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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Record list
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Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
Catherine Wiskes holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,509.
Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
David Britt is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $73,508.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
David Garner holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,507.
Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Kimberly Fickling serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,496.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Melania Popamabe serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,474.
Grants Administrator II/University of South Carolina
David Hall holds the role of Grants Administrator II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,474.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Steven Lownes is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $73,440.
Operations Manager III/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Robert Holcombe serves as a Operations Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,440.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Emily Schafer serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,440.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Cassandra Bosier holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,440.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Joann Judge holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,440.
Research Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Christina Gonzalez works as a Research Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Christina earned $73,440 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Lewis Esposito serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,440.
Program Manager I/University of South Carolina
Keshaun Coleman is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $73,440.
Trades Specialist V/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Ronnie Harsey serves as a Trades Specialist V. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,440.
Research Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Veronica Gonzalez holds the role of Research Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,440.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Chelsea Jimenez works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Chelsea earned $73,425 in 2026.
Procurement Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Sherri Hulsey serves as a Procurement Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,410.
Grants Administrator I/University of South Carolina
Ellen Foy holds the role of Grants Administrator I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,402.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Howard Kingkade is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $73,384.
Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Candice Sutton serves as a Student Services Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,377.
Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina
Laura Bessent holds the role of Student Services Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,377.
Alumni/Development Manager II/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Ashton Cumbie serves as a Alumni/Development Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,377.
Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina
Jillian Bigony works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Jillian earned $73,364 in 2026.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Sally Miedema is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $73,347.
Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
Perry Gwinn is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $73,346.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Saundra Koesters serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,342.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Mary Moussarogers works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Mary earned $73,315 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Charles Evans holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,315.
Facilities Maintenance Manager I/University of South Carolina
Benjamin Urbates is a Facilities Maintenance Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $73,224.
Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina
Brittany Stubblefield works as a Student Services Manager III for University of South Carolina. Brittany earned $73,205 in 2026.
Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina
Daniel Carter works as a Athletics Administrator for University of South Carolina. Daniel earned $73,183 in 2026.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Samuel Pierce serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,160.
Senior Consultant/University of South Carolina
Jennifer Bland is a Senior Consultant at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $73,123.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Lacie Cottrill serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,096.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Anita Nag serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,055.
IT Consultant II/University of South Carolina
Ronald Dudley is a IT Consultant II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $73,045.
Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina
Charles Farlowe is a Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $73,039.
Operations Manager III/University of South Carolina
Justin Furlough holds the role of Operations Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,032.
Operations Manager III/University of South Carolina
James Harris holds the role of Operations Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,032.