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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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Marco Valtorta

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,200
Base pay
$143,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,200

Marco Valtorta holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,200.

Alan Waldman

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,179
Base pay
$143,179
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,179

Alan Waldman works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Alan earned $143,179 in 2026.

John Hsieh

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,068
Base pay
$143,068
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,068

John Hsieh holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,068.

Hui Wang

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,021
Base pay
$143,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,021

Hui Wang holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,021.

Pradeep Suresh Upasani

IT Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,000
Base pay
$143,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,000

Pradeep Suresh Upasani holds the role of IT Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,000.

Courtney Catledge

Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$142,800
Base pay
$142,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,800

Courtney Catledge works as a Dean for University of South Carolina. Courtney earned $142,800 in 2026.

James Mcmahon

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$142,800
Base pay
$142,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,800

James Mcmahon holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,800.

Phillip Bridgmon

Provost/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$142,800
Base pay
$142,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,800

At University of South Carolina, Phillip Bridgmon serves as a Provost. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,800.

Carlos Molinaguerra

Research Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$142,800
Base pay
$142,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,800

At University of South Carolina, Carlos Molinaguerra serves as a Research Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,800.

Sarah Waldfogel

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$142,800
Base pay
$142,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,800

Sarah Waldfogel is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $142,800.

Molly Binetti

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$142,800
Base pay
$142,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,800

Molly Binetti is a Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $142,800.

Heather Mayer

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$142,800
Base pay
$142,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,800

At University of South Carolina, Heather Mayer serves as a Assistant Dean. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,800.

Chris Cowan

Academic Program Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$142,800
Base pay
$142,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,800

Chris Cowan is a Academic Program Manager at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $142,800.

Celeste Caulder

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$142,772
Base pay
$142,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,772

Celeste Caulder is a Clinical Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $142,772.

Eboni Herbertharris

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$142,630
Base pay
$142,630
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,630

At University of South Carolina, Eboni Herbertharris serves as a Clinical Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,630.

Toni Torresmcgehee

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$142,466
Base pay
$142,466
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,466

Toni Torresmcgehee holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,466.

Jennifer Clements

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$142,362
Base pay
$142,362
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,362

Jennifer Clements works as a Clinical Professor for University of South Carolina. Jennifer earned $142,362 in 2026.

Chintser Huang

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$142,327
Base pay
$142,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,327

At University of South Carolina, Chintser Huang serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,327.

Kealy Carter

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$142,200
Base pay
$142,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,200

Kealy Carter holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,200.

Kathy Moore

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$142,121
Base pay
$142,121
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,121

Kathy Moore holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,121.

Cynthia Phillips

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$142,018
Base pay
$142,018
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,018

Cynthia Phillips holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,018.

Catherine Lilly

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$142,004
Base pay
$142,004
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,004

At University of South Carolina, Catherine Lilly serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,004.

David Linnan

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$142,000
Base pay
$142,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,000

David Linnan holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,000.

Jennifer Grier

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$142,000
Base pay
$142,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,000

Jennifer Grier holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,000.

William Gaines

Risk Management & Compliance Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$142,000
Base pay
$142,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,000

William Gaines holds the role of Risk Management & Compliance Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,000.

Charles Bloom

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$142,000
Base pay
$142,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,000

Charles Bloom works as a Athletics Administrator for University of South Carolina. Charles earned $142,000 in 2026.

Laura Lanesteele

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$142,000
Base pay
$142,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,000

Laura Lanesteele holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,000.

John Grady

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$141,973
Base pay
$141,973
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,973

At University of South Carolina, John Grady serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,973.

Whitney Dobek

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$141,841
Base pay
$141,841
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,841

Whitney Dobek is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $141,841.

Robert Weaver

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$141,795
Base pay
$141,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,795

At University of South Carolina, Robert Weaver serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,795.

Courtney Neil

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$141,600
Base pay
$141,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,600

Courtney Neil holds the role of Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,600.

Mathieu Deflem

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$141,529
Base pay
$141,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,529

At University of South Carolina, Mathieu Deflem serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,529.

Charles Kerns

IT Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$141,396
Base pay
$141,396
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,396

Charles Kerns works as a IT Manager II for University of South Carolina. Charles earned $141,396 in 2026.

Kimberley Pruitt

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$141,223
Base pay
$141,223
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,223

Kimberley Pruitt works as a Director for University of South Carolina. Kimberley earned $141,223 in 2026.

Gloria Boutte

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$141,215
Base pay
$141,215
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,215

At University of South Carolina, Gloria Boutte serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,215.

Danna Thomas

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$141,048
Base pay
$141,048
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,048

At University of South Carolina, Danna Thomas serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,048.

Jessica Brown

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$141,048
Base pay
$141,048
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,048

At University of South Carolina, Jessica Brown serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,048.

Brandon Applegate

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$140,970
Base pay
$140,970
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$140,970

Brandon Applegate is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $140,970.

Cameron Hall

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$140,913
Base pay
$140,913
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$140,913

Cameron Hall holds the role of Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,913.

Stephanie White

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$140,913
Base pay
$140,913
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$140,913

Stephanie White is a Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $140,913.