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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 Toriello

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

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

Paul Toriello works as a Assistant Dean for University of South Carolina. Paul earned $88,650 in 2026.

James Croker

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

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

Kate Channell

Instructor/University of South Carolina

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

Kate Channell holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,650.

Devin Bowes

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

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

Curisa Tucker

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

Curisa Tucker holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,650.

Nicole Vaughn

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,599
Base pay
$88,599
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,599

Nicole Vaughn holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,599.

Volkan Sevim

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,574
Base pay
$88,574
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,574

Volkan Sevim is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,574.

Craig Brandhorst

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,529
Base pay
$88,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,529

Craig Brandhorst holds the role of Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,529.

Dagmara Bruce

Human Resources Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,497
Base pay
$88,497
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,497

Dagmara Bruce is a Human Resources Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,497.

Douglas White

Department Chair/Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,482
Base pay
$88,482
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,482

Douglas White works as a Department Chair/Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Douglas earned $88,482 in 2026.

Anna Feliciano

Psychologist I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,477
Base pay
$88,477
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,477

Anna Feliciano is a Psychologist I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,477.

Benjamin Meekins

Research Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,444
Base pay
$88,444
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,444

At University of South Carolina, Benjamin Meekins serves as a Research Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,444.

Duncan Norton

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,444
Base pay
$88,444
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,444

Duncan Norton holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,444.

Kun Chang

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,434
Base pay
$88,434
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,434

At University of South Carolina, Kun Chang serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,434.

Rebecca Freeman

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,399
Base pay
$88,399
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,399

Rebecca Freeman works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Rebecca earned $88,399 in 2026.

Buffie Schmidt

Lecturer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,393
Base pay
$88,393
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,393

Buffie Schmidt works as a Lecturer for University of South Carolina. Buffie earned $88,393 in 2026.

Austin Laforest

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,343
Base pay
$88,343
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,343

Austin Laforest holds the role of Student Services Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,343.

Christina Baynum

Environmental Health Manager IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,295
Base pay
$88,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,295

Christina Baynum works as a Environmental Health Manager IV for University of South Carolina. Christina earned $88,295 in 2026.

Ruth Mccutcheon

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,295
Base pay
$88,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,295

At University of South Carolina, Ruth Mccutcheon serves as a Librarian. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,295.

Joseph Herman

Research Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,250
Base pay
$88,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,250

At University of South Carolina, Joseph Herman serves as a Research Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,250.

Charles Mcdonald

Development Officer II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,240
Base pay
$88,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,240

Charles Mcdonald holds the role of Development Officer II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,240.

Sarah Sellhorst

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,220
Base pay
$88,220
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,220

Sarah Sellhorst works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Sarah earned $88,220 in 2026.

Melissa Bell

Grants Administrator IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,184
Base pay
$88,184
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,184

Melissa Bell is a Grants Administrator IV at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,184.

Natalie Smithkenner

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,160
Base pay
$88,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,160

At University of South Carolina, Natalie Smithkenner serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,160.

Christopher Howard

Information Systems / Business Analyst I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,145
Base pay
$88,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,145

At University of South Carolina, Christopher Howard serves as a Information Systems / Business Analyst I. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,145.

Sue Golabek

Human Resources Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,124
Base pay
$88,124
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,124

Sue Golabek is a Human Resources Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,124.

Robert Moran

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,121
Base pay
$88,121
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,121

At University of South Carolina, Robert Moran serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,121.

Jean Brklich

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,101
Base pay
$88,101
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,101

At University of South Carolina, Jean Brklich serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,101.

Grover Walters

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,086
Base pay
$88,086
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,086

Grover Walters is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,086.

Jay Jacobs

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,065
Base pay
$88,065
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,065

Jay Jacobs holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,065.

Jesse Jou

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,000
Base pay
$88,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,000

At University of South Carolina, Jesse Jou serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,000.

Erica Elbery

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,000
Base pay
$88,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,000

Erica Elbery is a Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,000.

Lucas Limadevasconcelos

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,000
Base pay
$88,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,000

At University of South Carolina, Lucas Limadevasconcelos serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,000.

Kyle Liss

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,000
Base pay
$88,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,000

At University of South Carolina, Kyle Liss serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,000.

Luz Robinson

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,000
Base pay
$88,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,000

Luz Robinson is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,000.

Katie Hirsch

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,978
Base pay
$87,978
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,978

At University of South Carolina, Katie Hirsch serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,978.

Lindalaney Grubbs

Public Information Director II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,962
Base pay
$87,962
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,962

At University of South Carolina, Lindalaney Grubbs serves as a Public Information Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,962.

Kristi Kinslow

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,954
Base pay
$87,954
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,954

Kristi Kinslow holds the role of Student Services Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,954.

Karen Brown

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,941
Base pay
$87,941
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,941

Karen Brown works as a Librarian for University of South Carolina. Karen earned $87,941 in 2026.

Jeremey Steadman

IT Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,921
Base pay
$87,921
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,921

Jeremey Steadman works as a IT Manager I for University of South Carolina. Jeremey earned $87,921 in 2026.