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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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Kara Brown

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,530
Base pay
$103,530
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,530

At University of South Carolina, Kara Brown serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,530.

Deonne Yeager

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,530
Base pay
$103,530
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,530

At University of South Carolina, Deonne Yeager serves as a Student Services Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,530.

Daniella Sumpter

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,530
Base pay
$103,530
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,530

At University of South Carolina, Daniella Sumpter serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,530.

Bridget Miller

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,530
Base pay
$103,530
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,530

Bridget Miller holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,530.

Yang Wang

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,530
Base pay
$103,530
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,530

Yang Wang holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,530.

Nabil Natafgi

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,522
Base pay
$103,522
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,522

Nabil Natafgi is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $103,522.

Elizabeth Caulder

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,497
Base pay
$103,497
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,497

Elizabeth Caulder holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,497.

Samara Seas

Audits Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,458
Base pay
$103,458
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,458

At University of South Carolina, Samara Seas serves as a Audits Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,458.

Mila Padgett

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,440
Base pay
$103,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,440

Mila Padgett is a Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $103,440.

Cory Rodgers

System Architect/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,439
Base pay
$103,439
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,439

At University of South Carolina, Cory Rodgers serves as a System Architect. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,439.

Deborah Staley

IT Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,409
Base pay
$103,409
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,409

At University of South Carolina, Deborah Staley serves as a IT Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,409.

Dwaine Wagner

IT Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,386
Base pay
$103,386
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,386

Dwaine Wagner is a IT Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $103,386.

Dexin Shi

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,373
Base pay
$103,373
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,373

Dexin Shi works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Dexin earned $103,373 in 2026.

Sayward Harrison

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,373
Base pay
$103,373
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,373

Sayward Harrison works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Sayward earned $103,373 in 2026.

Allen Dennis

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,368
Base pay
$103,368
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,368

At University of South Carolina, Allen Dennis serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,368.

Jennifer Mckay

Senior Information Systems / Business An/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,242
Base pay
$103,242
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,242

Jennifer Mckay is a Senior Information Systems / Business An at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $103,242.

Josetta Hester

Senior Information Systems / Business An/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,242
Base pay
$103,242
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,242

At University of South Carolina, Josetta Hester serves as a Senior Information Systems / Business An. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,242.

Bradley Dey

System Architect/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,191
Base pay
$103,191
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,191

At University of South Carolina, Bradley Dey serves as a System Architect. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,191.

Jennifer Deckert

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,181
Base pay
$103,181
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,181

At University of South Carolina, Jennifer Deckert serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,181.

John Jahnke

Physician Assistant/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,158
Base pay
$103,158
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,158

John Jahnke is a Physician Assistant at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $103,158.

Odell Glenn

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,147
Base pay
$103,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,147

At University of South Carolina, Odell Glenn serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,147.

Cyrus Riahinezhad

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,147
Base pay
$103,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,147

At University of South Carolina, Cyrus Riahinezhad serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,147.

Andrew Sabalowsky

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,147
Base pay
$103,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,147

Andrew Sabalowsky works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Andrew earned $103,147 in 2026.

Edward Gieskes

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,131
Base pay
$103,131
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,131

At University of South Carolina, Edward Gieskes serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,131.

Yanfeng Xu

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,116
Base pay
$103,116
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,116

Yanfeng Xu works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Yanfeng earned $103,116 in 2026.

Robert Hock

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,083
Base pay
$103,083
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,083

Robert Hock holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,083.

Annie Bourbonnais

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,067
Base pay
$103,067
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,067

Annie Bourbonnais holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,067.

Tiffany Howard

Healthcare Administrator III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,020
Base pay
$103,020
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,020

Tiffany Howard works as a Healthcare Administrator III for University of South Carolina. Tiffany earned $103,020 in 2026.

Charlie Tamasco

Director of Information Services/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,000
Base pay
$103,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,000

Charlie Tamasco is a Director of Information Services at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $103,000.

Kimberley Massey

Director of Information Services/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,000
Base pay
$103,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,000

Kimberley Massey works as a Director of Information Services for University of South Carolina. Kimberley earned $103,000 in 2026.

Kathryn Frankel

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$103,000
Base pay
$103,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,000

Kathryn Frankel works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Kathryn earned $103,000 in 2026.

Yuan Wang

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,900
Base pay
$102,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,900

Yuan Wang works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Yuan earned $102,900 in 2026.

Joshua Hess

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,828
Base pay
$102,828
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,828

Joshua Hess works as a Clinical Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Joshua earned $102,828 in 2026.

Carla Roberts

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,772
Base pay
$102,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,772

Carla Roberts holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,772.

Kevin Kerr

Administrative Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,739
Base pay
$102,739
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,739

At University of South Carolina, Kevin Kerr serves as a Administrative Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,739.

Samuel Bagg

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,702
Base pay
$102,702
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,702

At University of South Carolina, Samuel Bagg serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,702.

Juliana Miller

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,670
Base pay
$102,670
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,670

Juliana Miller holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,670.

Perry Pellechia

Research Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,575
Base pay
$102,575
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,575

Perry Pellechia is a Research Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $102,575.

Elizabeth Hammond

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,516
Base pay
$102,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,516

Elizabeth Hammond holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,516.

David Barbeau

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,497
Base pay
$102,497
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,497

At University of South Carolina, David Barbeau serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,497.