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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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Paul Featheringill

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,084
Base pay
$86,084
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,084

Paul Featheringill is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,084.

Chakira Hogan

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,000
Base pay
$86,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,000

Chakira Hogan is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,000.

Susmit Suresh Gulavani

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,000
Base pay
$86,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,000

Susmit Suresh Gulavani is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,000.

Jessica Mathis

Construction Project Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,000
Base pay
$86,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,000

Jessica Mathis is a Construction Project Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,000.

Chang Ma

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,000
Base pay
$86,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,000

Chang Ma works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Chang earned $86,000 in 2026.

Scott Farrand

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,991
Base pay
$85,991
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,991

At University of South Carolina, Scott Farrand serves as a Senior Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,991.

Li Cai

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,975
Base pay
$85,975
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,975

Li Cai works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Li earned $85,975 in 2026.

William Knapp

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,939
Base pay
$85,939
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,939

William Knapp holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,939.

Timothy Simmons

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,898
Base pay
$85,898
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,898

At University of South Carolina, Timothy Simmons serves as a Librarian. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,898.

An Demeester

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,892
Base pay
$85,892
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,892

At University of South Carolina, An Demeester serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,892.

Erin Mcdonald

Public Information Director II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,760
Base pay
$85,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,760

Erin Mcdonald holds the role of Public Information Director II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,760.

Nicole Doll

Public Information Director II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,760
Base pay
$85,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,760

Nicole Doll is a Public Information Director II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $85,760.

Lindsey Logue

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,744
Base pay
$85,744
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,744

Lindsey Logue works as a Program Manager I for University of South Carolina. Lindsey earned $85,744 in 2026.

Tgaja Johnson

Application Developer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,722
Base pay
$85,722
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,722

Tgaja Johnson works as a Application Developer III for University of South Carolina. Tgaja earned $85,722 in 2026.

Varun Goel

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,680
Base pay
$85,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,680

Varun Goel is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $85,680.

Shana Dry

Public Information Director I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,620
Base pay
$85,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,620

Shana Dry is a Public Information Director I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $85,620.

Courtney Buzan

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,500
Base pay
$85,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,500

At University of South Carolina, Courtney Buzan serves as a Student Services Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,500.

Nolan Russell

Environmental Health Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,464
Base pay
$85,464
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,464

Nolan Russell holds the role of Environmental Health Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,464.

David Estey

Environmental Health Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,464
Base pay
$85,464
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,464

David Estey is a Environmental Health Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $85,464.

Sher Chhetri

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,462
Base pay
$85,462
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,462

Sher Chhetri works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Sher earned $85,462 in 2026.

Malory Spicer

IT Consultant II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,460
Base pay
$85,460
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,460

Malory Spicer is a IT Consultant II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $85,460.

Nicole Carrico

Communications Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,442
Base pay
$85,442
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,442

Nicole Carrico is a Communications Manager at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $85,442.

Michael Riffle

IT Supervisor II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,441
Base pay
$85,441
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,441

Michael Riffle holds the role of IT Supervisor II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,441.

Mjonathan Hooks

Public Information Director II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,441
Base pay
$85,441
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,441

Mjonathan Hooks works as a Public Information Director II for University of South Carolina. Mjonathan earned $85,441 in 2026.

Sarah Burkart

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,416
Base pay
$85,416
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,416

Sarah Burkart works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Sarah earned $85,416 in 2026.

Daniel Foster

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,416
Base pay
$85,416
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,416

Daniel Foster works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Daniel earned $85,416 in 2026.

Rebekah Broussard

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,416
Base pay
$85,416
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,416

At University of South Carolina, Rebekah Broussard serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,416.

Joseph Quinn

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,416
Base pay
$85,416
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,416

Joseph Quinn works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Joseph earned $85,416 in 2026.

Sheetal Kapoor

Training and Development Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,390
Base pay
$85,390
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,390

Sheetal Kapoor is a Training and Development Manager at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $85,390.

Davide Fusi

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,385
Base pay
$85,385
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,385

At University of South Carolina, Davide Fusi serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,385.

Rebecca Hillman

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,372
Base pay
$85,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,372

Rebecca Hillman is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $85,372.

Daniel Woolwine

Environmental Health Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,337
Base pay
$85,337
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,337

Daniel Woolwine is a Environmental Health Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $85,337.

William Campbell

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,296
Base pay
$85,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,296

William Campbell is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $85,296.

Linda Wang

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,294
Base pay
$85,294
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,294

Linda Wang is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $85,294.

Jonathan Crain

Facilities Maintenance Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,264
Base pay
$85,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,264

Jonathan Crain is a Facilities Maintenance Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $85,264.

Hannah Terpack

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,262
Base pay
$85,262
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,262

At University of South Carolina, Hannah Terpack serves as a Student Services Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,262.

Whitney Bedard

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,260
Base pay
$85,260
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,260

Whitney Bedard holds the role of Student Services Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,260.

Nicholas Lott

Law Enforcement Officer IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,238
Base pay
$85,238
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,238

Nicholas Lott works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for University of South Carolina. Nicholas earned $85,238 in 2026.

Forrest Baker

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,230
Base pay
$85,230
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,230

At University of South Carolina, Forrest Baker serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,230.

Stacey Cobb

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,229
Base pay
$85,229
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,229

Stacey Cobb works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Stacey earned $85,229 in 2026.