South Carolina / University of South Carolina
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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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Communications Manager/University of South Carolina
Sean Cleary works as a Communications Manager for University of South Carolina. Sean earned $69,870 in 2026.
Facilities Maintenance Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Cedric Sumpter serves as a Facilities Maintenance Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,834.
Executive Assistant I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Margaret Carter serves as a Executive Assistant I. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,828.
Clinical Instructor/University of South Carolina
Jana Xanthakos holds the role of Clinical Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,825.
Clinical Instructor/University of South Carolina
Lena Pinkston is a Clinical Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $69,825.
Instructor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Laura Truell serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,825.
Instructor/University of South Carolina
Stephanie Taylor holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,825.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
Kadejah Bethea holds the role of Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,825.
Instructor/University of South Carolina
Robert Berg holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,820.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
Geneva Currie works as a Administrative Manager I for University of South Carolina. Geneva earned $69,814 in 2026.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
Tracy Fountain holds the role of Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,811.
Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina
Austin Stephens holds the role of Program Coordinator II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,798.
Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
Emily Russell works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Emily earned $69,765 in 2026.
Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
Lina Shu is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $69,765.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Roxanne Price serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,726.
Network Administrator/University of South Carolina
James Suber is a Network Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $69,722.
Communications Manager/University of South Carolina
Nadia Tucker is a Communications Manager at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $69,663.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Kenneth Barideaux works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Kenneth earned $69,659 in 2026.
Production Manager IV/University of South Carolina
Gregory Charles is a Production Manager IV at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $69,649.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Matthew Brisebois is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $69,586.
Grants Administrator I/University of South Carolina
Cerano Harrison works as a Grants Administrator I for University of South Carolina. Cerano earned $69,571 in 2026.
Senior Consultant/University of South Carolina
Casey Carroll works as a Senior Consultant for University of South Carolina. Casey earned $69,564 in 2026.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Stephanie Orozco holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,553.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Timothy Mcclure serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,523.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
William Westermeyer holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,523.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Keely Rhodes works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Keely earned $69,501 in 2026.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
Stacy Nichols is a Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $69,491.
Law Enforcement Officer III/University of South Carolina
Jennifer Backensto works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for University of South Carolina. Jennifer earned $69,465 in 2026.
Project Manager I/University of South Carolina
Mackenzie Higdon works as a Project Manager I for University of South Carolina. Mackenzie earned $69,460 in 2026.
Operations Manager III/University of South Carolina
Sharon Chapman is a Operations Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $69,458.
Administrative Coordinator II/University of South Carolina
Andrena Mack works as a Administrative Coordinator II for University of South Carolina. Andrena earned $69,428 in 2026.
Instructor/University of South Carolina
John Leadem works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. John earned $69,403 in 2026.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Rebecca Mueller serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,390.
Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
Lisa Phillips is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $69,388.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Christopher Love serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,368.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Byeongwon Ha is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $69,368.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Jeanette Fulton works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Jeanette earned $69,368 in 2026.
Instructor/University of South Carolina
Joshua Meyergutbrod is a Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $69,368.
Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina
Kerri Stiles holds the role of Student Services Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,360.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Adam Bartlett serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,360.