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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Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Shannon Motley serves as a Athletics Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,573.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
Alexandra Weaver works as a Administrative Manager I for University of South Carolina. Alexandra earned $78,540 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Melissa Duffy works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Melissa earned $78,540 in 2026.
Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Claire Hamer serves as a Student Services Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,418.
Employee Relations Manager/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Sharon Woods serves as a Employee Relations Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,399.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
Latoya Townes holds the role of Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,363.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Lukasz Pawelek is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $78,359.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Benjamin Nelson works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Benjamin earned $78,359 in 2026.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
George Pate holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,317.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Mollie Barnes holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,317.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Robert Kilgore is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $78,317.
Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
Geophrey Odero works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Geophrey earned $78,299 in 2026.
Communications Manager/University of South Carolina
Dixon Bussell is a Communications Manager at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $78,298.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Alexandre Bonafos holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,289.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
Sarah Jerald works as a Administrative Manager I for University of South Carolina. Sarah earned $78,248 in 2026.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
Steven Jaindl is a Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $78,244.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Jennifer Hightower is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $78,220.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Yanan Zhang serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,220.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Angela Starrett holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,220.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
Shawn Sease works as a Administrative Manager I for University of South Carolina. Shawn earned $78,220 in 2026.
Senior Network Administrator/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Joseph Dawes serves as a Senior Network Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,220.
Network Administrator/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Eugene Crowe serves as a Network Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,220.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Carolyn Webber serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,204.
Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
Nicole Fisk holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,193.
Network Administrator/University of South Carolina
Shaun Burton works as a Network Administrator for University of South Carolina. Shaun earned $78,192 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Sami Varjosaari is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $78,189.
Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina
Kesha Clavon is a Student Services Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $78,166.
Law Enforcement Officer III/University of South Carolina
Brittany Bradham holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,116.
Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina
Jessica Gibson works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Jessica earned $78,081 in 2026.
Senior Network Administrator/University of South Carolina
Michael Milligan is a Senior Network Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $78,036.
Operations Manager III/University of South Carolina
Dennessee Daring works as a Operations Manager III for University of South Carolina. Dennessee earned $78,030 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/University of South Carolina
Jody Putney is a Law Enforcement Officer III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $78,018.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Monika Herr works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Monika earned $78,017 in 2026.
Environmental Health Manager IV/University of South Carolina
Wade Miller works as a Environmental Health Manager IV for University of South Carolina. Wade earned $78,000 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Sean Gallagher holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,000.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Yelana Sims holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,000.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Morgan Eckenrod is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $78,000.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Allison Kurpiel works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Allison earned $78,000 in 2026.
Program Manager I/University of South Carolina
Yamil Ruiz is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,990.
IT Consultant II/University of South Carolina
George Pedraza is a IT Consultant II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,983.