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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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Joseph Miller

Human Resources Director III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,998
Base pay
$90,998
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,998

At University of South Carolina, Joseph Miller serves as a Human Resources Director III. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,998.

Henry Crotwell

Application Developer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,998
Base pay
$90,998
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,998

Henry Crotwell works as a Application Developer III for University of South Carolina. Henry earned $90,998 in 2026.

Edmund Short

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,998
Base pay
$90,998
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,998

Edmund Short is a Student Services Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $90,998.

Ryan Horton

Information Systems / Business Analyst I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,996
Base pay
$90,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,996

Ryan Horton works as a Information Systems / Business Analyst I for University of South Carolina. Ryan earned $90,996 in 2026.

Laura Faile

Academic Program Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,976
Base pay
$90,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,976

At University of South Carolina, Laura Faile serves as a Academic Program Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,976.

Sarah Jusiewicz

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,951
Base pay
$90,951
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,951

Sarah Jusiewicz works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Sarah earned $90,951 in 2026.

Paul Graham

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,948
Base pay
$90,948
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,948

Paul Graham works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Paul earned $90,948 in 2026.

Kathleen Spencer

Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,934
Base pay
$90,934
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,934

Kathleen Spencer holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,934.

Sharonne Calvin

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,928
Base pay
$90,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,928

At University of South Carolina, Sharonne Calvin serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,928.

Olga Agafonova

Senior Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,892
Base pay
$90,892
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,892

Olga Agafonova is a Senior Network Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $90,892.

Samantha Jones

Human Resources Director II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,892
Base pay
$90,892
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,892

Samantha Jones works as a Human Resources Director II for University of South Carolina. Samantha earned $90,892 in 2026.

Michael Appling

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,871
Base pay
$90,871
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,871

Michael Appling is a Librarian at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $90,871.

Bruce Oliver

Law Enforcement Officer IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,852
Base pay
$90,852
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,852

Bruce Oliver works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for University of South Carolina. Bruce earned $90,852 in 2026.

Meisam Khalilarjmandi

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,838
Base pay
$90,838
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,838

Meisam Khalilarjmandi is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $90,838.

Lijian He

Chemist III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,819
Base pay
$90,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,819

Lijian He holds the role of Chemist III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,819.

Eric Robinson

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,818
Base pay
$90,818
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,818

Eric Robinson is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $90,818.

Christine Wernet

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,800
Base pay
$90,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,800

Christine Wernet holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,800.

Laura Smith

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,748
Base pay
$90,748
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,748

Laura Smith works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Laura earned $90,748 in 2026.

Robin Dipietro

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,743
Base pay
$90,743
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,743

At University of South Carolina, Robin Dipietro serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,743.

Jun Zhao

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,736
Base pay
$90,736
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,736

Jun Zhao holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,736.

Daniel Hood

Law Enforcement Officer IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,725
Base pay
$90,725
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,725

At University of South Carolina, Daniel Hood serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,725.

Leon Jackson

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,670
Base pay
$90,670
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,670

At University of South Carolina, Leon Jackson serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,670.

Mindy Fenske

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,670
Base pay
$90,670
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,670

Mindy Fenske holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,670.

Terry Kim

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,658
Base pay
$90,658
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,658

Terry Kim is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $90,658.

Catherine Canino

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,609
Base pay
$90,609
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,609

At University of South Carolina, Catherine Canino serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,609.

Edena Guimaraes

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,539
Base pay
$90,539
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,539

Edena Guimaraes is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $90,539.

Kajal Ghoshroy

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,518
Base pay
$90,518
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,518

At University of South Carolina, Kajal Ghoshroy serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,518.

Jeremy Coats

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,490
Base pay
$90,490
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,490

Jeremy Coats holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,490.

Chelsea Fisher

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,477
Base pay
$90,477
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,477

Chelsea Fisher is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $90,477.

David Marlow

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,438
Base pay
$90,438
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,438

At University of South Carolina, David Marlow serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,438.

Jennifer May

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,423
Base pay
$90,423
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,423

Jennifer May holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,423.

Deanna Gore

Department Chair/Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,397
Base pay
$90,397
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,397

Deanna Gore is a Department Chair/Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $90,397.

Amanda Murphy

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,368
Base pay
$90,368
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,368

Amanda Murphy is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $90,368.

Brian Wiggins

Engineer/Associate Engineer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,365
Base pay
$90,365
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,365

At University of South Carolina, Brian Wiggins serves as a Engineer/Associate Engineer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,365.

Victor Ante

Law Enforcement Officer IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,352
Base pay
$90,352
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,352

Victor Ante is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $90,352.

Richard Jerald

Program Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,345
Base pay
$90,345
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,345

Richard Jerald works as a Program Manager II for University of South Carolina. Richard earned $90,345 in 2026.

Morgan Inabinet

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,345
Base pay
$90,345
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,345

Morgan Inabinet is a Student Services Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $90,345.

Michele Stanek

Research Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,319
Base pay
$90,319
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,319

Michele Stanek holds the role of Research Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,319.

Kevin Haynes

Geospatial Coordinator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,270
Base pay
$90,270
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,270

At University of South Carolina, Kevin Haynes serves as a Geospatial Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,270.

Colleen Obrien

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$90,266
Base pay
$90,266
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,266

Colleen Obrien holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,266.