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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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Paul Bookstaver

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$162,267
Base pay
$162,267
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,267

Paul Bookstaver works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Paul earned $162,267 in 2026.

Bryant Smith

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$162,000
Base pay
$162,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,000

Bryant Smith works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Bryant earned $162,000 in 2026.

Matthew Brashears

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$161,946
Base pay
$161,946
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,946

Matthew Brashears holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,946.

Sanghee Won

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$161,875
Base pay
$161,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,875

Sanghee Won is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $161,875.

Ken Shimizu

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$161,842
Base pay
$161,842
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,842

At University of South Carolina, Ken Shimizu serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,842.

Caryn Outten

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$161,815
Base pay
$161,815
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,815

Caryn Outten holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,815.

Donna Chen

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$161,798
Base pay
$161,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,798

Donna Chen works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Donna earned $161,798 in 2026.

Michael Myrick

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$161,797
Base pay
$161,797
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,797

Michael Myrick is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $161,797.

Ernest Pringle

Vice Chancellor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$161,656
Base pay
$161,656
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,656

Ernest Pringle works as a Vice Chancellor for University of South Carolina. Ernest earned $161,656 in 2026.

Bryan Winters

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$161,656
Base pay
$161,656
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,656

Bryan Winters is a Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $161,656.

Franklin Outten

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$161,615
Base pay
$161,615
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,615

Franklin Outten is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $161,615.

Angela Simmons

Vice Chancellor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$161,345
Base pay
$161,345
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,345

Angela Simmons is a Vice Chancellor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $161,345.

Danielle Mcelwain

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$161,295
Base pay
$161,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,295

Danielle Mcelwain is a Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $161,295.

Trena Houp

Academic Program Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$161,206
Base pay
$161,206
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,206

Trena Houp works as a Academic Program Director for University of South Carolina. Trena earned $161,206 in 2026.

David Cone

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$161,149
Base pay
$161,149
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,149

David Cone holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,149.

Linda Shimizu

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$161,086
Base pay
$161,086
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,086

Linda Shimizu works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Linda earned $161,086 in 2026.

Abbas Tavakoli

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$160,051
Base pay
$160,051
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,051

Abbas Tavakoli holds the role of Clinical Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $160,051.

Christine Distefano

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$160,000
Base pay
$160,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,000

Christine Distefano works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Christine earned $160,000 in 2026.

Etienne Toussaint

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$160,000
Base pay
$160,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,000

At University of South Carolina, Etienne Toussaint serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $160,000.

Chad Rose

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$160,000
Base pay
$160,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,000

Chad Rose is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $160,000.

Brianne Dunn

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$160,000
Base pay
$160,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,000

Brianne Dunn holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $160,000.

Bendegul Okumus

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$160,000
Base pay
$160,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,000

At University of South Carolina, Bendegul Okumus serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $160,000.

Derek Henrichs

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$160,000
Base pay
$160,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,000

Derek Henrichs works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Derek earned $160,000 in 2026.

Jessaca Spybrook

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$160,000
Base pay
$160,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,000

Jessaca Spybrook works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Jessaca earned $160,000 in 2026.

Xiaofeng Yang

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$159,575
Base pay
$159,575
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,575

Xiaofeng Yang works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Xiaofeng earned $159,575 in 2026.

Brandi Boniface

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$159,035
Base pay
$159,035
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,035

Brandi Boniface holds the role of Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,035.

Karla Pool

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$159,000
Base pay
$159,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,000

Karla Pool holds the role of Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,000.

George Roy

Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$158,889
Base pay
$158,889
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,889

George Roy holds the role of Department Chair/Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,889.

Harrison Pressley

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$158,755
Base pay
$158,755
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,755

Harrison Pressley holds the role of Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,755.

Xiaomin Deng

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$158,642
Base pay
$158,642
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,642

Xiaomin Deng is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $158,642.

Saskia Coenensnyder

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$158,100
Base pay
$158,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,100

Saskia Coenensnyder holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,100.

Morgan Stefik

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$158,100
Base pay
$158,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,100

Morgan Stefik works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Morgan earned $158,100 in 2026.

Mohammad Irani

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$158,100
Base pay
$158,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,100

Mohammad Irani works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Mohammad earned $158,100 in 2026.

Nathan Holtsclaw

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$158,100
Base pay
$158,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,100

At University of South Carolina, Nathan Holtsclaw serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,100.

Brian Silverstein

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$158,100
Base pay
$158,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,100

Brian Silverstein works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Brian earned $158,100 in 2026.

Nathan Rice

Vice Chancellor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$158,100
Base pay
$158,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,100

Nathan Rice holds the role of Vice Chancellor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,100.

Erin Abbey

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$158,000
Base pay
$158,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,000

Erin Abbey is a Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $158,000.

Mark Richter

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$157,912
Base pay
$157,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,912

Mark Richter holds the role of Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $157,912.

Timothy Shaw

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$157,768
Base pay
$157,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,768

Timothy Shaw works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Timothy earned $157,768 in 2026.

Kamla Sanasibhola

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$157,734
Base pay
$157,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,734

At University of South Carolina, Kamla Sanasibhola serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $157,734.