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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 108

Myra Covington

Administrative Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,810
Base pay
$63,810
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,810

Myra Covington is a Administrative Coordinator II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,810.

Christopher Saunders

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,810
Base pay
$63,810
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,810

Christopher Saunders works as a Administrative Manager I for University of South Carolina. Christopher earned $63,810 in 2026.

Matthew King

General Maintenance Technician III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,750
Base pay
$63,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,750

Matthew King holds the role of General Maintenance Technician III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,750.

James Melton

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,750
Base pay
$63,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,750

James Melton is a Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,750.

Kimberly Dressler

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,746
Base pay
$63,746
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,746

Kimberly Dressler works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Kimberly earned $63,746 in 2026.

Soumyadip Acharyya

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,655
Base pay
$63,655
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,655

Soumyadip Acharyya is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,655.

Mark Patton

IT Consultant II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,639
Base pay
$63,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,639

Mark Patton is a IT Consultant II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,639.

Jennifer Kenne

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,626
Base pay
$63,626
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,626

Jennifer Kenne works as a Program Coordinator I for University of South Carolina. Jennifer earned $63,626 in 2026.

Steven Killian

General Maintenance Technician IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,617
Base pay
$63,617
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,617

Steven Killian is a General Maintenance Technician IV at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,617.

Robert Arnold

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,614
Base pay
$63,614
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,614

Robert Arnold holds the role of Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,614.

Antonio Mackey

IT Services Specialist II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,610
Base pay
$63,610
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,610

Antonio Mackey holds the role of IT Services Specialist II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,610.

Jaehoon Choe

IT Consultant I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,603
Base pay
$63,603
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,603

Jaehoon Choe works as a IT Consultant I for University of South Carolina. Jaehoon earned $63,603 in 2026.

Bryan Borders

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,598
Base pay
$63,598
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,598

Bryan Borders works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Bryan earned $63,598 in 2026.

David Jaspers

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,587
Base pay
$63,587
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,587

At University of South Carolina, David Jaspers serves as a Senior Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,587.

Charles Burton

IT Services Specialist III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,565
Base pay
$63,565
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,565

At University of South Carolina, Charles Burton serves as a IT Services Specialist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,565.

Heather Hollis

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,557
Base pay
$63,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,557

Heather Hollis works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Heather earned $63,557 in 2026.

Michaela Moultrie

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,557
Base pay
$63,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,557

Michaela Moultrie works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Michaela earned $63,557 in 2026.

Charlene Culbreth

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,557
Base pay
$63,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,557

Charlene Culbreth works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Charlene earned $63,557 in 2026.

Kara Brown

Systems Engineer I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,557
Base pay
$63,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,557

Kara Brown holds the role of Systems Engineer I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,557.

Jarrett Chestnut

IT Security Specialist/ Analyst II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,557
Base pay
$63,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,557

Jarrett Chestnut is a IT Security Specialist/ Analyst II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,557.

Derrick Scott

Environmental Health Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,557
Base pay
$63,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,557

At University of South Carolina, Derrick Scott serves as a Environmental Health Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,557.

Amanda Oconor

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,557
Base pay
$63,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,557

At University of South Carolina, Amanda Oconor serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,557.

Alison Scheide

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,557
Base pay
$63,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,557

Alison Scheide works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Alison earned $63,557 in 2026.

Toni Johnson

Chemist II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,557
Base pay
$63,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,557

Toni Johnson is a Chemist II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,557.

Marci Heidt

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,557
Base pay
$63,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,557

Marci Heidt works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Marci earned $63,557 in 2026.

Adam Olano

Systems Engineer I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,557
Base pay
$63,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,557

Adam Olano works as a Systems Engineer I for University of South Carolina. Adam earned $63,557 in 2026.

Adam Boese

Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,557
Base pay
$63,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,557

Adam Boese works as a Network Administrator for University of South Carolina. Adam earned $63,557 in 2026.

Tyler Dipalma

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,557
Base pay
$63,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,557

At University of South Carolina, Tyler Dipalma serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,557.

Lance Nickel

Systems Engineer I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,557
Base pay
$63,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,557

At University of South Carolina, Lance Nickel serves as a Systems Engineer I. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,557.

Jake Causey

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,557
Base pay
$63,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,557

Jake Causey works as a Administrative Manager I for University of South Carolina. Jake earned $63,557 in 2026.

Brittany Richardson

Executive Assistant II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,557
Base pay
$63,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,557

Brittany Richardson works as a Executive Assistant II for University of South Carolina. Brittany earned $63,557 in 2026.

Savannah Bongiorno

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,557
Base pay
$63,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,557

Savannah Bongiorno is a Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,557.

Tanner Johnson

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,557
Base pay
$63,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,557

Tanner Johnson works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Tanner earned $63,557 in 2026.

Paul Kray

Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,557
Base pay
$63,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,557

Paul Kray is a Network Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,557.

Andrei Caretnicpipa

IT Consultant II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,553
Base pay
$63,553
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,553

At University of South Carolina, Andrei Caretnicpipa serves as a IT Consultant II. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,553.

Stephen Hafner

Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,552
Base pay
$63,552
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,552

At University of South Carolina, Stephen Hafner serves as a Network Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,552.

Joseph Faulling

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,552
Base pay
$63,552
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,552

Joseph Faulling works as a Administrative Manager I for University of South Carolina. Joseph earned $63,552 in 2026.

Leslie Jenkins

Grants Administrator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,552
Base pay
$63,552
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,552

Leslie Jenkins holds the role of Grants Administrator I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,552.

Eric Swearengin

IT Consultant II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,551
Base pay
$63,551
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,551

Eric Swearengin is a IT Consultant II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,551.

Tonya Girouard

Grants Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,539
Base pay
$63,539
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,539

Tonya Girouard works as a Grants Coordinator II for University of South Carolina. Tonya earned $63,539 in 2026.