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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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James Cooke

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,500
Base pay
$52,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,500

James Cooke is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $52,500.

Pamela Wilson

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,422
Base pay
$52,422
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,422

At University of South Carolina, Pamela Wilson serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,422.

Kelly Wiechman

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,422
Base pay
$52,422
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,422

At University of South Carolina, Kelly Wiechman serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,422.

Bonnie Harris Lowe

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,422
Base pay
$52,422
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,422

Bonnie Harris Lowe works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Bonnie earned $52,422 in 2026.

Bianca Ross

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,422
Base pay
$52,422
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,422

Bianca Ross works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Bianca earned $52,422 in 2026.

Kurt Hoberg

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,422
Base pay
$52,422
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,422

At University of South Carolina, Kurt Hoberg serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,422.

Addison Graham

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,422
Base pay
$52,422
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,422

Addison Graham holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,422.

Amy Chalmers

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,422
Base pay
$52,422
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,422

Amy Chalmers is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $52,422.

Erin Carlson

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,422
Base pay
$52,422
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,422

Erin Carlson is a Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $52,422.

Lindsey Farris

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,422
Base pay
$52,422
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,422

Lindsey Farris works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Lindsey earned $52,422 in 2026.

Matthew Lai

Visiting Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,422
Base pay
$52,422
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,422

Matthew Lai holds the role of Visiting Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,422.

David Williams

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,422
Base pay
$52,422
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,422

David Williams works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. David earned $52,422 in 2026.

Christina Deka

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,422
Base pay
$52,422
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,422

Christina Deka works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Christina earned $52,422 in 2026.

Donovan Fifield

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,422
Base pay
$52,422
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,422

At University of South Carolina, Donovan Fifield serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,422.

Sori Kim

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,422
Base pay
$52,422
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,422

Sori Kim holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,422.

Jennifer Marler

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,422
Base pay
$52,422
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,422

Jennifer Marler is a Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $52,422.

Gina Buckley

Student Services Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,389
Base pay
$52,389
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,389

Gina Buckley is a Student Services Program Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $52,389.

Kendra Pitts

Student Services Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,376
Base pay
$52,376
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,376

Kendra Pitts works as a Student Services Program Coordinator II for University of South Carolina. Kendra earned $52,376 in 2026.

Darrell Campbell

Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technicia/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,365
Base pay
$52,365
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,365

Darrell Campbell works as a Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technicia for University of South Carolina. Darrell earned $52,365 in 2026.

Jesse Brady

Plumber II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,365
Base pay
$52,365
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,365

Jesse Brady holds the role of Plumber II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,365.

Winston Creech

Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technicia/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,365
Base pay
$52,365
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,365

At University of South Carolina, Winston Creech serves as a Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technicia. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,365.

Steven Hudson

Trades Specialist IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,365
Base pay
$52,365
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,365

Steven Hudson holds the role of Trades Specialist IV at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,365.

James Thomas

Plumber II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,365
Base pay
$52,365
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,365

At University of South Carolina, James Thomas serves as a Plumber II. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,365.

Kyle Bivens

Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technicia/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,365
Base pay
$52,365
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,365

Kyle Bivens holds the role of Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technicia at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,365.

Matthew Rozier

Building/Grounds Supervisor I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,326
Base pay
$52,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,326

Matthew Rozier holds the role of Building/Grounds Supervisor I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,326.

Margaret Smith

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,301
Base pay
$52,301
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,301

At University of South Carolina, Margaret Smith serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,301.

Danny Smith

Student Services Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,282
Base pay
$52,282
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,282

Danny Smith holds the role of Student Services Program Coordinator II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,282.

Eric Steele

Plumber II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,248
Base pay
$52,248
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,248

Eric Steele works as a Plumber II for University of South Carolina. Eric earned $52,248 in 2026.

Meredith Huynh

Curriculum Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,233
Base pay
$52,233
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,233

Meredith Huynh works as a Curriculum Coordinator I for University of South Carolina. Meredith earned $52,233 in 2026.

Chantelle Cayruth

Student Services Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,211
Base pay
$52,211
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,211

At University of South Carolina, Chantelle Cayruth serves as a Student Services Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,211.

Chelsea Corbett

Student Services Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,204
Base pay
$52,204
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,204

Chelsea Corbett works as a Student Services Program Coordinator II for University of South Carolina. Chelsea earned $52,204 in 2026.

Jeremy Joye

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,200
Base pay
$52,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,200

Jeremy Joye works as a Athletics Coach for University of South Carolina. Jeremy earned $52,200 in 2026.

Audrey Kenion

Administrative Assistant/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,199
Base pay
$52,199
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,199

At University of South Carolina, Audrey Kenion serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,199.

Jacob Stegall

IT Services Specialist III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,177
Base pay
$52,177
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,177

Jacob Stegall holds the role of IT Services Specialist III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,177.

Velva Senecal

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,157
Base pay
$52,157
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,157

Velva Senecal is a Administrative Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $52,157.

Xavier Turner

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,155
Base pay
$52,155
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,155

Xavier Turner is a Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $52,155.

Allison Orvin

Operations Assistant II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,155
Base pay
$52,155
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,155

Allison Orvin works as a Operations Assistant II for University of South Carolina. Allison earned $52,155 in 2026.

Justin Scurry

Building/Grounds Supervisor I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,147
Base pay
$52,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,147

At University of South Carolina, Justin Scurry serves as a Building/Grounds Supervisor I. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,147.

Brenda East

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,147
Base pay
$52,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,147

Brenda East holds the role of Program Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,147.

Terry Jeffery

Student Services Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$52,147
Base pay
$52,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,147

Terry Jeffery is a Student Services Program Coordinator II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $52,147.