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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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
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IT Manager I/University of South Carolina
Jeremy Black works as a IT Manager I for University of South Carolina. Jeremy earned $84,820 in 2026.
IT Manager I/University of South Carolina
Andrew Thompson is a IT Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $84,820.
Research Manager/University of South Carolina
Samaneh Nemati works as a Research Manager for University of South Carolina. Samaneh earned $84,820 in 2026.
IT Manager I/University of South Carolina
Bradley Rogers holds the role of IT Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,820.
Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina
Kevin Metcalf works as a Student Services Manager III for University of South Carolina. Kevin earned $84,793 in 2026.
Academic Program Manager/University of South Carolina
Katherine Hopkins holds the role of Academic Program Manager at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,680.
Program Manager I/University of South Carolina
Zeakela Mcrae works as a Program Manager I for University of South Carolina. Zeakela earned $84,660 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Pawel Nadelturonski is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $84,660.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Christine Rinehart is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $84,660.
Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
Timothy Mcateer works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Timothy earned $84,657 in 2026.
Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina
Scott Ranges holds the role of Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,651.