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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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Aria Dal Molin

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,969
Base pay
$75,969
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,969

At University of South Carolina, Aria Dal Molin serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,969.

Eric Tappa

Research Laboratory Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,968
Base pay
$75,968
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,968

Eric Tappa is a Research Laboratory Manager at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $75,968.

Andrew Fink

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,968
Base pay
$75,968
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,968

Andrew Fink works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Andrew earned $75,968 in 2026.

Matthew Klopfenstein

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,966
Base pay
$75,966
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,966

Matthew Klopfenstein is a Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $75,966.

Cameron Mcduffie

Systems Engineer I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,966
Base pay
$75,966
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,966

At University of South Carolina, Cameron Mcduffie serves as a Systems Engineer I. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,966.

Barbara Taylor

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,965
Base pay
$75,965
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,965

Barbara Taylor is a Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $75,965.

Melissa Wilson

Human Resources Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,926
Base pay
$75,926
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,926

Melissa Wilson is a Human Resources Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $75,926.

Alexander Lorenz

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,888
Base pay
$75,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,888

Alexander Lorenz holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,888.

Jared Williams

Operations Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,871
Base pay
$75,871
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,871

Jared Williams is a Operations Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $75,871.

Gregg Tarrance

IT Supervisor II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,866
Base pay
$75,866
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,866

Gregg Tarrance is a IT Supervisor II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $75,866.

Michelle Petrie

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,861
Base pay
$75,861
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,861

At University of South Carolina, Michelle Petrie serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,861.

Bryan Speight

Senior Consultant/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,850
Base pay
$75,850
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,850

Bryan Speight works as a Senior Consultant for University of South Carolina. Bryan earned $75,850 in 2026.

Twyla Reynolds

Human Resources Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,827
Base pay
$75,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,827

Twyla Reynolds holds the role of Human Resources Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,827.

Yamaira Perez

Mental Health Professional III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,815
Base pay
$75,815
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,815

Yamaira Perez is a Mental Health Professional III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $75,815.

Julia Hodge

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,747
Base pay
$75,747
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,747

Julia Hodge holds the role of Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,747.

Zachary Jenkins

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,717
Base pay
$75,717
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,717

Zachary Jenkins works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Zachary earned $75,717 in 2026.

Gary Sutton

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,694
Base pay
$75,694
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,694

At University of South Carolina, Gary Sutton serves as a Student Services Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,694.

Tricia Kramer

Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,609
Base pay
$75,609
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,609

Tricia Kramer holds the role of Program Coordinator II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,609.

Ashley Crisp

Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,575
Base pay
$75,575
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,575

Ashley Crisp holds the role of Student Services Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,575.

Simon Whitaker

Communications Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,561
Base pay
$75,561
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,561

Simon Whitaker is a Communications Manager at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $75,561.

Terrence Gilmore

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,561
Base pay
$75,561
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,561

Terrence Gilmore works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Terrence earned $75,561 in 2026.

Conrad Mehlenbacher

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,554
Base pay
$75,554
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,554

Conrad Mehlenbacher holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,554.

Terrance Mcadoo

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,488
Base pay
$75,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,488

At University of South Carolina, Terrance Mcadoo serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,488.

Elizabeth Currin

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,488
Base pay
$75,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,488

At University of South Carolina, Elizabeth Currin serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,488.

Janet Wood

Executive Assistant II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,481
Base pay
$75,481
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,481

Janet Wood works as a Executive Assistant II for University of South Carolina. Janet earned $75,481 in 2026.

Megan Walker

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,480
Base pay
$75,480
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,480

At University of South Carolina, Megan Walker serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,480.

Erin Mcdonnell

Operations Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,480
Base pay
$75,480
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,480

Erin Mcdonnell holds the role of Operations Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,480.

John Corvese

Senior Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,480
Base pay
$75,480
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,480

John Corvese works as a Senior Network Administrator for University of South Carolina. John earned $75,480 in 2026.

Heather Peterson

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,479
Base pay
$75,479
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,479

Heather Peterson holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,479.

Barbara Mchugh

Administrative Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,453
Base pay
$75,453
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,453

Barbara Mchugh works as a Administrative Coordinator II for University of South Carolina. Barbara earned $75,453 in 2026.

Mollie Roe

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,411
Base pay
$75,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,411

Mollie Roe holds the role of Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,411.

Shannon James

Administrative Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,410
Base pay
$75,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,410

Shannon James holds the role of Administrative Coordinator II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,410.

Morgin Jones Williams

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,408
Base pay
$75,408
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,408

Morgin Jones Williams works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Morgin earned $75,408 in 2026.

Darryl Washington

Environmental Health Manager IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,401
Base pay
$75,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,401

Darryl Washington holds the role of Environmental Health Manager IV at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,401.

Destine Rivers

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,358
Base pay
$75,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,358

At University of South Carolina, Destine Rivers serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,358.

Jalen Fuller

Human Resources Consultant II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,358
Base pay
$75,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,358

Jalen Fuller is a Human Resources Consultant II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $75,358.

Lisa Spruill

Grants Administrator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,342
Base pay
$75,342
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,342

At University of South Carolina, Lisa Spruill serves as a Grants Administrator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,342.

James Peebles

Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,338
Base pay
$75,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,338

At University of South Carolina, James Peebles serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,338.

Kionnaalycia Keels

Training and Development Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,329
Base pay
$75,329
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,329

Kionnaalycia Keels holds the role of Training and Development Manager at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,329.

Christian Mergner

Engineer/Associate Engineer I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,329
Base pay
$75,329
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,329

Christian Mergner works as a Engineer/Associate Engineer I for University of South Carolina. Christian earned $75,329 in 2026.