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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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Andrew Leier

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, Andrew Leier serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,497.

Laura Morris

Director of Information Services/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,380
Base pay
$102,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,380

Laura Morris holds the role of Director of Information Services at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,380.

Bridget Armstrong

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,344
Base pay
$102,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,344

Bridget Armstrong works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Bridget earned $102,344 in 2026.

Alissa Armstrong

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,340
Base pay
$102,340
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,340

Alissa Armstrong holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,340.

Andrew Mcgown

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,332
Base pay
$102,332
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,332

At University of South Carolina, Andrew Mcgown serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,332.

Michael Helms

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,332
Base pay
$102,332
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,332

Michael Helms holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,332.

Kenneth Campbell

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,329
Base pay
$102,329
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,329

Kenneth Campbell works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Kenneth earned $102,329 in 2026.

Richard Osbaldiston

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,237
Base pay
$102,237
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,237

Richard Osbaldiston is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $102,237.

Cindy Lahar

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,237
Base pay
$102,237
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,237

Cindy Lahar holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,237.

Rosalind Elliott

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,212
Base pay
$102,212
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,212

Rosalind Elliott is a Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $102,212.

Santoshkiran Balijepalli

Research Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,209
Base pay
$102,209
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,209

Santoshkiran Balijepalli works as a Research Manager for University of South Carolina. Santoshkiran earned $102,209 in 2026.

Matthew Darby

Application Developer IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,209
Base pay
$102,209
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,209

Matthew Darby works as a Application Developer IV for University of South Carolina. Matthew earned $102,209 in 2026.

Nicholas Kehrwald

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,160
Base pay
$102,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,160

Nicholas Kehrwald holds the role of Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,160.

Cody Drolc

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,103
Base pay
$102,103
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,103

Cody Drolc is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $102,103.

Wilson Smoak

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,073
Base pay
$102,073
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,073

At University of South Carolina, Wilson Smoak serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,073.

Jennifer Vendemia

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,064
Base pay
$102,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,064

At University of South Carolina, Jennifer Vendemia serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,064.

Robert Moore

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,045
Base pay
$102,045
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,045

Robert Moore holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,045.

Nikki Wooten

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,029
Base pay
$102,029
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,029

Nikki Wooten holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,029.

Diana Sisson

Director of Information Services/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,000
Base pay
$102,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,000

Diana Sisson holds the role of Director of Information Services at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,000.

John Hendry

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,000
Base pay
$102,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,000

At University of South Carolina, John Hendry serves as a Athletics Coach. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,000.

Brian Hull

IT Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,000
Base pay
$102,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,000

Brian Hull works as a IT Manager I for University of South Carolina. Brian earned $102,000 in 2026.

Anna Kell

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,000
Base pay
$102,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,000

Anna Kell works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Anna earned $102,000 in 2026.

Matthew White

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,000
Base pay
$102,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,000

Matthew White holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,000.

Karen Warren

Research Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,000
Base pay
$102,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,000

Karen Warren holds the role of Research Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,000.

Yuexuan Wu

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,000
Base pay
$102,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,000

Yuexuan Wu is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $102,000.

Ayzia Taylor

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,000
Base pay
$102,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,000

Ayzia Taylor works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Ayzia earned $102,000 in 2026.

Katharine Harding

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$102,000
Base pay
$102,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,000

Katharine Harding works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Katharine earned $102,000 in 2026.

Lori Ziolkowski

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,942
Base pay
$101,942
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,942

Lori Ziolkowski works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Lori earned $101,942 in 2026.

Carlina Delacova

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,903
Base pay
$101,903
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,903

Carlina Delacova works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Carlina earned $101,903 in 2026.

Edward Richardson

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,900
Base pay
$101,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,900

Edward Richardson holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,900.

Jessica Purrington

Project Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,850
Base pay
$101,850
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,850

Jessica Purrington works as a Project Manager II for University of South Carolina. Jessica earned $101,850 in 2026.

Phillip Gardiner

IT Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,775
Base pay
$101,775
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,775

Phillip Gardiner is a IT Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $101,775.

Deborah Cohan

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,764
Base pay
$101,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,764

At University of South Carolina, Deborah Cohan serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,764.

Maureen Derrick

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,695
Base pay
$101,695
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,695

Maureen Derrick works as a Student Services Manager III for University of South Carolina. Maureen earned $101,695 in 2026.

Mostafa Mobli

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,682
Base pay
$101,682
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,682

Mostafa Mobli holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,682.

Federica Schoeman

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,668
Base pay
$101,668
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,668

At University of South Carolina, Federica Schoeman serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,668.

Alfred Lindsay

Construction Project Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,656
Base pay
$101,656
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,656

Alfred Lindsay is a Construction Project Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $101,656.

John Strandholm

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,594
Base pay
$101,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,594

At University of South Carolina, John Strandholm serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,594.

Otis Owens

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,574
Base pay
$101,574
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,574

Otis Owens holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,574.

Jason Trenary

IT Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$101,515
Base pay
$101,515
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,515

Jason Trenary works as a IT Manager I for University of South Carolina. Jason earned $101,515 in 2026.