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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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Mark Sarzynski

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$132,387
Base pay
$132,387
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,387

Mark Sarzynski works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Mark earned $132,387 in 2026.

Jay Potts

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$132,210
Base pay
$132,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,210

Jay Potts is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $132,210.

Richard Creswick

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$132,167
Base pay
$132,167
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,167

At University of South Carolina, Richard Creswick serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,167.

Yan Tong

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$132,154
Base pay
$132,154
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,154

Yan Tong is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $132,154.

Kimberly Hills

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$132,004
Base pay
$132,004
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,004

Kimberly Hills is a Clinical Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $132,004.

Dmitry Peryshkov

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$132,000
Base pay
$132,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,000

Dmitry Peryshkov is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $132,000.

Sheena Morris

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$131,969
Base pay
$131,969
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,969

Sheena Morris is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $131,969.

James Pinckney

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$131,873
Base pay
$131,873
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,873

James Pinckney is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $131,873.

Jonathan Ohrt

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$131,662
Base pay
$131,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,662

Jonathan Ohrt works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Jonathan earned $131,662 in 2026.

William Strosnider

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$131,615
Base pay
$131,615
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,615

William Strosnider is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $131,615.

Chris Hanke

IT Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$131,519
Base pay
$131,519
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,519

Chris Hanke is a IT Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $131,519.

Dorothy Ohrt

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$131,502
Base pay
$131,502
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,502

Dorothy Ohrt works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Dorothy earned $131,502 in 2026.

Laura Herbert

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$131,471
Base pay
$131,471
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,471

At University of South Carolina, Laura Herbert serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,471.

Marcia Iszard

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$131,411
Base pay
$131,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,411

Marcia Iszard holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,411.

Jefferson Souza

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$131,411
Base pay
$131,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,411

Jefferson Souza works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Jefferson earned $131,411 in 2026.

Yue Ling

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$131,411
Base pay
$131,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,411

Yue Ling is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $131,411.

Elizabeth Cole

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$131,330
Base pay
$131,330
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,330

At University of South Carolina, Elizabeth Cole serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,330.

Timir Datta

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$131,317
Base pay
$131,317
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,317

Timir Datta holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,317.

Gregory Carbone

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$131,261
Base pay
$131,261
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,261

Gregory Carbone is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $131,261.

Jeffrey Schatz

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$131,249
Base pay
$131,249
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,249

Jeffrey Schatz works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Jeffrey earned $131,249 in 2026.

Scott Decker

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$131,067
Base pay
$131,067
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,067

At University of South Carolina, Scott Decker serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,067.

Shana Harrington

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$131,014
Base pay
$131,014
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,014

Shana Harrington holds the role of Clinical Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,014.

David Greven

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$130,933
Base pay
$130,933
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,933

David Greven is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $130,933.

Bobby Donaldson

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$130,917
Base pay
$130,917
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,917

Bobby Donaldson holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,917.

Eric Grabski

Law Enforcement Officer V/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$130,870
Base pay
$130,870
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,870

Eric Grabski works as a Law Enforcement Officer V for University of South Carolina. Eric earned $130,870 in 2026.

Paul Malovrh

Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$130,868
Base pay
$130,868
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,868

Paul Malovrh works as a Department Chair/Professor for University of South Carolina. Paul earned $130,868 in 2026.

Adela Vraciu

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$130,866
Base pay
$130,866
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,866

Adela Vraciu holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,866.

Dana Talbert

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$130,846
Base pay
$130,846
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,846

At University of South Carolina, Dana Talbert serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,846.

Peter Binev

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$130,764
Base pay
$130,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,764

Peter Binev holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,764.

Eva Czabarka

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$130,750
Base pay
$130,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,750

Eva Czabarka is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $130,750.

Julie Carter

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$130,721
Base pay
$130,721
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,721

Julie Carter holds the role of Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,721.

Jennifer Jablonski

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$130,659
Base pay
$130,659
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,659

Jennifer Jablonski holds the role of Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,659.

Kristine Laca

Lecturer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$130,368
Base pay
$130,368
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,368

Kristine Laca is a Lecturer at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $130,368.

Hilary Brannon

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$130,268
Base pay
$130,268
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,268

Hilary Brannon works as a Director for University of South Carolina. Hilary earned $130,268 in 2026.

Jan Ostermann

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$130,265
Base pay
$130,265
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,265

At University of South Carolina, Jan Ostermann serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,265.

Nancy Derrick

Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$130,160
Base pay
$130,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,160

Nancy Derrick holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,160.

Veronica Wilkinson

IT Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$130,153
Base pay
$130,153
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,153

Veronica Wilkinson holds the role of IT Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,153.

Nathan Saunders

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$130,068
Base pay
$130,068
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,068

Nathan Saunders is a Librarian at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $130,068.

Sarah Pierce

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$130,026
Base pay
$130,026
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,026

At University of South Carolina, Sarah Pierce serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,026.

Wanda Chaves

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$130,015
Base pay
$130,015
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,015

Wanda Chaves works as a Clinical Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Wanda earned $130,015 in 2026.