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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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Nicole Matros

Psychologist II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$121,089
Base pay
$121,089
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,089

Nicole Matros holds the role of Psychologist II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,089.

Iftikhar Ahmad

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$121,028
Base pay
$121,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,028

Iftikhar Ahmad holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,028.

Janelle Gadsonsheppard

IT Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,945
Base pay
$120,945
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,945

At University of South Carolina, Janelle Gadsonsheppard serves as a IT Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,945.

Robert Doran

Senior Information Systems / Business An/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,943
Base pay
$120,943
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,943

Robert Doran works as a Senior Information Systems / Business An for University of South Carolina. Robert earned $120,943 in 2026.

Roscoe Patterson

Risk Management & Compliance Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,872
Base pay
$120,872
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,872

Roscoe Patterson works as a Risk Management & Compliance Manager III for University of South Carolina. Roscoe earned $120,872 in 2026.

Andrew Gross

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,828
Base pay
$120,828
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,828

Andrew Gross is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $120,828.

Tieling Chen

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,810
Base pay
$120,810
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,810

Tieling Chen holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,810.

Quinton Bolin

Director of Engineering Ii/Engineering A/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,769
Base pay
$120,769
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,769

Quinton Bolin works as a Director of Engineering Ii/Engineering A for University of South Carolina. Quinton earned $120,769 in 2026.

Kim Thompson

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,737
Base pay
$120,737
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,737

Kim Thompson is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $120,737.

Morgan Rhodes

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,677
Base pay
$120,677
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,677

Morgan Rhodes works as a Clinical Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Morgan earned $120,677 in 2026.

Aisha Haynes

Academic Program Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,666
Base pay
$120,666
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,666

At University of South Carolina, Aisha Haynes serves as a Academic Program Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,666.

Bridget Blackwell

Program Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,575
Base pay
$120,575
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,575

Bridget Blackwell works as a Program Manager II for University of South Carolina. Bridget earned $120,575 in 2026.

Steven Harrod

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,549
Base pay
$120,549
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,549

At University of South Carolina, Steven Harrod serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,549.

Suzanne Swan

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,549
Base pay
$120,549
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,549

Suzanne Swan works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Suzanne earned $120,549 in 2026.

Ashley Smith

Development Officer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,459
Base pay
$120,459
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,459

At University of South Carolina, Ashley Smith serves as a Development Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,459.

David Stodden

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,459
Base pay
$120,459
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,459

At University of South Carolina, David Stodden serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,459.

Alireza Farnoush

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,459
Base pay
$120,459
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,459

Alireza Farnoush is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $120,459.

Kay Dorrell

Administrative Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,442
Base pay
$120,442
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,442

At University of South Carolina, Kay Dorrell serves as a Administrative Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,442.

Dale Purvis

IT Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,360
Base pay
$120,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,360

At University of South Carolina, Dale Purvis serves as a IT Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,360.

Jennifer Phelanninh

Program Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,360
Base pay
$120,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,360

Jennifer Phelanninh works as a Program Manager II for University of South Carolina. Jennifer earned $120,360 in 2026.

Colby Arendale

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,360
Base pay
$120,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,360

Colby Arendale works as a Athletics Administrator for University of South Carolina. Colby earned $120,360 in 2026.

Collin Crick

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,230
Base pay
$120,230
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,230

At University of South Carolina, Collin Crick serves as a Assistant Dean. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,230.

Katherine Barbieri

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,211
Base pay
$120,211
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,211

Katherine Barbieri works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Katherine earned $120,211 in 2026.

Dexter Harlee

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,084
Base pay
$120,084
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,084

Dexter Harlee holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,084.

Joohyung Park

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,011
Base pay
$120,011
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,011

Joohyung Park holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,011.

Alexis Stokes

Human Resources Director III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,000
Base pay
$120,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,000

At University of South Carolina, Alexis Stokes serves as a Human Resources Director III. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,000.

Mitchell Okey

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,000
Base pay
$120,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,000

Mitchell Okey is a Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $120,000.

Alec Shettle

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,000
Base pay
$120,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,000

Alec Shettle is a Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $120,000.

Mazen Aziz

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,000
Base pay
$120,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,000

At University of South Carolina, Mazen Aziz serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,000.

Jody Davidson

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,000
Base pay
$120,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,000

Jody Davidson is a Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $120,000.

Brandon Tregle

Lecturer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,000
Base pay
$120,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,000

Brandon Tregle is a Lecturer at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $120,000.

Justin Griffis

Human Resources Director III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,000
Base pay
$120,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,000

Justin Griffis works as a Human Resources Director III for University of South Carolina. Justin earned $120,000 in 2026.

Anaelisa Iglesias

Associate Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,000
Base pay
$120,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,000

Anaelisa Iglesias is a Associate Dean at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $120,000.

Nathaniel Sedergren

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,000
Base pay
$120,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,000

Nathaniel Sedergren works as a Athletics Coach for University of South Carolina. Nathaniel earned $120,000 in 2026.

Melinda Craft

Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,000
Base pay
$120,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,000

Melinda Craft holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,000.

Cara Delay

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,000
Base pay
$120,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,000

Cara Delay works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Cara earned $120,000 in 2026.

Xin Fang

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,000
Base pay
$120,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,000

At University of South Carolina, Xin Fang serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,000.

Michael Krysl

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,000
Base pay
$120,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,000

Michael Krysl is a Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $120,000.

Jessica Long

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

2026 total comp
$120,000
Base pay
$120,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,000

Jessica Long works as a Director of Engineering I/Engineering As for University of South Carolina. Jessica earned $120,000 in 2026.

Geoffrey Graybeal

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$119,938
Base pay
$119,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,938

Geoffrey Graybeal is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $119,938.