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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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Abby Vaughn

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,534
Base pay
$70,534
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,534

Abby Vaughn works as a Program Coordinator I for University of South Carolina. Abby earned $70,534 in 2026.

Elizabeth Reyes

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,523
Base pay
$70,523
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,523

At University of South Carolina, Elizabeth Reyes serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,523.

Jamie Mcentire

Alumni/Development Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,511
Base pay
$70,511
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,511

Jamie Mcentire holds the role of Alumni/Development Coordinator II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,511.

Thomas Harman

Public Information Director I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,511
Base pay
$70,511
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,511

At University of South Carolina, Thomas Harman serves as a Public Information Director I. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,511.

Cheryl Murphy

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,502
Base pay
$70,502
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,502

Cheryl Murphy is a Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $70,502.

Lenn Ramsey

Project Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,495
Base pay
$70,495
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,495

Lenn Ramsey is a Project Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $70,495.

Kyle Messick

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,490
Base pay
$70,490
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,490

Kyle Messick works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Kyle earned $70,490 in 2026.

Carmen Brown

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,490
Base pay
$70,490
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,490

Carmen Brown is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $70,490.

Eric Carlson

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,483
Base pay
$70,483
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,483

Eric Carlson holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,483.

Suzanne Penuel

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,454
Base pay
$70,454
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,454

Suzanne Penuel works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Suzanne earned $70,454 in 2026.

Joshua Williams

Senior Consultant/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,442
Base pay
$70,442
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,442

Joshua Williams works as a Senior Consultant for University of South Carolina. Joshua earned $70,442 in 2026.

Katheryn Vaughan

IT Consultant II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,385
Base pay
$70,385
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,385

At University of South Carolina, Katheryn Vaughan serves as a IT Consultant II. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,385.

Janae Mckinney

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,380
Base pay
$70,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,380

Janae Mckinney works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Janae earned $70,380 in 2026.

Brandon Mooresmandigo

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,380
Base pay
$70,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,380

Brandon Mooresmandigo works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Brandon earned $70,380 in 2026.

Rachel Mungovan

Information Systems / Business Analyst I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,380
Base pay
$70,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,380

Rachel Mungovan is a Information Systems / Business Analyst I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $70,380.

Matthew Lindenberg

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,380
Base pay
$70,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,380

Matthew Lindenberg works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Matthew earned $70,380 in 2026.

Jared Logan

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,380
Base pay
$70,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,380

Jared Logan holds the role of Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,380.

Elizabeth Leverette

Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,380
Base pay
$70,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,380

Elizabeth Leverette holds the role of Student Services Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,380.

Latitia Worthy

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,325
Base pay
$70,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,325

Latitia Worthy works as a Administrative Manager I for University of South Carolina. Latitia earned $70,325 in 2026.

Anne Iriel

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,325
Base pay
$70,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,325

At University of South Carolina, Anne Iriel serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,325.

Donna Tucker

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,325
Base pay
$70,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,325

Donna Tucker is a Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $70,325.

William Simmons

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,310
Base pay
$70,310
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,310

William Simmons is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $70,310.

John Kiselica

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,309
Base pay
$70,309
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,309

At University of South Carolina, John Kiselica serves as a Senior Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,309.

Donald Pollard

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,278
Base pay
$70,278
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,278

Donald Pollard is a Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $70,278.

Emily Nobles

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,257
Base pay
$70,257
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,257

At University of South Carolina, Emily Nobles serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,257.

Hannah Mottel

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,257
Base pay
$70,257
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,257

Hannah Mottel is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $70,257.

Sonya Edwards

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,257
Base pay
$70,257
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,257

Sonya Edwards is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $70,257.

Samuel Burns

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,227
Base pay
$70,227
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,227

Samuel Burns works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Samuel earned $70,227 in 2026.

Britanna Wilson

Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,198
Base pay
$70,198
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,198

At University of South Carolina, Britanna Wilson serves as a Network Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,198.

Renita Dicks

Alumni/Development Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,178
Base pay
$70,178
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,178

Renita Dicks works as a Alumni/Development Manager I for University of South Carolina. Renita earned $70,178 in 2026.

Christa Christ

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,157
Base pay
$70,157
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,157

Christa Christ works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Christa earned $70,157 in 2026.

Judy Timmons

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,145
Base pay
$70,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,145

Judy Timmons works as a Administrative Manager I for University of South Carolina. Judy earned $70,145 in 2026.

Wendy Schneider

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,125
Base pay
$70,125
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,125

At University of South Carolina, Wendy Schneider serves as a Senior Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,125.

Cari Kepnerlee

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,125
Base pay
$70,125
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,125

Cari Kepnerlee holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,125.

Carla Swygert

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,125
Base pay
$70,125
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,125

Carla Swygert holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,125.

Brigitte Guilleminpersels

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,123
Base pay
$70,123
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,123

Brigitte Guilleminpersels is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $70,123.

Samuel Gross

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,123
Base pay
$70,123
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,123

Samuel Gross works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Samuel earned $70,123 in 2026.

Jason Holt

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,103
Base pay
$70,103
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,103

Jason Holt works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Jason earned $70,103 in 2026.

Augustus Fountain

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,086
Base pay
$70,086
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,086

Augustus Fountain holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,086.

Karen Lounsbury

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,079
Base pay
$70,079
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,079

At University of South Carolina, Karen Lounsbury serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,079.