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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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Kathryn Taylor

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$89,210
Base pay
$89,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,210

At University of South Carolina, Kathryn Taylor serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,210.

Annette Dukergolonka

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$89,194
Base pay
$89,194
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,194

At University of South Carolina, Annette Dukergolonka serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,194.

Daniel Travis

Senior Consultant/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$89,192
Base pay
$89,192
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,192

At University of South Carolina, Daniel Travis serves as a Senior Consultant. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,192.

Robert Mccormick

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$89,167
Base pay
$89,167
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,167

At University of South Carolina, Robert Mccormick serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,167.

Carmen Harris

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$89,166
Base pay
$89,166
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,166

At University of South Carolina, Carmen Harris serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,166.

Susan Collins

Psychologist I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$89,151
Base pay
$89,151
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,151

Susan Collins is a Psychologist I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $89,151.

James Stiles

Senior Information Systems / Business An/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$89,143
Base pay
$89,143
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,143

James Stiles is a Senior Information Systems / Business An at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $89,143.

Derrick Canzater

IT Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$89,021
Base pay
$89,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,021

Derrick Canzater holds the role of IT Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,021.

Len Mathis

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$89,021
Base pay
$89,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,021

Len Mathis is a Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $89,021.

Jodi Spillane

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$89,016
Base pay
$89,016
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,016

Jodi Spillane is a Librarian at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $89,016.

Timothy Grady

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$89,014
Base pay
$89,014
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,014

Timothy Grady works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Timothy earned $89,014 in 2026.

Gregory Wilsbacher

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$89,007
Base pay
$89,007
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,007

Gregory Wilsbacher holds the role of Librarian at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,007.

Dylan Blaskey

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$89,000
Base pay
$89,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,000

Dylan Blaskey works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Dylan earned $89,000 in 2026.

Taylor Callahan

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$89,000
Base pay
$89,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,000

Taylor Callahan holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,000.

Cecilia Lopez Gamundi

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$89,000
Base pay
$89,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,000

At University of South Carolina, Cecilia Lopez Gamundi serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,000.

Mark Tevepaugh

Law Enforcement Officer IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,997
Base pay
$88,997
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,997

At University of South Carolina, Mark Tevepaugh serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,997.

Chavis Mcdonald

Program Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,976
Base pay
$88,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,976

Chavis Mcdonald holds the role of Program Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,976.

Amy Kunkle

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,950
Base pay
$88,950
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,950

Amy Kunkle works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Amy earned $88,950 in 2026.

Dianne Palmer

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,937
Base pay
$88,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,937

Dianne Palmer is a Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,937.

Sarah Callahan

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,932
Base pay
$88,932
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,932

Sarah Callahan holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,932.

Patricia Brabham

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,932
Base pay
$88,932
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,932

Patricia Brabham holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,932.

Clayton Owen

Professor of Practice/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,868
Base pay
$88,868
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,868

At University of South Carolina, Clayton Owen serves as a Professor of Practice. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,868.

David Anderson

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,868
Base pay
$88,868
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,868

At University of South Carolina, David Anderson serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,868.

Fred Greer

Research Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,860
Base pay
$88,860
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,860

Fred Greer works as a Research Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Fred earned $88,860 in 2026.

Robin Slater

Senior Consultant/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,859
Base pay
$88,859
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,859

Robin Slater is a Senior Consultant at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,859.

Joshua Josey

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,786
Base pay
$88,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,786

Joshua Josey is a Student Services Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,786.

Robert James

Engineer/Associate Engineer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,750
Base pay
$88,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,750

At University of South Carolina, Robert James serves as a Engineer/Associate Engineer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,750.

Christian Johnson

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,740
Base pay
$88,740
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,740

Christian Johnson is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,740.

Junfeng Chen

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,740
Base pay
$88,740
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,740

Junfeng Chen works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Junfeng earned $88,740 in 2026.

Brian Levy

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,740
Base pay
$88,740
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,740

Brian Levy works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Brian earned $88,740 in 2026.

Laura Droege

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,702
Base pay
$88,702
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,702

Laura Droege works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Laura earned $88,702 in 2026.

Hao Liu

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,702
Base pay
$88,702
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,702

Hao Liu holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,702.

Elaine Chun

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,667
Base pay
$88,667
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,667

Elaine Chun holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,667.

Anne Gulick

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,667
Base pay
$88,667
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,667

At University of South Carolina, Anne Gulick serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,667.

Tara Powell

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,667
Base pay
$88,667
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,667

At University of South Carolina, Tara Powell serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,667.

Leslie Haynsworth

Public Information Director II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,650
Base pay
$88,650
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,650

Leslie Haynsworth works as a Public Information Director II for University of South Carolina. Leslie earned $88,650 in 2026.

Hui Chen

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,650
Base pay
$88,650
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,650

Hui Chen is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,650.

Xiaoxue Fu

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,650
Base pay
$88,650
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,650

Xiaoxue Fu is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,650.

Katherine Toll

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,650
Base pay
$88,650
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,650

Katherine Toll is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,650.

John Williams

IT Security Specialist/ Analyst III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,650
Base pay
$88,650
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,650

John Williams holds the role of IT Security Specialist/ Analyst III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,650.