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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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Jill Michels

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$145,204
Base pay
$145,204
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$145,204

At University of South Carolina, Jill Michels serves as a Clinical Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,204.

Shilpa Srinivasan

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$145,107
Base pay
$145,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$145,107

Shilpa Srinivasan is a Clinical Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $145,107.

Erica Lake

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,972
Base pay
$144,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,972

Erica Lake holds the role of Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,972.

Heather Bonilha

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,969
Base pay
$144,969
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,969

At University of South Carolina, Heather Bonilha serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,969.

Shanna Williams

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,927
Base pay
$144,927
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,927

Shanna Williams is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $144,927.

William Wright

Associate Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,927
Base pay
$144,927
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,927

William Wright works as a Associate Dean for University of South Carolina. William earned $144,927 in 2026.

Christian Jensen

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,907
Base pay
$144,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,907

Christian Jensen is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $144,907.

Lindsey Woodworth

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,851
Base pay
$144,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,851

At University of South Carolina, Lindsey Woodworth serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,851.

Amy Thomson

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,829
Base pay
$144,829
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,829

Amy Thomson holds the role of Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,829.

Berten Ely

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,772
Base pay
$144,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,772

Berten Ely works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Berten earned $144,772 in 2026.

Yi Zhan

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,763
Base pay
$144,763
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,763

Yi Zhan is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $144,763.

Deborah Kassianos

IT Director I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,705
Base pay
$144,705
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,705

Deborah Kassianos is a IT Director I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $144,705.

Kate Flory

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,654
Base pay
$144,654
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,654

At University of South Carolina, Kate Flory serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,654.

William Hauk

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,645
Base pay
$144,645
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,645

William Hauk holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,645.

Amanda Fairchild

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,500
Base pay
$144,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,500

Amanda Fairchild works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Amanda earned $144,500 in 2026.

Teesa Brunson

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,432
Base pay
$144,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,432

Teesa Brunson holds the role of Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,432.

Prischilla Ramsey

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,399
Base pay
$144,399
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,399

At University of South Carolina, Prischilla Ramsey serves as a Assistant Dean. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,399.

Giuliano Marodin

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,394
Base pay
$144,394
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,394

Giuliano Marodin holds the role of Clinical Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,394.

Patrick Gehrke

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,349
Base pay
$144,349
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,349

At University of South Carolina, Patrick Gehrke serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,349.

Deshia Breaux

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,318
Base pay
$144,318
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,318

Deshia Breaux is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $144,318.

Matthew Childs

Department Chair/Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,036
Base pay
$144,036
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,036

Matthew Childs is a Department Chair/Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $144,036.

Lisa Johnson

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,000
Base pay
$144,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,000

At University of South Carolina, Lisa Johnson serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,000.

Jessica Bradshaw

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,755
Base pay
$143,755
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,755

At University of South Carolina, Jessica Bradshaw serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,755.

Lekita Hargrave

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

2026 total comp
$143,718
Base pay
$143,718
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,718

At University of South Carolina, Lekita Hargrave serves as a Director of Engineering I/Engineering As. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,718.

Jeffry Dudycha

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,705
Base pay
$143,705
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,705

Jeffry Dudycha holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,705.

Beth Krizek

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,704
Base pay
$143,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,704

Beth Krizek holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,704.

Cheri Shapiro

Research Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,667
Base pay
$143,667
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,667

Cheri Shapiro holds the role of Research Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,667.

Vitaly Rassolov

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,604
Base pay
$143,604
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,604

At University of South Carolina, Vitaly Rassolov serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,604.

Swann Adams

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,527
Base pay
$143,527
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,527

Swann Adams works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Swann earned $143,527 in 2026.

Thomas Hilbish

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,516
Base pay
$143,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,516

Thomas Hilbish is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $143,516.

Stephen Fenner

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,431
Base pay
$143,431
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,431

Stephen Fenner works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Stephen earned $143,431 in 2026.

Armen Shaomian

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,420
Base pay
$143,420
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,420

At University of South Carolina, Armen Shaomian serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,420.

Scott Benson

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

2026 total comp
$143,404
Base pay
$143,404
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,404

Scott Benson is a Director of Engineering Ii/Engineering A at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $143,404.

Daniel Heimmermann

Chancellor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,394
Base pay
$143,394
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,394

Daniel Heimmermann is a Chancellor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $143,394.

Leland Spencer

Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,366
Base pay
$143,366
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,366

Leland Spencer holds the role of Department Chair/Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,366.

Zeid Keilani

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,244
Base pay
$143,244
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,244

Zeid Keilani holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,244.

Kaustubh Joshi

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,244
Base pay
$143,244
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,244

At University of South Carolina, Kaustubh Joshi serves as a Clinical Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,244.

Yedatore Venkatesh

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,244
Base pay
$143,244
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,244

Yedatore Venkatesh holds the role of Clinical Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,244.

Thomas Crawford

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,218
Base pay
$143,218
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,218

At University of South Carolina, Thomas Crawford serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,218.

Kirk Fiedler

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,208
Base pay
$143,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,208

Kirk Fiedler is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $143,208.