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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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Berry Campbell

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$231,228
Base pay
$231,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$231,228

At University of South Carolina, Berry Campbell serves as a Clinical Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $231,228.

Jason Lambert

Associate Vice President/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$230,946
Base pay
$230,946
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$230,946

Jason Lambert works as a Associate Vice President for University of South Carolina. Jason earned $230,946 in 2026.

Matthew Brown

Associate Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$230,886
Base pay
$230,886
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$230,886

Matthew Brown is a Associate Dean at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $230,886.

Andrea Tanner

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$230,129
Base pay
$230,129
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$230,129

Andrea Tanner holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $230,129.

Marc Shook

Associate Vice President/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$230,000
Base pay
$230,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$230,000

At University of South Carolina, Marc Shook serves as a Associate Vice President. Their 2026 pay totaled $230,000.

Lisa Knight

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$229,449
Base pay
$229,449
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$229,449

At University of South Carolina, Lisa Knight serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $229,449.

Kristie Pressley

Associate Vice President/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$229,368
Base pay
$229,368
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$229,368

Kristie Pressley works as a Associate Vice President for University of South Carolina. Kristie earned $229,368 in 2026.

Mark Weist

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$229,256
Base pay
$229,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$229,256

At University of South Carolina, Mark Weist serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $229,256.

Roger Taylor

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$228,929
Base pay
$228,929
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$228,929

Roger Taylor works as a Clinical Professor for University of South Carolina. Roger earned $228,929 in 2026.

Orgul Ozturk

Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$228,900
Base pay
$228,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$228,900

Orgul Ozturk is a Department Chair/Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $228,900.

Anthony Alberg

Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$228,617
Base pay
$228,617
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$228,617

Anthony Alberg works as a Department Chair/Professor for University of South Carolina. Anthony earned $228,617 in 2026.

Travis Knight

Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$227,844
Base pay
$227,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$227,844

Travis Knight is a Department Chair/Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $227,844.

James Smallwood

Physician/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$227,475
Base pay
$227,475
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$227,475

At University of South Carolina, James Smallwood serves as a Physician. Their 2026 pay totaled $227,475.

Benjamin Means

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$227,000
Base pay
$227,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$227,000

At University of South Carolina, Benjamin Means serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $227,000.

John Walsh

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$225,865
Base pay
$225,865
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$225,865

At University of South Carolina, John Walsh serves as a Clinical Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $225,865.

Sharon Weissman

Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$225,589
Base pay
$225,589
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$225,589

Sharon Weissman works as a Department Chair/Professor for University of South Carolina. Sharon earned $225,589 in 2026.

Kevin Epley

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$225,447
Base pay
$225,447
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$225,447

Kevin Epley holds the role of Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $225,447.

Timothy Mousseau

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$225,003
Base pay
$225,003
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$225,003

Timothy Mousseau works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Timothy earned $225,003 in 2026.

Colonel Huggins

Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$225,000
Base pay
$225,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$225,000

At University of South Carolina, Colonel Huggins serves as a Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $225,000.

Jeffrey Stensland

Associate Vice President/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$224,400
Base pay
$224,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$224,400

Jeffrey Stensland works as a Associate Vice President for University of South Carolina. Jeffrey earned $224,400 in 2026.

Jamil Walker

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$224,400
Base pay
$224,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$224,400

At University of South Carolina, Jamil Walker serves as a Athletics Coach. Their 2026 pay totaled $224,400.

Mohammod Ali

Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$223,474
Base pay
$223,474
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$223,474

Mohammod Ali works as a Department Chair/Professor for University of South Carolina. Mohammod earned $223,474 in 2026.