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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 110

Nigel Smith

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,004
Base pay
$63,004
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,004

Nigel Smith works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Nigel earned $63,004 in 2026.

Kevin Nickens

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,000
Base pay
$63,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,000

Kevin Nickens works as a Administrative Manager I for University of South Carolina. Kevin earned $63,000 in 2026.

Holly Gilliam

Financial Aid Technical Services Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,000
Base pay
$63,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,000

Holly Gilliam is a Financial Aid Technical Services Manager at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $63,000.

Daniel Wilson

Operations Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,000
Base pay
$63,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,000

Daniel Wilson works as a Operations Manager I for University of South Carolina. Daniel earned $63,000 in 2026.

Lauren Meccia

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,000
Base pay
$63,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,000

At University of South Carolina, Lauren Meccia serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,000.

Joy Brown

IT Consultant I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,000
Base pay
$63,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,000

Joy Brown holds the role of IT Consultant I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,000.

Kathleen Ferris

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,000
Base pay
$63,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,000

Kathleen Ferris works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Kathleen earned $63,000 in 2026.

Joy Beard

Human Resources Coordinator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,000
Base pay
$63,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,000

At University of South Carolina, Joy Beard serves as a Human Resources Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,000.

Anna Boddicker

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,000
Base pay
$63,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,000

At University of South Carolina, Anna Boddicker serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,000.

Isaac Sears

IT Consultant II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$63,000
Base pay
$63,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,000

Isaac Sears holds the role of IT Consultant II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,000.

Travis Weatherford

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,999
Base pay
$62,999
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,999

At University of South Carolina, Travis Weatherford serves as a Administrative Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,999.

Rachel Thomas

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,979
Base pay
$62,979
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,979

Rachel Thomas works as a Program Coordinator I for University of South Carolina. Rachel earned $62,979 in 2026.

Wende Miller

Administrative Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,979
Base pay
$62,979
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,979

At University of South Carolina, Wende Miller serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,979.

Anthony Mclawhorn

IT Consultant I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,979
Base pay
$62,979
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,979

Anthony Mclawhorn is a IT Consultant I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $62,979.

Shannon Carson

Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,979
Base pay
$62,979
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,979

Shannon Carson holds the role of Program Coordinator II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,979.

Danielle Rymer

Instructor/Training Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,979
Base pay
$62,979
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,979

Danielle Rymer holds the role of Instructor/Training Coordinator II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,979.

Doris Robinson

Human Resources Coordinator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,979
Base pay
$62,979
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,979

Doris Robinson holds the role of Human Resources Coordinator at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,979.

Bernard Totten

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,979
Base pay
$62,979
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,979

Bernard Totten holds the role of Program Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,979.

Sinead Brien

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,967
Base pay
$62,967
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,967

At University of South Carolina, Sinead Brien serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,967.

Tekla Johnson

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,967
Base pay
$62,967
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,967

Tekla Johnson is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $62,967.

Joseph Marinelli

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,967
Base pay
$62,967
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,967

Joseph Marinelli works as a Athletics Administrator for University of South Carolina. Joseph earned $62,967 in 2026.

Scott Turner

Trades Specialist V/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,944
Base pay
$62,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,944

Scott Turner works as a Trades Specialist V for University of South Carolina. Scott earned $62,944 in 2026.

Ryan Mcconnell

Trades Specialist V/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,944
Base pay
$62,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,944

Ryan Mcconnell works as a Trades Specialist V for University of South Carolina. Ryan earned $62,944 in 2026.

Sonia Tariq

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,928
Base pay
$62,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,928

Sonia Tariq holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,928.

Sheila Vore

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,880
Base pay
$62,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,880

Sheila Vore works as a Administrative Coordinator I for University of South Carolina. Sheila earned $62,880 in 2026.

Kristen Jones

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,874
Base pay
$62,874
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,874

Kristen Jones works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Kristen earned $62,874 in 2026.

Melissa Gilbert

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,874
Base pay
$62,874
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,874

Melissa Gilbert is a Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $62,874.

Brett Lee

Public Information Coordinator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,858
Base pay
$62,858
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,858

Brett Lee is a Public Information Coordinator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $62,858.

Joseph Fisher

Law Enforcement Officer II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,849
Base pay
$62,849
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,849

At University of South Carolina, Joseph Fisher serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,849.

Ronnie Price

Trades Specialist V/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,846
Base pay
$62,846
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,846

At University of South Carolina, Ronnie Price serves as a Trades Specialist V. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,846.

Jon Derrick

Development Officer I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,840
Base pay
$62,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,840

Jon Derrick is a Development Officer I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $62,840.

Zachary James

Human Resources Coordinator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,832
Base pay
$62,832
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,832

At University of South Carolina, Zachary James serves as a Human Resources Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,832.

Hannah Cambre

Public Information Director I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,820
Base pay
$62,820
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,820

Hannah Cambre holds the role of Public Information Director I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,820.

Crystal Shipman

Accountant/Fiscal Analyst II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,807
Base pay
$62,807
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,807

Crystal Shipman works as a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst II for University of South Carolina. Crystal earned $62,807 in 2026.

Robert Gaines

Web Developer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,794
Base pay
$62,794
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,794

Robert Gaines works as a Web Developer for University of South Carolina. Robert earned $62,794 in 2026.

Kristy Sokol

Student Services Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,791
Base pay
$62,791
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,791

Kristy Sokol holds the role of Student Services Program Coordinator II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,791.

Esmeralda Rodriguez

Accountant/Fiscal Analyst II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,790
Base pay
$62,790
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,790

Esmeralda Rodriguez works as a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst II for University of South Carolina. Esmeralda earned $62,790 in 2026.

Melissa Garrison

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,775
Base pay
$62,775
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,775

Melissa Garrison works as a Administrative Manager I for University of South Carolina. Melissa earned $62,775 in 2026.

Noah Heck

Law Enforcement Officer II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,762
Base pay
$62,762
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,762

Noah Heck holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,762.

Lee Morris

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,736
Base pay
$62,736
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,736

Lee Morris is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $62,736.