South Carolina / University of South Carolina
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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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Record list
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Instructor/University of South Carolina
Mehgan Carter holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,000.
Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Shwarnali Bhattacharjee serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,000.
Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina
Katelyn Woolfolk is a Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $61,994.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Caitlin Metheny holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,991.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Kara Davis serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,991.
Clinical Senior Lecturer/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Lana Elkins serves as a Clinical Senior Lecturer. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,974.
Public Information Director I/University of South Carolina
Cynthia Gunter is a Public Information Director I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $61,965.
Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina
Nicholas Waters holds the role of Program Coordinator II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,941.
Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Kayla Whitaker serves as a Student Services Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,940.
Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina
Tawanie Pointer works as a Program Coordinator I for University of South Carolina. Tawanie earned $61,911 in 2026.
Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina
Kenneth Martin is a Administrative Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $61,887.
Operations Manager I/University of South Carolina
Camea Cato works as a Operations Manager I for University of South Carolina. Camea earned $61,872 in 2026.
Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
Michael Hudak holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,861.
Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina
Heather Willingham holds the role of Administrative Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,853.
Building/Grounds Manager/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Kenneth Padgett serves as a Building/Grounds Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,815.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
James Bunde is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $61,795.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Angelmaria Ranalesperez is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $61,746.
Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina
Jacob Colbert holds the role of Student Services Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,745.
Electrician II/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, James Gilbert serves as a Electrician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,745.
Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina
Tyler Mcnamara works as a Student Services Manager I for University of South Carolina. Tyler earned $61,743 in 2026.
Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina
Katherine Blanton works as a Student Services Manager I for University of South Carolina. Katherine earned $61,743 in 2026.
Environmental Health Manager II/University of South Carolina
Jamison Hastie holds the role of Environmental Health Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,740.
Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
Claudia Heinemannpriest holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,725.
Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina
John Beals works as a Student Services Manager I for University of South Carolina. John earned $61,720 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Todd Jenkins is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $61,694.
Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Peter Abella serves as a Student Services Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,687.
Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina
Allyson Brown works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Allyson earned $61,687 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina
Brittney Bovain works as a Program Coordinator II for University of South Carolina. Brittney earned $61,640 in 2026.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst II/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Tammy Small serves as a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst II. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,618.
Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Shantia Mcknight serves as a Administrative Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,617.
Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Laura Bishop serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,614.
Public Information Coordinator/University of South Carolina
Laura Erskine works as a Public Information Coordinator for University of South Carolina. Laura earned $61,593 in 2026.
Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina
Krishanna Small holds the role of Program Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,593.
Trades Specialist V/University of South Carolina
James Martin holds the role of Trades Specialist V at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,539.
Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina
Courtney Godwin holds the role of Program Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,535.
Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Heidi Bretz serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,511.
Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Mark Buchman serves as a Athletics Coach. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,504.
Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina
Brett Williams holds the role of Student Services Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,500.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
Jeremy Doblin is a Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $61,475.
Project Coordinator/University of South Carolina
Khadijah Odom is a Project Coordinator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $61,444.