheryl Edwards

Academic Program Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$106,645
Base pay
$106,645
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,645

Cheryl Edwards is a Academic Program Manager at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $106,645.

Andrew Berns

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$106,626
Base pay
$106,626
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,626

Andrew Berns works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Andrew earned $106,626 in 2026.

Deena Isom

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$106,611
Base pay
$106,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,611

Deena Isom holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,611.

Adam Schor

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$106,568
Base pay
$106,568
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,568

At University of South Carolina, Adam Schor serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,568.

Marie Spell

Program Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$106,544
Base pay
$106,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,544

Marie Spell is a Program Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $106,544.

Xuewen Wang

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$106,534
Base pay
$106,534
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,534

Xuewen Wang works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Xuewen earned $106,534 in 2026.

Merri Johnson

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$106,533
Base pay
$106,533
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,533

Merri Johnson holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,533.

Jessica Velders

Law Enforcement Officer IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$106,471
Base pay
$106,471
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,471

Jessica Velders holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,471.

Linwan Wu

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$106,404
Base pay
$106,404
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,404

At University of South Carolina, Linwan Wu serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,404.

Terrance Weik

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$106,384
Base pay
$106,384
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,384

Terrance Weik is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $106,384.

Mark Vanderslice

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$106,343
Base pay
$106,343
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,343

Mark Vanderslice works as a Athletics Coach for University of South Carolina. Mark earned $106,343 in 2026.

Cheng Yan

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$106,299
Base pay
$106,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,299

Cheng Yan holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,299.

Mary Styslinger

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$106,214
Base pay
$106,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,214

Mary Styslinger is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $106,214.

Joseph Eller

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$106,145
Base pay
$106,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,145

Joseph Eller works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Joseph earned $106,145 in 2026.

Raymond Thompson

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$106,113
Base pay
$106,113
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,113

At University of South Carolina, Raymond Thompson serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,113.

Kevin Brown

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$106,082
Base pay
$106,082
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,082

At University of South Carolina, Kevin Brown serves as a Athletics Coach. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,082.

Robert Dyer

IT Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$106,080
Base pay
$106,080
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,080

Robert Dyer is a IT Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $106,080.

Bonnie Hargrove

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$106,080
Base pay
$106,080
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,080

Bonnie Hargrove is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $106,080.

Kelly Clark

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$106,080
Base pay
$106,080
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,080

Kelly Clark is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $106,080.

Craig Butterfield

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$106,078
Base pay
$106,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,078

Craig Butterfield works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Craig earned $106,078 in 2026.

Alexander Norwood

Administrative Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$106,004
Base pay
$106,004
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,004

Alexander Norwood is a Administrative Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $106,004.

Mary Bucher

Nurse Administrator/Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,928
Base pay
$105,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,928

Mary Bucher holds the role of Nurse Administrator/Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,928.

Benjamin Hawfield

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,912
Base pay
$105,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,912

At University of South Carolina, Benjamin Hawfield serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,912.

Georgina Ravan

Nurse Practitioner II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,895
Base pay
$105,895
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,895

Georgina Ravan works as a Nurse Practitioner II for University of South Carolina. Georgina earned $105,895 in 2026.

Celena Kusch

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,854
Base pay
$105,854
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,854

At University of South Carolina, Celena Kusch serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,854.

Douglas Thompson

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,849
Base pay
$105,849
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,849

At University of South Carolina, Douglas Thompson serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,849.

Matthew Wilson

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,811
Base pay
$105,811
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,811

Matthew Wilson holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,811.

Daniel Kilpatrick

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,783
Base pay
$105,783
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,783

Daniel Kilpatrick holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,783.

John Lavigne

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,715
Base pay
$105,715
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,715

John Lavigne is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $105,715.

Christian Price

IT Supervisor II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,701
Base pay
$105,701
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,701

Christian Price works as a IT Supervisor II for University of South Carolina. Christian earned $105,701 in 2026.

Julia Lopezrobertson

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,677
Base pay
$105,677
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,677

At University of South Carolina, Julia Lopezrobertson serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,677.

Sharon Verba

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,667
Base pay
$105,667
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,667

Sharon Verba is a Librarian at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $105,667.

Vicki Hamby

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,577
Base pay
$105,577
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,577

At University of South Carolina, Vicki Hamby serves as a Student Services Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,577.

James Cook

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,561
Base pay
$105,561
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,561

James Cook holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,561.

Samuel Amadon

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,551
Base pay
$105,551
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,551

Samuel Amadon holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,551.

Shuangxi Ren

Senior Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,550
Base pay
$105,550
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,550

At University of South Carolina, Shuangxi Ren serves as a Senior Network Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,550.

Tina Simenson

Academic Program Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,549
Base pay
$105,549
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,549

Tina Simenson is a Academic Program Manager at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $105,549.

Dirk Schlingmann

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,530
Base pay
$105,530
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,530

Dirk Schlingmann holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,530.

Oleg Alexeev

Research Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$105,517
Base pay
$105,517
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,517

Oleg Alexeev works as a Research Professor for University of South Carolina. Oleg earned $105,517 in 2026.