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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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Patrice Penney

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,167
Base pay
$77,167
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,167

Patrice Penney works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Patrice earned $77,167 in 2026.

Douglas Boyd

Healthcare Administrator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,117
Base pay
$77,117
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,117

Douglas Boyd works as a Healthcare Administrator I for University of South Carolina. Douglas earned $77,117 in 2026.

Nicholas Calhoun

Athletics Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,112
Base pay
$77,112
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,112

Nicholas Calhoun works as a Athletics Director for University of South Carolina. Nicholas earned $77,112 in 2026.

Tamara Macek

Senior Consultant/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,086
Base pay
$77,086
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,086

Tamara Macek is a Senior Consultant at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,086.

Lisa Duvall

Project Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,073
Base pay
$77,073
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,073

Lisa Duvall works as a Project Manager I for University of South Carolina. Lisa earned $77,073 in 2026.

Stephanie Richards

Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,021
Base pay
$77,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,021

At University of South Carolina, Stephanie Richards serves as a Student Services Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,021.

Jiang Liu

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,012
Base pay
$77,012
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,012

Jiang Liu is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,012.

Joshua Weakland

Statistician III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,000
Base pay
$77,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,000

At University of South Carolina, Joshua Weakland serves as a Statistician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,000.

Delaney Freistuhler

Communications Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,000
Base pay
$77,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,000

Delaney Freistuhler holds the role of Communications Manager at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,000.

Anne Bailey

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,000
Base pay
$77,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,000

At University of South Carolina, Anne Bailey serves as a Administrative Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,000.

Lauren Steimer

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,975
Base pay
$76,975
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,975

Lauren Steimer is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $76,975.

Christopher Knezevich

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,911
Base pay
$76,911
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,911

Christopher Knezevich works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Christopher earned $76,911 in 2026.

Kristine Mayer

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,904
Base pay
$76,904
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,904

At University of South Carolina, Kristine Mayer serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,904.

Thomas Davies

Application Developer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,904
Base pay
$76,904
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,904

At University of South Carolina, Thomas Davies serves as a Application Developer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,904.

Marie Maness

Higher Education Attorney/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,904
Base pay
$76,904
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,904

Marie Maness is a Higher Education Attorney at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $76,904.

Mohammed Alvi

Senior Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,904
Base pay
$76,904
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,904

At University of South Carolina, Mohammed Alvi serves as a Senior Network Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,904.

Valerie Wilson

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,904
Base pay
$76,904
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,904

Valerie Wilson holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,904.

Matthew Shearer

Higher Education Attorney/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,904
Base pay
$76,904
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,904

Matthew Shearer is a Higher Education Attorney at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $76,904.

Morgan Ballantyne

Senior Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,896
Base pay
$76,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,896

At University of South Carolina, Morgan Ballantyne serves as a Senior Network Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,896.

Gary Smoak

Senior Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,896
Base pay
$76,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,896

At University of South Carolina, Gary Smoak serves as a Senior Network Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,896.

Joshua Hill

Senior Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,896
Base pay
$76,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,896

Joshua Hill is a Senior Network Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $76,896.

Amorita Mcclam

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,857
Base pay
$76,857
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,857

At University of South Carolina, Amorita Mcclam serves as a Student Services Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,857.

Justin Shelley

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,712
Base pay
$76,712
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,712

Justin Shelley is a Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $76,712.

Paul Williams

Trades Specialist V/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,706
Base pay
$76,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,706

Paul Williams holds the role of Trades Specialist V at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,706.

Marnie Merritt

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,656
Base pay
$76,656
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,656

Marnie Merritt is a Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $76,656.

Ryan Harper

Statistician III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,656
Base pay
$76,656
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,656

Ryan Harper is a Statistician III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $76,656.

David Weaver

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,656
Base pay
$76,656
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,656

David Weaver works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. David earned $76,656 in 2026.

Lauren Wilson

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,656
Base pay
$76,656
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,656

At University of South Carolina, Lauren Wilson serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,656.

Tharini Viswanath

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,656
Base pay
$76,656
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,656

Tharini Viswanath works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Tharini earned $76,656 in 2026.

Carolyn Silver

Communications Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,656
Base pay
$76,656
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,656

Carolyn Silver works as a Communications Manager for University of South Carolina. Carolyn earned $76,656 in 2026.

Kendra Woodson

Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,642
Base pay
$76,642
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,642

Kendra Woodson holds the role of Student Services Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,642.

Dana Lawrence

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,634
Base pay
$76,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,634

At University of South Carolina, Dana Lawrence serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,634.

Monique Jones

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,633
Base pay
$76,633
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,633

Monique Jones works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Monique earned $76,633 in 2026.

Tracey Miller

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,621
Base pay
$76,621
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,621

Tracey Miller works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Tracey earned $76,621 in 2026.

Logan Campspivey

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,621
Base pay
$76,621
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,621

Logan Campspivey holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,621.

Ryan Crawford

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,621
Base pay
$76,621
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,621

Ryan Crawford is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $76,621.

Stephanie Barnhill

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,610
Base pay
$76,610
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,610

Stephanie Barnhill holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,610.

Anna House

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,608
Base pay
$76,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,608

Anna House is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $76,608.

Darron Kirkley

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,604
Base pay
$76,604
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,604

Darron Kirkley is a Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $76,604.

Chavonne Good

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,581
Base pay
$76,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,581

Chavonne Good is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $76,581.