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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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Cary Graham

Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$134,039
Base pay
$134,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,039

Cary Graham holds the role of Administrator at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,039.

Christine Weaver

Program Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$133,991
Base pay
$133,991
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,991

Christine Weaver holds the role of Program Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,991.

Agnes Mueller

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$133,975
Base pay
$133,975
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,975

At University of South Carolina, Agnes Mueller serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,975.

Donna Coffman

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$133,935
Base pay
$133,935
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,935

Donna Coffman is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $133,935.

Jennifer Campbell

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$133,885
Base pay
$133,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,885

Jennifer Campbell is a Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $133,885.

Julia Ballance

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$133,855
Base pay
$133,855
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,855

Julia Ballance holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,855.

Rebecca Gettys

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$133,822
Base pay
$133,822
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,822

Rebecca Gettys works as a Librarian for University of South Carolina. Rebecca earned $133,822 in 2026.

Curtis Leake

Administrative Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$133,462
Base pay
$133,462
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,462

Curtis Leake holds the role of Administrative Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,462.

Maxie Cox

Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$133,427
Base pay
$133,427
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,427

Maxie Cox is a Dean at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $133,427.

Elena Osokina

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$133,419
Base pay
$133,419
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,419

Elena Osokina is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $133,419.

Thomas Lekan

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$133,315
Base pay
$133,315
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,315

Thomas Lekan is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $133,315.

Lauren Sklarofflamey

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$133,303
Base pay
$133,303
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,303

Lauren Sklarofflamey holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,303.

Thomas Brown

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$133,287
Base pay
$133,287
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,287

Thomas Brown works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Thomas earned $133,287 in 2026.

Althea Counts

Academic Program Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$133,230
Base pay
$133,230
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,230

Althea Counts works as a Academic Program Director for University of South Carolina. Althea earned $133,230 in 2026.

Roberto Santiago

IT Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$133,229
Base pay
$133,229
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,229

Roberto Santiago holds the role of IT Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,229.

Alisa Liggett

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$133,198
Base pay
$133,198
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,198

At University of South Carolina, Alisa Liggett serves as a Assistant Dean. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,198.

Sudha Xirasagar

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$133,194
Base pay
$133,194
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,194

Sudha Xirasagar holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,194.

Alicia Walker

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$133,187
Base pay
$133,187
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,187

Alicia Walker is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $133,187.

Kent Germany

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$133,127
Base pay
$133,127
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,127

Kent Germany holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,127.

Gregory Forter

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$133,102
Base pay
$133,102
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,102

Gregory Forter is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $133,102.

David Mullaney

IT Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$133,005
Base pay
$133,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,005

At University of South Carolina, David Mullaney serves as a IT Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,005.

Richard Byers

IT Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$132,955
Base pay
$132,955
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,955

Richard Byers works as a IT Manager II for University of South Carolina. Richard earned $132,955 in 2026.

Caizhi Zhou

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$132,955
Base pay
$132,955
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,955

Caizhi Zhou holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,955.

Ramtin Zand

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$132,955
Base pay
$132,955
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,955

At University of South Carolina, Ramtin Zand serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,955.

Jameka Williams

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$132,924
Base pay
$132,924
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,924

Jameka Williams works as a Assistant Dean for University of South Carolina. Jameka earned $132,924 in 2026.

Hexin Chen

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$132,913
Base pay
$132,913
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,913

Hexin Chen holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,913.

Maureen Petkewich

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$132,888
Base pay
$132,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,888

Maureen Petkewich works as a Clinical Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Maureen earned $132,888 in 2026.

Pamela Wright

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$132,804
Base pay
$132,804
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,804

Pamela Wright is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $132,804.

Laurel Eddins

IT Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$132,804
Base pay
$132,804
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,804

At University of South Carolina, Laurel Eddins serves as a IT Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,804.

Jessica Klusek

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$132,778
Base pay
$132,778
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,778

Jessica Klusek is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $132,778.

Fabio Matta

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$132,725
Base pay
$132,725
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,725

Fabio Matta is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $132,725.

Ashley Dantzler

Academic Program Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$132,600
Base pay
$132,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,600

Ashley Dantzler holds the role of Academic Program Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,600.

Jon Lowell

Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$132,600
Base pay
$132,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,600

Jon Lowell is a Dean at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $132,600.

Thomas Waters

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$132,600
Base pay
$132,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,600

At University of South Carolina, Thomas Waters serves as a Athletics Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,600.

Jennifer Baumstark

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$132,600
Base pay
$132,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,600

Jennifer Baumstark works as a Clinical Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Jennifer earned $132,600 in 2026.

Kimberly Purdy

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$132,600
Base pay
$132,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,600

Kimberly Purdy is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $132,600.

Elizabeth Nease

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$132,600
Base pay
$132,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,600

At University of South Carolina, Elizabeth Nease serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,600.

Subramani Sockalingam

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$132,554
Base pay
$132,554
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,554

At University of South Carolina, Subramani Sockalingam serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,554.

George Khushf

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$132,533
Base pay
$132,533
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,533

George Khushf holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,533.

Jennifer Augustine

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$132,504
Base pay
$132,504
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,504

Jennifer Augustine holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,504.