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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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Nicholas Hill

Law Enforcement Officer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,972
Base pay
$77,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,972

Nicholas Hill is a Law Enforcement Officer III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,972.

Morgan Hiler

Law Enforcement Officer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,972
Base pay
$77,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,972

Morgan Hiler is a Law Enforcement Officer III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,972.

David Decker

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,916
Base pay
$77,916
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,916

David Decker is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,916.

Carol Young

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,907
Base pay
$77,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,907

Carol Young is a Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,907.

Kelley Fink

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,884
Base pay
$77,884
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,884

Kelley Fink is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,884.

George Caughman

Risk Management & Compliance Analyst II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,847
Base pay
$77,847
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,847

George Caughman holds the role of Risk Management & Compliance Analyst II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,847.

Donald Rouse

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,739
Base pay
$77,739
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,739

Donald Rouse holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,739.

Amanda Piekutowski

Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,734
Base pay
$77,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,734

Amanda Piekutowski is a Student Services Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,734.

Brittany Wesley

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,734
Base pay
$77,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,734

Brittany Wesley works as a Administrative Manager I for University of South Carolina. Brittany earned $77,734 in 2026.

Corey Mikels

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,725
Base pay
$77,725
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,725

At University of South Carolina, Corey Mikels serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,725.

Robert Grookett

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,675
Base pay
$77,675
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,675

At University of South Carolina, Robert Grookett serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,675.

Hannah Watts

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,675
Base pay
$77,675
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,675

Hannah Watts holds the role of Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,675.

Cheryl Lindler

Mental Health Professional III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,674
Base pay
$77,674
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,674

Cheryl Lindler holds the role of Mental Health Professional III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,674.

Elizabeth Anderson

Communications Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,674
Base pay
$77,674
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,674

Elizabeth Anderson works as a Communications Manager for University of South Carolina. Elizabeth earned $77,674 in 2026.

Lisa Robinette

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,674
Base pay
$77,674
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,674

Lisa Robinette is a Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,674.

Andrew Hendrix

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,674
Base pay
$77,674
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,674

Andrew Hendrix works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Andrew earned $77,674 in 2026.

Myra Segars Szustak

Human Resources Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,674
Base pay
$77,674
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,674

Myra Segars Szustak works as a Human Resources Manager II for University of South Carolina. Myra earned $77,674 in 2026.

Marshall Perry

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,674
Base pay
$77,674
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,674

Marshall Perry is a Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,674.

Astrid Rosario

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,585
Base pay
$77,585
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,585

Astrid Rosario holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,585.

James Sidletsky

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,566
Base pay
$77,566
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,566

At University of South Carolina, James Sidletsky serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,566.

Amanda Rogers

Public Information Director II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,542
Base pay
$77,542
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,542

Amanda Rogers is a Public Information Director II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,542.

Julie Anderson

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,515
Base pay
$77,515
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,515

At University of South Carolina, Julie Anderson serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,515.

Patrick Lawrence

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,473
Base pay
$77,473
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,473

At University of South Carolina, Patrick Lawrence serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,473.

Thomas Reid

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,472
Base pay
$77,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,472

Thomas Reid works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Thomas earned $77,472 in 2026.

Robert Heller

Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,448
Base pay
$77,448
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,448

At University of South Carolina, Robert Heller serves as a Network Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,448.

Eliot Angell

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,390
Base pay
$77,390
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,390

Eliot Angell works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Eliot earned $77,390 in 2026.

John Engel

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,380
Base pay
$77,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,380

At University of South Carolina, John Engel serves as a Senior Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,380.

Kelsey Hounshell

Athletic Trainer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,376
Base pay
$77,376
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,376

Kelsey Hounshell is a Athletic Trainer at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,376.

Robert Sarver

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,374
Base pay
$77,374
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,374

Robert Sarver works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Robert earned $77,374 in 2026.

Nicholas Dukes

Operations Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,367
Base pay
$77,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,367

Nicholas Dukes holds the role of Operations Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,367.

Christina Jones

Mental Health Professional III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,344
Base pay
$77,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,344

Christina Jones holds the role of Mental Health Professional III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,344.

Garrett Faulk

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,330
Base pay
$77,330
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,330

Garrett Faulk holds the role of Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,330.

Kelly Mccombs

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,314
Base pay
$77,314
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,314

Kelly Mccombs is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,314.

Jason Beever

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,287
Base pay
$77,287
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,287

Jason Beever is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,287.

Charlianne Nestlen

Alumni/Development Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,275
Base pay
$77,275
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,275

Charlianne Nestlen is a Alumni/Development Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,275.

Angela Stallings

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,265
Base pay
$77,265
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,265

Angela Stallings works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Angela earned $77,265 in 2026.

Nikedra Prude

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,260
Base pay
$77,260
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,260

Nikedra Prude works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Nikedra earned $77,260 in 2026.

Fidele Ngwane

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,234
Base pay
$77,234
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,234

Fidele Ngwane holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,234.

Brandon Aiken

Athletic Trainer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,192
Base pay
$77,192
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,192

Brandon Aiken holds the role of Athletic Trainer at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,192.

Nicole Silverio

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,178
Base pay
$77,178
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,178

Nicole Silverio holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,178.