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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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John Ceballes

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,977
Base pay
$63,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,977

John Ceballes is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,977.

Patricia Davis

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,977
Base pay
$63,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,977

Patricia Davis is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,977.

Alanna Breen

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,977
Base pay
$63,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,977

Alanna Breen is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,977.

Melanie Palomares

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,977
Base pay
$63,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,977

Melanie Palomares works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Melanie earned $63,977 in 2026.

Jason Osborne

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,977
Base pay
$63,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,977

At University of South Carolina, Jason Osborne serves as a Senior Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,977.

Paul Brown

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,977
Base pay
$63,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,977

Paul Brown holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,977.

Maria Benavente

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,977
Base pay
$63,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,977

Maria Benavente works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Maria earned $63,977 in 2026.

Michelle Kitchen

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,977
Base pay
$63,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,977

Michelle Kitchen works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Michelle earned $63,977 in 2026.

Patricia Walker

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,977
Base pay
$63,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,977

Patricia Walker works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Patricia earned $63,977 in 2026.

Kathryn Luchok

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,977
Base pay
$63,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,977

Kathryn Luchok holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,977.

Dawn Campbell

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,977
Base pay
$63,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,977

Dawn Campbell works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Dawn earned $63,977 in 2026.

James Spirek

Research Associate/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,932
Base pay
$63,932
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,932

James Spirek is a Research Associate at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,932.

Cynthia Murray

Operations Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,924
Base pay
$63,924
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,924

Cynthia Murray is a Operations Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,924.

Alexandra Johnson

Environmental Health Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,916
Base pay
$63,916
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,916

Alexandra Johnson holds the role of Environmental Health Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,916.

Thomas Garofano

Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technicia/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,841
Base pay
$63,841
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,841

Thomas Garofano is a Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technicia at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,841.

James Dukes

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,841
Base pay
$63,841
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,841

James Dukes holds the role of Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,841.

William Rea

Environmental Health Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,815
Base pay
$63,815
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,815

At University of South Carolina, William Rea serves as a Environmental Health Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,815.

Christopher Saunders

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,810
Base pay
$63,810
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,810

Christopher Saunders works as a Administrative Manager I for University of South Carolina. Christopher earned $63,810 in 2026.

Myra Covington

Administrative Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,810
Base pay
$63,810
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,810

Myra Covington is a Administrative Coordinator II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,810.

James Melton

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,750
Base pay
$63,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,750

James Melton is a Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,750.

Matthew King

General Maintenance Technician III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,750
Base pay
$63,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,750

Matthew King holds the role of General Maintenance Technician III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,750.

Kimberly Dressler

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,746
Base pay
$63,746
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,746

Kimberly Dressler works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Kimberly earned $63,746 in 2026.

Soumyadip Acharyya

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,655
Base pay
$63,655
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,655

Soumyadip Acharyya is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,655.

Mark Patton

IT Consultant II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,639
Base pay
$63,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,639

Mark Patton is a IT Consultant II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,639.

Jennifer Kenne

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,626
Base pay
$63,626
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,626

Jennifer Kenne works as a Program Coordinator I for University of South Carolina. Jennifer earned $63,626 in 2026.

Steven Killian

General Maintenance Technician IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,617
Base pay
$63,617
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,617

Steven Killian is a General Maintenance Technician IV at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,617.

Robert Arnold

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,614
Base pay
$63,614
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,614

Robert Arnold holds the role of Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,614.

Antonio Mackey

IT Services Specialist II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,610
Base pay
$63,610
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,610

Antonio Mackey holds the role of IT Services Specialist II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,610.

Jaehoon Choe

IT Consultant I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,603
Base pay
$63,603
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,603

Jaehoon Choe works as a IT Consultant I for University of South Carolina. Jaehoon earned $63,603 in 2026.

Bryan Borders

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,598
Base pay
$63,598
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,598

Bryan Borders works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Bryan earned $63,598 in 2026.

David Jaspers

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,587
Base pay
$63,587
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,587

At University of South Carolina, David Jaspers serves as a Senior Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,587.

Charles Burton

IT Services Specialist III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,565
Base pay
$63,565
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,565

At University of South Carolina, Charles Burton serves as a IT Services Specialist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,565.

Jarrett Chestnut

IT Security Specialist/ Analyst II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,557
Base pay
$63,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,557

Jarrett Chestnut is a IT Security Specialist/ Analyst II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,557.

Derrick Scott

Environmental Health Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,557
Base pay
$63,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,557

At University of South Carolina, Derrick Scott serves as a Environmental Health Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,557.

Amanda Oconor

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,557
Base pay
$63,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,557

At University of South Carolina, Amanda Oconor serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,557.

Alison Scheide

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,557
Base pay
$63,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,557

Alison Scheide works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Alison earned $63,557 in 2026.

Toni Johnson

Chemist II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,557
Base pay
$63,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,557

Toni Johnson is a Chemist II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,557.

Marci Heidt

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,557
Base pay
$63,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,557

Marci Heidt works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Marci earned $63,557 in 2026.

Adam Boese

Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,557
Base pay
$63,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,557

Adam Boese works as a Network Administrator for University of South Carolina. Adam earned $63,557 in 2026.

Tyler Dipalma

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,557
Base pay
$63,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,557

At University of South Carolina, Tyler Dipalma serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,557.