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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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Kathleen Nickerson

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$168,300
Base pay
$168,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,300

Kathleen Nickerson is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $168,300.

Rita Dixon

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$168,141
Base pay
$168,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,141

Rita Dixon holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $168,141.

Megan Seiner

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$167,798
Base pay
$167,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,798

Megan Seiner is a Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $167,798.

Dianne Johnsonfeelings

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$167,661
Base pay
$167,661
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,661

Dianne Johnsonfeelings is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $167,661.

Angela Liese

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$167,651
Base pay
$167,651
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,651

At University of South Carolina, Angela Liese serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $167,651.

Carla Harkness

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$167,457
Base pay
$167,457
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,457

Carla Harkness is a Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $167,457.

Kevin Bennett

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$167,451
Base pay
$167,451
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,451

Kevin Bennett works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Kevin earned $167,451 in 2026.

Yi Wang

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$167,315
Base pay
$167,315
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,315

Yi Wang is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $167,315.

Swapan Ray

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$167,090
Base pay
$167,090
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,090

Swapan Ray is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $167,090.

Ravi Narayanaswamy

Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$166,896
Base pay
$166,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,896

At University of South Carolina, Ravi Narayanaswamy serves as a Dean. Their 2026 pay totaled $166,896.

Walter Collins

Vice Chancellor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$166,872
Base pay
$166,872
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,872

At University of South Carolina, Walter Collins serves as a Vice Chancellor. Their 2026 pay totaled $166,872.

Matthew Martin

Athletics Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$166,872
Base pay
$166,872
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,872

Matthew Martin is a Athletics Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $166,872.

David Beasley

Professor of Practice/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$166,872
Base pay
$166,872
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,872

At University of South Carolina, David Beasley serves as a Professor of Practice. Their 2026 pay totaled $166,872.

Jennifer Mccormack

Assistant Vice President/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$166,496
Base pay
$166,496
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,496

Jennifer Mccormack holds the role of Assistant Vice President at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $166,496.

Peter Chametzky

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$166,335
Base pay
$166,335
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,335

At University of South Carolina, Peter Chametzky serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $166,335.

James Hardin

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$166,151
Base pay
$166,151
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,151

James Hardin works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. James earned $166,151 in 2026.

Susan Steck

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$166,030
Base pay
$166,030
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,030

Susan Steck works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Susan earned $166,030 in 2026.

Chen Li

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$165,849
Base pay
$165,849
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,849

Chen Li is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $165,849.

Carl Dahlman

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$165,833
Base pay
$165,833
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,833

Carl Dahlman holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,833.

Gene Yogodzinski

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$165,640
Base pay
$165,640
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,640

Gene Yogodzinski is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $165,640.

Elizabeth Well

Assistant Vice President/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$165,610
Base pay
$165,610
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,610

Elizabeth Well holds the role of Assistant Vice President at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,610.

Robin Dawson

Associate Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$165,568
Base pay
$165,568
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,568

Robin Dawson holds the role of Associate Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,568.

Susan Courtney

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$165,371
Base pay
$165,371
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,371

Susan Courtney works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Susan earned $165,371 in 2026.

Lindsay Crawford

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$165,310
Base pay
$165,310
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,310

Lindsay Crawford is a Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $165,310.

Richard Evans

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$165,290
Base pay
$165,290
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,290

At University of South Carolina, Richard Evans serves as a Athletics Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $165,290.

Mark Yancey

Professor of Practice/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$165,000
Base pay
$165,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,000

Mark Yancey works as a Professor of Practice for University of South Carolina. Mark earned $165,000 in 2026.

Charity Garris

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$165,000
Base pay
$165,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,000

Charity Garris is a Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $165,000.

Sunghee Park

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$163,899
Base pay
$163,899
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,899

Sunghee Park is a Clinical Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $163,899.

Oliver Davis

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$163,756
Base pay
$163,756
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,756

Oliver Davis holds the role of Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $163,756.

Divya Ahuja

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$163,646
Base pay
$163,646
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,646

At University of South Carolina, Divya Ahuja serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $163,646.

Sheryl Mitchell

Department Chair/Head/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$163,613
Base pay
$163,613
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,613

Sheryl Mitchell works as a Department Chair/Head for University of South Carolina. Sheryl earned $163,613 in 2026.

Erik Hoempler

Research Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$163,200
Base pay
$163,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,200

Erik Hoempler works as a Research Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Erik earned $163,200 in 2026.

Ozgur Ince

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$163,072
Base pay
$163,072
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,072

Ozgur Ince holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $163,072.

Jihong Liu

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$163,035
Base pay
$163,035
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,035

At University of South Carolina, Jihong Liu serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $163,035.

Karen Edwards

Associate Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$162,914
Base pay
$162,914
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,914

At University of South Carolina, Karen Edwards serves as a Associate Dean. Their 2026 pay totaled $162,914.

Katherine Chappell

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$162,843
Base pay
$162,843
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,843

Katherine Chappell holds the role of Clinical Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $162,843.

Alysia Bridgman

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$162,834
Base pay
$162,834
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,834

Alysia Bridgman works as a Assistant Dean for University of South Carolina. Alysia earned $162,834 in 2026.

Wendy Chiles

Pharmacist/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$162,833
Base pay
$162,833
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,833

Wendy Chiles holds the role of Pharmacist at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $162,833.

Behzad Torkian

Senior Systems Architect/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$162,657
Base pay
$162,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,657

Behzad Torkian holds the role of Senior Systems Architect at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $162,657.

Paul Bookstaver

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$162,267
Base pay
$162,267
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,267

Paul Bookstaver works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Paul earned $162,267 in 2026.