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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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Nansi Boghossian

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,432
Base pay
$117,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,432

Nansi Boghossian holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,432.

Elliott Chen

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,382
Base pay
$117,382
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,382

Elliott Chen holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,382.

Kate Boyd

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,365
Base pay
$117,365
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,365

Kate Boyd works as a Librarian for University of South Carolina. Kate earned $117,365 in 2026.

Philip Busbee

Research Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,306
Base pay
$117,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,306

Philip Busbee works as a Research Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Philip earned $117,306 in 2026.

Lisa Myrick

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,306
Base pay
$117,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,306

Lisa Myrick works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Lisa earned $117,306 in 2026.

Kathryn Whitener

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,300
Base pay
$117,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,300

At University of South Carolina, Kathryn Whitener serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,300.

Mahmoud Omari

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,300
Base pay
$117,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,300

Mahmoud Omari works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Mahmoud earned $117,300 in 2026.

Ahmed Ahmed

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,300
Base pay
$117,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,300

Ahmed Ahmed is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $117,300.

Ali Alsabeh

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,300
Base pay
$117,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,300

Ali Alsabeh holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,300.

Eva Monsma

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,262
Base pay
$117,262
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,262

Eva Monsma is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $117,262.

Katie Chargualaf

Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,225
Base pay
$117,225
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,225

Katie Chargualaf is a Dean at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $117,225.

Peiyin Hung

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,179
Base pay
$117,179
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,179

At University of South Carolina, Peiyin Hung serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,179.

Roderick Howell

Facilities Maintenance Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,174
Base pay
$117,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,174

At University of South Carolina, Roderick Howell serves as a Facilities Maintenance Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,174.

Francisco Sanchez

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,034
Base pay
$117,034
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,034

At University of South Carolina, Francisco Sanchez serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,034.

Josh Wise

Director of Project Management/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,000
Base pay
$117,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,000

Josh Wise holds the role of Director of Project Management at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,000.

John Mincy

Engineer/Associate Engineer IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,000
Base pay
$117,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,000

John Mincy holds the role of Engineer/Associate Engineer IV at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,000.

Jordan Mole

Law Enforcement Officer V/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$116,971
Base pay
$116,971
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,971

Jordan Mole holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer V at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,971.

Lara Ducate

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$116,958
Base pay
$116,958
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,958

Lara Ducate is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $116,958.

Jane Stafford

Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$116,894
Base pay
$116,894
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,894

At University of South Carolina, Jane Stafford serves as a Department Chair/Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,894.

Yuche Chen

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$116,850
Base pay
$116,850
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,850

Yuche Chen holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,850.

Wenbin Tan

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$116,835
Base pay
$116,835
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,835

Wenbin Tan works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Wenbin earned $116,835 in 2026.

Melissa Pilgrim

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$116,819
Base pay
$116,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,819

Melissa Pilgrim holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,819.

Karen Mcdonnell

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$116,792
Base pay
$116,792
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,792

Karen Mcdonnell is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $116,792.

Summer Yarborough

Administrative Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$116,781
Base pay
$116,781
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,781

Summer Yarborough holds the role of Administrative Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,781.

Stacie Davenport

Executive Assistant III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$116,780
Base pay
$116,780
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,780

Stacie Davenport works as a Executive Assistant III for University of South Carolina. Stacie earned $116,780 in 2026.

Hunter Gardner

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$116,751
Base pay
$116,751
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,751

Hunter Gardner is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $116,751.

Nathan Terracio

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$116,746
Base pay
$116,746
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,746

Nathan Terracio works as a Director for University of South Carolina. Nathan earned $116,746 in 2026.

Cliff Murphy

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$116,729
Base pay
$116,729
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,729

At University of South Carolina, Cliff Murphy serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,729.

Amanda Truesdale

Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$116,585
Base pay
$116,585
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,585

Amanda Truesdale is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $116,585.

Sangita Dash

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$116,406
Base pay
$116,406
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,406

Sangita Dash holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,406.

Cindy Peachey

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$116,308
Base pay
$116,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,308

At University of South Carolina, Cindy Peachey serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,308.

Marcelo Friasreyes

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$116,234
Base pay
$116,234
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,234

At University of South Carolina, Marcelo Friasreyes serves as a Student Services Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,234.

Deepak Bhere

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$116,154
Base pay
$116,154
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,154

Deepak Bhere is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $116,154.

Whitney Maxwell

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$116,118
Base pay
$116,118
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,118

Whitney Maxwell holds the role of Clinical Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,118.

Kathryn Gandy

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$116,066
Base pay
$116,066
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,066

Kathryn Gandy holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,066.

Emma Griffin

Nurse Practitioner/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$116,065
Base pay
$116,065
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,065

At University of South Carolina, Emma Griffin serves as a Nurse Practitioner. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,065.

Cary Mock

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$116,050
Base pay
$116,050
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,050

Cary Mock works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Cary earned $116,050 in 2026.

Wendy Valerio

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$116,039
Base pay
$116,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,039

Wendy Valerio holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,039.

Tisha Felder

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,958
Base pay
$115,958
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,958

Tisha Felder holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,958.

William Terwilliger

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,925
Base pay
$115,925
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,925

At University of South Carolina, William Terwilliger serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,925.