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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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John Sun

Human Resources Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,595
Base pay
$92,595
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,595

John Sun holds the role of Human Resources Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,595.

John Harley

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,526
Base pay
$92,526
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,526

At University of South Carolina, John Harley serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,526.

Patricia Williams

Project Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,512
Base pay
$92,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,512

At University of South Carolina, Patricia Williams serves as a Project Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,512.

Juan Estevez

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,500
Base pay
$92,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,500

Juan Estevez is a Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $92,500.

Tammy Cummings

Senior Research Associate/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,491
Base pay
$92,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,491

Tammy Cummings works as a Senior Research Associate for University of South Carolina. Tammy earned $92,491 in 2026.

Meeta Banerjee

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,491
Base pay
$92,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,491

Meeta Banerjee is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $92,491.

Brian Hollis

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,491
Base pay
$92,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,491

Brian Hollis holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,491.

Kristy Welshhans

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,491
Base pay
$92,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,491

At University of South Carolina, Kristy Welshhans serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,491.

Gretchen Woertendyke

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,488
Base pay
$92,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,488

Gretchen Woertendyke holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,488.

Leroy Sims

Facilities Maintenance Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,463
Base pay
$92,463
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,463

Leroy Sims holds the role of Facilities Maintenance Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,463.

Delandous Haynes

Public Information Director II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,440
Base pay
$92,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,440

At University of South Carolina, Delandous Haynes serves as a Public Information Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,440.

Wendy Clemmer

Grants Administrator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,340
Base pay
$92,340
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,340

Wendy Clemmer holds the role of Grants Administrator II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,340.

Tanya Widemandavis

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,312
Base pay
$92,312
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,312

Tanya Widemandavis is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $92,312.

Thaddeus Davis

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,312
Base pay
$92,312
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,312

Thaddeus Davis holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,312.

Steven Iacono

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,310
Base pay
$92,310
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,310

Steven Iacono works as a Program Manager I for University of South Carolina. Steven earned $92,310 in 2026.

Kristi Davis

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,300
Base pay
$92,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,300

Kristi Davis works as a Program Manager I for University of South Carolina. Kristi earned $92,300 in 2026.

Alison Hogue

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,299
Base pay
$92,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,299

Alison Hogue holds the role of Student Services Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,299.

Patrick Owens

Senior Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,299
Base pay
$92,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,299

Patrick Owens works as a Senior Network Administrator for University of South Carolina. Patrick earned $92,299 in 2026.

Nora Dragovic

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,299
Base pay
$92,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,299

Nora Dragovic works as a Student Services Manager III for University of South Carolina. Nora earned $92,299 in 2026.

Ashley Byrdwhite

Program Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,299
Base pay
$92,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,299

Ashley Byrdwhite holds the role of Program Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,299.

Jason Munsell

Department Chair/Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,268
Base pay
$92,268
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,268

Jason Munsell works as a Department Chair/Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Jason earned $92,268 in 2026.

Susan Vanderborg

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,263
Base pay
$92,263
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,263

Susan Vanderborg is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $92,263.

Courtney Worsham

Lecturer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,194
Base pay
$92,194
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,194

Courtney Worsham holds the role of Lecturer at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,194.

Diondra Black

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,158
Base pay
$92,158
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,158

At University of South Carolina, Diondra Black serves as a Student Services Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,158.

Brittoni Reynolds

Facilities Maintenance Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,132
Base pay
$92,132
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,132

Brittoni Reynolds holds the role of Facilities Maintenance Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,132.

Jennifer Bess

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,103
Base pay
$92,103
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,103

At University of South Carolina, Jennifer Bess serves as a Student Services Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,103.

Jeffrey Holloway

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,099
Base pay
$92,099
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,099

Jeffrey Holloway holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,099.

William Scott

Law Enforcement Officer IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,087
Base pay
$92,087
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,087

William Scott works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for University of South Carolina. William earned $92,087 in 2026.

James Heywood

Law Enforcement Officer IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,086
Base pay
$92,086
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,086

At University of South Carolina, James Heywood serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,086.

Lonnie Rosier

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,026
Base pay
$92,026
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,026

Lonnie Rosier is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $92,026.

James Harrison Iii

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,000
Base pay
$92,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,000

James Harrison Iii is a Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $92,000.

David Carducci

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,000
Base pay
$92,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,000

David Carducci holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,000.

Zhiqiang Sha

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,000
Base pay
$92,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,000

Zhiqiang Sha works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Zhiqiang earned $92,000 in 2026.

Robert Pinter

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,000
Base pay
$92,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,000

Robert Pinter is a Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $92,000.

Elizabeth Will

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$91,988
Base pay
$91,988
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,988

Elizabeth Will is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $91,988.

Peter Schmolze

IT Consultant II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$91,981
Base pay
$91,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,981

Peter Schmolze works as a IT Consultant II for University of South Carolina. Peter earned $91,981 in 2026.

Brian Glavey

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$91,960
Base pay
$91,960
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,960

Brian Glavey holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,960.

Natalia Scott

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$91,948
Base pay
$91,948
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,948

Natalia Scott works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Natalia earned $91,948 in 2026.

Kristin Bowman

Law Enforcement Officer IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$91,939
Base pay
$91,939
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,939

Kristin Bowman works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for University of South Carolina. Kristin earned $91,939 in 2026.

Dana Cullum

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$91,924
Base pay
$91,924
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,924

At University of South Carolina, Dana Cullum serves as a Student Services Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,924.