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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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Reginald Bain

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

Reginald Bain is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $115,925.

Kyana Jackson

Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,913
Base pay
$115,913
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,913

Kyana Jackson holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,913.

Nancy Kangogo

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,902
Base pay
$115,902
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,902

At University of South Carolina, Nancy Kangogo serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,902.

Brian Chen

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,849
Base pay
$115,849
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,849

Brian Chen is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $115,849.

Sirajul Shibly

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,832
Base pay
$115,832
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,832

Sirajul Shibly works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Sirajul earned $115,832 in 2026.

Bradford Collins

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,807
Base pay
$115,807
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,807

Bradford Collins is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $115,807.

Susan Felleman

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,807
Base pay
$115,807
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,807

Susan Felleman is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $115,807.

Beverly Baliko

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,794
Base pay
$115,794
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,794

Beverly Baliko is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $115,794.

Helen Mack

Human Resources Director III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,789
Base pay
$115,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,789

Helen Mack works as a Human Resources Director III for University of South Carolina. Helen earned $115,789 in 2026.

Lanae Briggsbudden

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,766
Base pay
$115,766
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,766

Lanae Briggsbudden is a Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $115,766.

Troy Nelson

Director of Engineering I/Engineering As/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,680
Base pay
$115,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,680

At University of South Carolina, Troy Nelson serves as a Director of Engineering I/Engineering As. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,680.

Lauren Clark

Director of Project Management/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,679
Base pay
$115,679
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,679

Lauren Clark holds the role of Director of Project Management at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,679.

John Barnett

Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,613
Base pay
$115,613
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,613

John Barnett is a Dean at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $115,613.

Walter Peters

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,613
Base pay
$115,613
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,613

Walter Peters holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,613.

Forrest Lowe

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,613
Base pay
$115,613
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,613

At University of South Carolina, Forrest Lowe serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,613.

Nicholas Lucarelli

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,586
Base pay
$115,586
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,586

Nicholas Lucarelli is a Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $115,586.

Robbie Dedmon

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,586
Base pay
$115,586
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,586

At University of South Carolina, Robbie Dedmon serves as a Assistant Dean. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,586.

Amanda Therrell

Academic Program Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,586
Base pay
$115,586
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,586

Amanda Therrell holds the role of Academic Program Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,586.

Heather Miles

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,543
Base pay
$115,543
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,543

At University of South Carolina, Heather Miles serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,543.

Suzanne Sutton

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,542
Base pay
$115,542
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,542

Suzanne Sutton holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,542.

Christine Lotter

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,536
Base pay
$115,536
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,536

Christine Lotter is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $115,536.

Brooke Patterson

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,510
Base pay
$115,510
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,510

Brooke Patterson is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $115,510.

Jonathan Parkes

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,509
Base pay
$115,509
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,509

Jonathan Parkes is a Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $115,509.

Christopher Holcomb

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,488
Base pay
$115,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,488

Christopher Holcomb works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Christopher earned $115,488 in 2026.

Jessica Freed

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,414
Base pay
$115,414
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,414

Jessica Freed holds the role of Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,414.

John Gordanier

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,366
Base pay
$115,366
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,366

At University of South Carolina, John Gordanier serves as a Clinical Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,366.

Alicia Bervine

Human Resources Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,356
Base pay
$115,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,356

At University of South Carolina, Alicia Bervine serves as a Human Resources Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,356.

Silke Henrich

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,334
Base pay
$115,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,334

At University of South Carolina, Silke Henrich serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,334.

James Blanchette

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,334
Base pay
$115,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,334

At University of South Carolina, James Blanchette serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,334.

Robert Bramlett

Development Officer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,310
Base pay
$115,310
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,310

At University of South Carolina, Robert Bramlett serves as a Development Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,310.

Chunyu Ai

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,190
Base pay
$115,190
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,190

Chunyu Ai is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $115,190.

Joshua Ruppel

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,181
Base pay
$115,181
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,181

Joshua Ruppel works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Joshua earned $115,181 in 2026.

David Jackson

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,160
Base pay
$115,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,160

David Jackson holds the role of Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,160.

Antoinette Rutherford

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,126
Base pay
$115,126
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,126

Antoinette Rutherford is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $115,126.

Brandi Newsome

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,126
Base pay
$115,126
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,126

Brandi Newsome holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,126.

Jennifer Hucks

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,126
Base pay
$115,126
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,126

At University of South Carolina, Jennifer Hucks serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,126.

Damian Bridges

Director of Project Management/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,110
Base pay
$115,110
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,110

Damian Bridges is a Director of Project Management at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $115,110.

Vanessa Nelsonreed

Program Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,071
Base pay
$115,071
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,071

Vanessa Nelsonreed works as a Program Manager III for University of South Carolina. Vanessa earned $115,071 in 2026.

Wout Debacker

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,050
Base pay
$115,050
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,050

At University of South Carolina, Wout Debacker serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,050.

Kristin Harbour

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,000
Base pay
$115,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,000

Kristin Harbour works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Kristin earned $115,000 in 2026.