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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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
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Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Rebecca Morgan works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Rebecca earned $67,677 in 2026.
Administrative Coordinator II/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Debra Poston serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,677.
Instructor/University of South Carolina
Valerie Byrdfort holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,677.
IT Consultant I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Travis Arbaugh serves as a IT Consultant I. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,634.
Instructor/University of South Carolina
Taylor Ramp is a Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $67,626.
Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina
Gerald Cox works as a Athletics Coach for University of South Carolina. Gerald earned $67,626 in 2026.
IT Consultant II/University of South Carolina
Samuel Dao is a IT Consultant II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $67,615.
Database Administrator I/University of South Carolina
Robert Ashley is a Database Administrator I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $67,595.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Laura Rikard is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $67,577.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Michelle Priester serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,572.
Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina
Lacey Cooper works as a Program Coordinator II for University of South Carolina. Lacey earned $67,560 in 2026.
Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Sarah Patneaude serves as a Student Services Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,560.
Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Anna May serves as a Student Services Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,560.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Roderick Dow serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,553.
Research Laboratory Manager/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Charity Dunn serves as a Research Laboratory Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,541.
Operations Manager III/University of South Carolina
Teneisha Adams is a Operations Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $67,529.
Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Daniel Kiernan serves as a Senior Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,508.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Marlana Robinson serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,500.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Kenneth Richards serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,500.
Athletics Director/University of South Carolina
Christopher Brown is a Athletics Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $67,500.
Instructor/University of South Carolina
Kimberly Elchlepp works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Kimberly earned $67,500 in 2026.
Communications Manager/University of South Carolina
Rachel Kelley holds the role of Communications Manager at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,457.
Network Technician II/University of South Carolina
Daniel Stewart works as a Network Technician II for University of South Carolina. Daniel earned $67,452 in 2026.
Instructor/University of South Carolina
Anna Ptacin works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Anna earned $67,442 in 2026.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Peter Seipel holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,441.
Human Resources Coordinator/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Karen Scott serves as a Human Resources Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,406.
Research Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Robin Kloot holds the role of Research Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,405.
Law Enforcement Officer III/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, William Roberts serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,394.
Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina
Hailey Floyd holds the role of Program Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,386.
Law Enforcement Officer III/University of South Carolina
Roberto Molina is a Law Enforcement Officer III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $67,353.
Law Enforcement Officer III/University of South Carolina
Adam Bryant is a Law Enforcement Officer III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $67,353.
Law Enforcement Officer II/University of South Carolina
Alexandra Krisanda holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,353.
Instructor/University of South Carolina
John Rogers holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,348.
Instructor/University of South Carolina
Suzette Taylor works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Suzette earned $67,326 in 2026.
Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina
Laura Sharpe holds the role of Program Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,322.
Grants Administrator I/University of South Carolina
Erin Plyler works as a Grants Administrator I for University of South Carolina. Erin earned $67,320 in 2026.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Margaret Condon works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Margaret earned $67,320 in 2026.