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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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David Akerman

Program Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$127,913
Base pay
$127,913
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,913

David Akerman works as a Program Manager II for University of South Carolina. David earned $127,913 in 2026.

Marla Mamrick

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$127,714
Base pay
$127,714
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,714

At University of South Carolina, Marla Mamrick serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,714.

Bin Zhang

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$127,706
Base pay
$127,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,706

Bin Zhang is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $127,706.

Charles Harrington

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$127,617
Base pay
$127,617
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,617

At University of South Carolina, Charles Harrington serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,617.

Dongkyu Lee

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$127,596
Base pay
$127,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,596

Dongkyu Lee works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Dongkyu earned $127,596 in 2026.

Claire Jimenez

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$127,500
Base pay
$127,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,500

Claire Jimenez is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $127,500.

Jennifer Asman

Development Officer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$127,500
Base pay
$127,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,500

Jennifer Asman works as a Development Officer III for University of South Carolina. Jennifer earned $127,500 in 2026.

Jefferson Coulter

Program Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$127,500
Base pay
$127,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,500

Jefferson Coulter works as a Program Manager III for University of South Carolina. Jefferson earned $127,500 in 2026.

Kathryn Edwards

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$127,357
Base pay
$127,357
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,357

Kathryn Edwards is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $127,357.

Melis Duyar

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$127,305
Base pay
$127,305
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,305

At University of South Carolina, Melis Duyar serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,305.

Joshua Widawsky

Director of Project Management/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$127,239
Base pay
$127,239
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,239

Joshua Widawsky holds the role of Director of Project Management at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,239.

Elizabeth Walters

Senior Lecturer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$127,174
Base pay
$127,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,174

Elizabeth Walters holds the role of Senior Lecturer at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,174.

Christopher Knox

System Architect/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$127,174
Base pay
$127,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,174

Christopher Knox holds the role of System Architect at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,174.

Forest Agostinelli

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$127,174
Base pay
$127,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,174

Forest Agostinelli is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $127,174.

Juan Leonoyola

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$127,174
Base pay
$127,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,174

Juan Leonoyola is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $127,174.

Rohit Agarwal

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$127,154
Base pay
$127,154
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,154

Rohit Agarwal holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,154.

Ihsan Elkhider

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$127,144
Base pay
$127,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,144

Ihsan Elkhider works as a Director for University of South Carolina. Ihsan earned $127,144 in 2026.

Tiffany Beverlyedwards

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$127,144
Base pay
$127,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,144

Tiffany Beverlyedwards holds the role of Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,144.

Aidyn Iachini

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$127,104
Base pay
$127,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,104

Aidyn Iachini is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $127,104.

Hala Strohmier

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$127,088
Base pay
$127,088
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,088

Hala Strohmier holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,088.

Kevin Grindstaff

Program Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$127,000
Base pay
$127,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,000

Kevin Grindstaff is a Program Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $127,000.

Dwayne Alleyne

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$126,960
Base pay
$126,960
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,960

Dwayne Alleyne is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $126,960.

Majdouline Aziz

Associate Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$126,868
Base pay
$126,868
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,868

Majdouline Aziz holds the role of Associate Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,868.

Kathy Smiling

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$126,542
Base pay
$126,542
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,542

Kathy Smiling holds the role of Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,542.

David Tedeschi

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$126,495
Base pay
$126,495
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,495

David Tedeschi works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. David earned $126,495 in 2026.

Lyda Mccartin

Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$126,198
Base pay
$126,198
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,198

Lyda Mccartin is a Department Chair/Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $126,198.

Robert Gower

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$126,168
Base pay
$126,168
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,168

Robert Gower works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Robert earned $126,168 in 2026.

Joynelle Jackson

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$126,166
Base pay
$126,166
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,166

Joynelle Jackson is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $126,166.

Natasha Brison

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$126,072
Base pay
$126,072
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,072

Natasha Brison holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,072.

Kenneth Parks

IT Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$125,940
Base pay
$125,940
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,940

Kenneth Parks holds the role of IT Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,940.

Todd Koesters

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$125,937
Base pay
$125,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,937

Todd Koesters holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,937.

Aaron Jasnow

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$125,823
Base pay
$125,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,823

Aaron Jasnow holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,823.

Norman Madden

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$125,805
Base pay
$125,805
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,805

At University of South Carolina, Norman Madden serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,805.

George Scott

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$125,758
Base pay
$125,758
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,758

George Scott works as a Director for University of South Carolina. George earned $125,758 in 2026.

Lois Blackwell

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$125,755
Base pay
$125,755
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,755

Lois Blackwell holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,755.

Lianming Wang

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$125,647
Base pay
$125,647
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,647

Lianming Wang works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Lianming earned $125,647 in 2026.

Kawon Kim

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$125,608
Base pay
$125,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,608

At University of South Carolina, Kawon Kim serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,608.

James Oconnor

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$125,607
Base pay
$125,607
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,607

James Oconnor works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. James earned $125,607 in 2026.

Laura Kissel

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$125,577
Base pay
$125,577
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,577

Laura Kissel works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Laura earned $125,577 in 2026.

Catherine Keyser

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$125,502
Base pay
$125,502
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,502

Catherine Keyser is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $125,502.