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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 113

Alexis Jackson

Administrative Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,128
Base pay
$62,128
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,128

At University of South Carolina, Alexis Jackson serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,128.

Kelsey Mcgarrigan

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,107
Base pay
$62,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,107

At University of South Carolina, Kelsey Mcgarrigan serves as a Student Services Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,107.

Bradley Muller

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,094
Base pay
$62,094
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,094

At University of South Carolina, Bradley Muller serves as a Athletics Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,094.

Morgan Rutland

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,054
Base pay
$62,054
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,054

Morgan Rutland works as a Program Coordinator I for University of South Carolina. Morgan earned $62,054 in 2026.

Michelle Rasheed

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,036
Base pay
$62,036
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,036

Michelle Rasheed is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $62,036.

James Senn

Facilities Maintenance Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,036
Base pay
$62,036
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,036

James Senn holds the role of Facilities Maintenance Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,036.

Rona Jenkins

Operations Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,032
Base pay
$62,032
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,032

Rona Jenkins works as a Operations Manager I for University of South Carolina. Rona earned $62,032 in 2026.

Katrina Smaciak

Risk Management & Compliance Analyst I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,010
Base pay
$62,010
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,010

Katrina Smaciak is a Risk Management & Compliance Analyst I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $62,010.

Herrick Brown

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,000
Base pay
$62,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,000

Herrick Brown is a Administrative Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $62,000.

Anna Stiglbauer

Administrative Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,000
Base pay
$62,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,000

Anna Stiglbauer works as a Administrative Coordinator II for University of South Carolina. Anna earned $62,000 in 2026.

Lawanda Mcknight

Human Resources Coordinator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,000
Base pay
$62,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,000

Lawanda Mcknight is a Human Resources Coordinator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $62,000.

Katie Huber

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,000
Base pay
$62,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,000

Katie Huber holds the role of Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,000.

Cheryl Mitchell

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,000
Base pay
$62,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,000

Cheryl Mitchell holds the role of Program Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,000.

Marissa Rittermeyer

Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,000
Base pay
$62,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,000

Marissa Rittermeyer holds the role of Student Services Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,000.

Catherine Studemeyer

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,000
Base pay
$62,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,000

Catherine Studemeyer is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $62,000.

Derrick Vaz

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,000
Base pay
$62,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,000

Derrick Vaz works as a Program Coordinator I for University of South Carolina. Derrick earned $62,000 in 2026.

Patrick Demery

Student Services Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,000
Base pay
$62,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,000

Patrick Demery works as a Student Services Program Coordinator II for University of South Carolina. Patrick earned $62,000 in 2026.

Madison Kefferstan

Athletic Trainer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,000
Base pay
$62,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,000

At University of South Carolina, Madison Kefferstan serves as a Athletic Trainer. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,000.

Macie Kerbs

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,000
Base pay
$62,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,000

At University of South Carolina, Macie Kerbs serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,000.

Mehgan Carter

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,000
Base pay
$62,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,000

Mehgan Carter holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,000.

Alisa Mitchem

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,000
Base pay
$62,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,000

At University of South Carolina, Alisa Mitchem serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,000.

Meredith Gaskins

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,000
Base pay
$62,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,000

Meredith Gaskins is a Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $62,000.

Courtney Meyer

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,000
Base pay
$62,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,000

Courtney Meyer is a Program Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $62,000.

Shwarnali Bhattacharjee

Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,000
Base pay
$62,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,000

At University of South Carolina, Shwarnali Bhattacharjee serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,000.

Mark Duncan

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$62,000
Base pay
$62,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,000

At University of South Carolina, Mark Duncan serves as a Librarian. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,000.

Katelyn Woolfolk

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$61,994
Base pay
$61,994
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,994

Katelyn Woolfolk is a Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $61,994.

Caitlin Metheny

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$61,991
Base pay
$61,991
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,991

Caitlin Metheny holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,991.

Kara Davis

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$61,991
Base pay
$61,991
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,991

At University of South Carolina, Kara Davis serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,991.

Lana Elkins

Clinical Senior Lecturer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$61,974
Base pay
$61,974
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,974

At University of South Carolina, Lana Elkins serves as a Clinical Senior Lecturer. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,974.

Cynthia Gunter

Public Information Director I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$61,965
Base pay
$61,965
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,965

Cynthia Gunter is a Public Information Director I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $61,965.

Nicholas Waters

Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$61,941
Base pay
$61,941
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,941

Nicholas Waters holds the role of Program Coordinator II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,941.

Kayla Whitaker

Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$61,940
Base pay
$61,940
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,940

At University of South Carolina, Kayla Whitaker serves as a Student Services Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,940.

Tawanie Pointer

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$61,911
Base pay
$61,911
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,911

Tawanie Pointer works as a Program Coordinator I for University of South Carolina. Tawanie earned $61,911 in 2026.

Kenneth Martin

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$61,887
Base pay
$61,887
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,887

Kenneth Martin is a Administrative Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $61,887.

Camea Cato

Operations Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$61,872
Base pay
$61,872
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,872

Camea Cato works as a Operations Manager I for University of South Carolina. Camea earned $61,872 in 2026.

Michael Hudak

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$61,861
Base pay
$61,861
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,861

Michael Hudak holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,861.

Heather Willingham

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$61,853
Base pay
$61,853
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,853

Heather Willingham holds the role of Administrative Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,853.

Kenneth Padgett

Building/Grounds Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$61,815
Base pay
$61,815
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,815

At University of South Carolina, Kenneth Padgett serves as a Building/Grounds Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,815.

James Bunde

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$61,795
Base pay
$61,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,795

James Bunde is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $61,795.

Angelmaria Ranalesperez

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$61,746
Base pay
$61,746
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,746

Angelmaria Ranalesperez is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $61,746.