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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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Randy Heard

Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,968
Base pay
$79,968
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,968

At University of South Carolina, Randy Heard serves as a Network Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,968.

Bridget Kirkland

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,963
Base pay
$79,963
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,963

At University of South Carolina, Bridget Kirkland serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,963.

Catherine Stromberg

Clinical Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,941
Base pay
$79,941
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,941

At University of South Carolina, Catherine Stromberg serves as a Clinical Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,941.

Taryn Booth

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,941
Base pay
$79,941
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,941

Taryn Booth is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $79,941.

Brittney Jones

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,908
Base pay
$79,908
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,908

Brittney Jones holds the role of Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,908.

Michelle Proffitt

Communications Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,903
Base pay
$79,903
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,903

Michelle Proffitt is a Communications Manager at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $79,903.

Victoria Oglan

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,889
Base pay
$79,889
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,889

Victoria Oglan is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $79,889.

Nolan Stolz

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,858
Base pay
$79,858
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,858

Nolan Stolz is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $79,858.

Jennifer Herod

Athletic Trainer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,800
Base pay
$79,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,800

Jennifer Herod is a Athletic Trainer at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $79,800.

Syreeta Cox

Operations Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,785
Base pay
$79,785
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,785

Syreeta Cox holds the role of Operations Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,785.

Melissa Hussain

Employee Relations Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,764
Base pay
$79,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,764

Melissa Hussain works as a Employee Relations Manager for University of South Carolina. Melissa earned $79,764 in 2026.

Elise Lewis

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,750
Base pay
$79,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,750

Elise Lewis works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Elise earned $79,750 in 2026.

Roger Deal

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,646
Base pay
$79,646
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,646

Roger Deal holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,646.

Gregory Patterson

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,624
Base pay
$79,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,624

Gregory Patterson is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $79,624.

Daniel Austin

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,624
Base pay
$79,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,624

Daniel Austin is a Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $79,624.

Kristina Schwoebel

Training and Development Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,599
Base pay
$79,599
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,599

Kristina Schwoebel holds the role of Training and Development Manager at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,599.

Ann Helms

Production Manager IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,566
Base pay
$79,566
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,566

Ann Helms is a Production Manager IV at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $79,566.

Carleen Maur

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,560
Base pay
$79,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,560

Carleen Maur works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Carleen earned $79,560 in 2026.

Flora Oswald

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,560
Base pay
$79,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,560

Flora Oswald holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,560.

Scott Mourtgos

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,560
Base pay
$79,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,560

At University of South Carolina, Scott Mourtgos serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,560.

Allison Dunatchik

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,560
Base pay
$79,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,560

Allison Dunatchik works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Allison earned $79,560 in 2026.

Reid Toth

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,497
Base pay
$79,497
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,497

At University of South Carolina, Reid Toth serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,497.

Michael Adams

Operations Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,496
Base pay
$79,496
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,496

Michael Adams holds the role of Operations Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,496.

Jane Brown

Risk Management & Compliance Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,491
Base pay
$79,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,491

At University of South Carolina, Jane Brown serves as a Risk Management & Compliance Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,491.

Brandy Horne

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,460
Base pay
$79,460
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,460

At University of South Carolina, Brandy Horne serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,460.

Tennessee Norman

Project Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,446
Base pay
$79,446
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,446

Tennessee Norman works as a Project Manager I for University of South Carolina. Tennessee earned $79,446 in 2026.

Colleen Clark

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,437
Base pay
$79,437
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,437

Colleen Clark holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,437.

Megan Sextonfretwell

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,401
Base pay
$79,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,401

At University of South Carolina, Megan Sextonfretwell serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,401.

Esther Godfrey

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,391
Base pay
$79,391
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,391

Esther Godfrey works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Esther earned $79,391 in 2026.

Misty Odonnell

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,356
Base pay
$79,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,356

At University of South Carolina, Misty Odonnell serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,356.

Stacie Williams

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,307
Base pay
$79,307
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,307

Stacie Williams works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Stacie earned $79,307 in 2026.

Lillian Reeves

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,248
Base pay
$79,248
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,248

Lillian Reeves is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $79,248.

Scott Meek

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,195
Base pay
$79,195
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,195

At University of South Carolina, Scott Meek serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,195.

Jennifer Meshanko

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,172
Base pay
$79,172
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,172

Jennifer Meshanko holds the role of Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,172.

Wendy Woodsby

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,140
Base pay
$79,140
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,140

Wendy Woodsby works as a Student Services Manager III for University of South Carolina. Wendy earned $79,140 in 2026.

Araceli Hernandezlaroche

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,111
Base pay
$79,111
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,111

Araceli Hernandezlaroche holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,111.

Patrick Hanly

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,107
Base pay
$79,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,107

Patrick Hanly holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,107.

Cori Fairchild

Executive Assistant II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,061
Base pay
$79,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,061

At University of South Carolina, Cori Fairchild serves as a Executive Assistant II. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,061.

Elizabeth Dillon

Human Resources Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,059
Base pay
$79,059
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,059

Elizabeth Dillon works as a Human Resources Manager I for University of South Carolina. Elizabeth earned $79,059 in 2026.

Vonda Howell

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,051
Base pay
$79,051
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,051

Vonda Howell works as a Administrative Manager I for University of South Carolina. Vonda earned $79,051 in 2026.