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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

$50,000$257,790+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 107

Morgan Ruebusch

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$64,140
Base pay
$64,140
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,140

At University of South Carolina, Morgan Ruebusch serves as a Student Services Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,140.

Alison Luscomb

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$64,134
Base pay
$64,134
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,134

Alison Luscomb is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $64,134.

Justin Thomas

Law Enforcement Officer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$64,120
Base pay
$64,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,120

At University of South Carolina, Justin Thomas serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,120.

Tiffany Sharpe

Mental Health Professional III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$64,096
Base pay
$64,096
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,096

Tiffany Sharpe is a Mental Health Professional III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $64,096.

Karen Scurry

Graphics Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$64,090
Base pay
$64,090
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,090

Karen Scurry works as a Graphics Manager II for University of South Carolina. Karen earned $64,090 in 2026.

Christopher Thompson

Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$64,068
Base pay
$64,068
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,068

Christopher Thompson is a Program Coordinator II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $64,068.

Theresa Williams

Administrative Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$64,060
Base pay
$64,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,060

At University of South Carolina, Theresa Williams serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,060.

Angeladawn Streett

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$64,051
Base pay
$64,051
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,051

Angeladawn Streett is a Program Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $64,051.

Amelia Dawson

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$64,036
Base pay
$64,036
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,036

Amelia Dawson holds the role of Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,036.

Andrew Leonardi

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$64,000
Base pay
$64,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,000

Andrew Leonardi works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Andrew earned $64,000 in 2026.

Robin Mckeown

Alumni/Development Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$64,000
Base pay
$64,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,000

Robin Mckeown holds the role of Alumni/Development Coordinator II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,000.

Daniel Schaffer

Accountant/Fiscal Analyst II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$64,000
Base pay
$64,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,000

Daniel Schaffer works as a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst II for University of South Carolina. Daniel earned $64,000 in 2026.

Connor Morvay

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$64,000
Base pay
$64,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,000

Connor Morvay works as a Administrative Manager I for University of South Carolina. Connor earned $64,000 in 2026.

Amanda Minnet

Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$64,000
Base pay
$64,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,000

Amanda Minnet works as a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III for University of South Carolina. Amanda earned $64,000 in 2026.

Nathan Orth

Athletic Trainer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$64,000
Base pay
$64,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,000

Nathan Orth is a Athletic Trainer at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $64,000.

Ashley Colbert

Environmental Health Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$64,000
Base pay
$64,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,000

Ashley Colbert works as a Environmental Health Manager I for University of South Carolina. Ashley earned $64,000 in 2026.

Delaram Arjomandaskarisirizi

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$64,000
Base pay
$64,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,000

Delaram Arjomandaskarisirizi holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,000.

Kathryn Annan

Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,988
Base pay
$63,988
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,988

Kathryn Annan is a Student Services Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,988.

Alanna Breen

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,977
Base pay
$63,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,977

Alanna Breen is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,977.

Marianne Pellechia

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,977
Base pay
$63,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,977

Marianne Pellechia works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Marianne earned $63,977 in 2026.

Melanie Palomares

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,977
Base pay
$63,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,977

Melanie Palomares works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Melanie earned $63,977 in 2026.

Jason Osborne

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,977
Base pay
$63,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,977

At University of South Carolina, Jason Osborne serves as a Senior Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,977.

Catherine Chi

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,977
Base pay
$63,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,977

Catherine Chi works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Catherine earned $63,977 in 2026.

Jeffrey Turner

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,977
Base pay
$63,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,977

Jeffrey Turner is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,977.

Daniel Kruidenier

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,977
Base pay
$63,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,977

Daniel Kruidenier is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,977.

Paul Brown

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,977
Base pay
$63,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,977

Paul Brown holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,977.

Sammantha Graves

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,977
Base pay
$63,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,977

Sammantha Graves is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,977.

Maria Benavente

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,977
Base pay
$63,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,977

Maria Benavente works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Maria earned $63,977 in 2026.

Michelle Kitchen

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,977
Base pay
$63,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,977

Michelle Kitchen works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Michelle earned $63,977 in 2026.

John Ceballes

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,977
Base pay
$63,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,977

John Ceballes is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,977.

Patricia Walker

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,977
Base pay
$63,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,977

Patricia Walker works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Patricia earned $63,977 in 2026.

Patricia Davis

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,977
Base pay
$63,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,977

Patricia Davis is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,977.

Kathryn Luchok

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,977
Base pay
$63,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,977

Kathryn Luchok holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,977.

Dawn Campbell

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,977
Base pay
$63,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,977

Dawn Campbell works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Dawn earned $63,977 in 2026.

James Spirek

Research Associate/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,932
Base pay
$63,932
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,932

James Spirek is a Research Associate at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,932.

Cynthia Murray

Operations Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,924
Base pay
$63,924
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,924

Cynthia Murray is a Operations Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,924.

Alexandra Johnson

Environmental Health Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,916
Base pay
$63,916
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,916

Alexandra Johnson holds the role of Environmental Health Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,916.

Thomas Garofano

Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technicia/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,841
Base pay
$63,841
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,841

Thomas Garofano is a Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technicia at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,841.

James Dukes

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,841
Base pay
$63,841
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,841

James Dukes holds the role of Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,841.

William Rea

Environmental Health Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,815
Base pay
$63,815
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,815

At University of South Carolina, William Rea serves as a Environmental Health Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,815.