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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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Christopher Bundrick

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,540
Base pay
$80,540
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,540

Christopher Bundrick works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Christopher earned $80,540 in 2026.

Joshua Fike

Athletic Trainer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,489
Base pay
$80,489
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,489

Joshua Fike works as a Athletic Trainer for University of South Carolina. Joshua earned $80,489 in 2026.

Brittany Ashley

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,488
Base pay
$80,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,488

Brittany Ashley holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,488.

Christeen Stephens

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,437
Base pay
$80,437
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,437

Christeen Stephens works as a Administrative Manager I for University of South Carolina. Christeen earned $80,437 in 2026.

Nina Brook

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,428
Base pay
$80,428
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,428

At University of South Carolina, Nina Brook serves as a Senior Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,428.

Courtney Mcdonald

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,424
Base pay
$80,424
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,424

At University of South Carolina, Courtney Mcdonald serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,424.

Kimberly Shorter

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,403
Base pay
$80,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,403

Kimberly Shorter is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $80,403.

Amy Meaney

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,372
Base pay
$80,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,372

Amy Meaney works as a Librarian for University of South Carolina. Amy earned $80,372 in 2026.

Jennifer Wochner

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,372
Base pay
$80,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,372

Jennifer Wochner is a Librarian at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $80,372.

Weikai Lai

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,357
Base pay
$80,357
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,357

Weikai Lai works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Weikai earned $80,357 in 2026.

Benjamin Burriss

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,350
Base pay
$80,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,350

Benjamin Burriss works as a Athletics Administrator for University of South Carolina. Benjamin earned $80,350 in 2026.

Jill Castiglia

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,337
Base pay
$80,337
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,337

Jill Castiglia holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,337.

Meghan Lipinoga

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,310
Base pay
$80,310
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,310

At University of South Carolina, Meghan Lipinoga serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,310.

Shade Holmes

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,306
Base pay
$80,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,306

Shade Holmes works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Shade earned $80,306 in 2026.

Coleman Suttles

Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,306
Base pay
$80,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,306

Coleman Suttles works as a Network Administrator for University of South Carolina. Coleman earned $80,306 in 2026.

Christian Robinson

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,306
Base pay
$80,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,306

Christian Robinson works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Christian earned $80,306 in 2026.

Kristina Ramstad

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,302
Base pay
$80,302
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,302

Kristina Ramstad holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,302.

Elizabeth Countryman

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,258
Base pay
$80,258
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,258

Elizabeth Countryman works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Elizabeth earned $80,258 in 2026.

Sylvira Grady

Grants Administrator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,233
Base pay
$80,233
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,233

Sylvira Grady is a Grants Administrator II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $80,233.

Diane Cumbie

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,188
Base pay
$80,188
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,188

Diane Cumbie is a Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $80,188.

Eric Gregg

IT Consultant II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,155
Base pay
$80,155
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,155

At University of South Carolina, Eric Gregg serves as a IT Consultant II. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,155.

Matthew Kingkade

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,152
Base pay
$80,152
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,152

Matthew Kingkade holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,152.

Benjamin Montgomery

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,146
Base pay
$80,146
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,146

Benjamin Montgomery is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $80,146.

Matthew Donaldson

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,130
Base pay
$80,130
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,130

Matthew Donaldson holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,130.

Theodore Daise

Law Enforcement Officer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,069
Base pay
$80,069
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,069

Theodore Daise is a Law Enforcement Officer III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $80,069.

Marion Clark

Facilities Maintenance Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,043
Base pay
$80,043
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,043

At University of South Carolina, Marion Clark serves as a Facilities Maintenance Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,043.

Rebecca Arevalo

Grants Administrator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,005
Base pay
$80,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,005

At University of South Carolina, Rebecca Arevalo serves as a Grants Administrator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,005.

Nicholas Lawrence

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,003
Base pay
$80,003
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,003

Nicholas Lawrence is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $80,003.

Adrian Anderson

Training and Development Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,000
Base pay
$80,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,000

At University of South Carolina, Adrian Anderson serves as a Training and Development Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,000.

Loron Benton

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,000
Base pay
$80,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,000

Loron Benton is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $80,000.

Rhonda Sherman

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,000
Base pay
$80,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,000

Rhonda Sherman works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Rhonda earned $80,000 in 2026.

Thomas Carr

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,000
Base pay
$80,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,000

Thomas Carr holds the role of Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,000.

Paige Vaughn

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,000
Base pay
$80,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,000

Paige Vaughn holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,000.

Ellen Murphy

Communications Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,000
Base pay
$80,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,000

At University of South Carolina, Ellen Murphy serves as a Communications Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,000.

Ellen Dubois

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,000
Base pay
$80,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,000

At University of South Carolina, Ellen Dubois serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,000.

Tamera Green

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,000
Base pay
$80,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,000

Tamera Green holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,000.

Gabrielle Purcell

Research Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,000
Base pay
$80,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,000

Gabrielle Purcell holds the role of Research Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,000.

Stacy Zuniga

Human Resources Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,000
Base pay
$80,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,000

Stacy Zuniga holds the role of Human Resources Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,000.

Michelle Brown

Risk Management & Compliance Analyst II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,000
Base pay
$80,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,000

At University of South Carolina, Michelle Brown serves as a Risk Management & Compliance Analyst II. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,000.

Maryellen Faubert

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,000
Base pay
$80,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,000

Maryellen Faubert holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,000.