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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 131

Michael Foss

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,630
Base pay
$55,630
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,630

At University of South Carolina, Michael Foss serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,630.

Aditi Mitra

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,630
Base pay
$55,630
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,630

Aditi Mitra works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Aditi earned $55,630 in 2026.

Melinda Keefauver

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,614
Base pay
$55,614
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,614

Melinda Keefauver works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Melinda earned $55,614 in 2026.

Rose Cisneros

Public Information Coordinator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,600
Base pay
$55,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,600

At University of South Carolina, Rose Cisneros serves as a Public Information Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,600.

Hannah Shikle

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,600
Base pay
$55,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,600

Hannah Shikle works as a Program Coordinator I for University of South Carolina. Hannah earned $55,600 in 2026.

Ryanne Keefe

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,600
Base pay
$55,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,600

Ryanne Keefe is a Program Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $55,600.

Laura Kotti

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,590
Base pay
$55,590
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,590

Laura Kotti is a Administrative Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $55,590.

Fernando Islas

Financial Aid Specialist/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,577
Base pay
$55,577
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,577

At University of South Carolina, Fernando Islas serves as a Financial Aid Specialist. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,577.

William Allen

Law Enforcement Officer I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,560
Base pay
$55,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,560

William Allen holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,560.

William Ramsey

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,554
Base pay
$55,554
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,554

At University of South Carolina, William Ramsey serves as a Administrative Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,554.

Sam Posthuma

Operations Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,510
Base pay
$55,510
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,510

At University of South Carolina, Sam Posthuma serves as a Operations Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,510.

Charles Tisdale

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,501
Base pay
$55,501
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,501

At University of South Carolina, Charles Tisdale serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,501.

Katelyn Weaver

Student Services Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,501
Base pay
$55,501
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,501

Katelyn Weaver is a Student Services Program Coordinator II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $55,501.

Alan Marsee

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,501
Base pay
$55,501
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,501

Alan Marsee holds the role of Program Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,501.

Brittany Sparks

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,501
Base pay
$55,501
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,501

Brittany Sparks holds the role of Program Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,501.

Kaitlyn Finch

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,487
Base pay
$55,487
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,487

At University of South Carolina, Kaitlyn Finch serves as a Administrative Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,487.

Melanie Byrd

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,469
Base pay
$55,469
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,469

Melanie Byrd works as a Program Coordinator I for University of South Carolina. Melanie earned $55,469 in 2026.

Danielle Funderburk

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,445
Base pay
$55,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,445

Danielle Funderburk works as a Program Coordinator I for University of South Carolina. Danielle earned $55,445 in 2026.

David Cherry

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,432
Base pay
$55,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,432

David Cherry works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. David earned $55,432 in 2026.

Erin Beer

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,415
Base pay
$55,415
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,415

Erin Beer works as a Administrative Coordinator I for University of South Carolina. Erin earned $55,415 in 2026.

Sharon Pekrul

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,377
Base pay
$55,377
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,377

Sharon Pekrul is a Administrative Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $55,377.

Paul Ilukor

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,374
Base pay
$55,374
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,374

At University of South Carolina, Paul Ilukor serves as a Senior Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,374.

Dominique Waller

Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,339
Base pay
$55,339
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,339

Dominique Waller is a Student Services Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $55,339.

Walter Kelly

IT Consultant I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,319
Base pay
$55,319
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,319

Walter Kelly is a IT Consultant I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $55,319.

Richard Kilgore

General Maintenance Technician IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,319
Base pay
$55,319
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,319

Richard Kilgore is a General Maintenance Technician IV at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $55,319.

Julia Smoak

Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,319
Base pay
$55,319
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,319

Julia Smoak holds the role of Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,319.

Julie Lowrance

Operations Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,319
Base pay
$55,319
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,319

Julie Lowrance works as a Operations Manager I for University of South Carolina. Julie earned $55,319 in 2026.

Malobi Ndozindikanwu

Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,319
Base pay
$55,319
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,319

At University of South Carolina, Malobi Ndozindikanwu serves as a Student Services Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,319.

Jeffrey Mcquillen

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,317
Base pay
$55,317
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,317

At University of South Carolina, Jeffrey Mcquillen serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,317.

Katherine Fudge

Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,310
Base pay
$55,310
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,310

Katherine Fudge is a Student Services Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $55,310.

Tammy Pike

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,307
Base pay
$55,307
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,307

Tammy Pike holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,307.

Christopher Waitt

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,302
Base pay
$55,302
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,302

Christopher Waitt works as a Program Coordinator I for University of South Carolina. Christopher earned $55,302 in 2026.

Nicholas Paschvoss

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,302
Base pay
$55,302
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,302

Nicholas Paschvoss holds the role of Program Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,302.

Jenniffa Zollinger

Operations Assistant II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,258
Base pay
$55,258
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,258

At University of South Carolina, Jenniffa Zollinger serves as a Operations Assistant II. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,258.

Dominique Purdie

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,248
Base pay
$55,248
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,248

At University of South Carolina, Dominique Purdie serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,248.

Olivia Strull

Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,248
Base pay
$55,248
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,248

At University of South Carolina, Olivia Strull serves as a Student Services Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,248.

Margaret Harrison

Engineer/Associate Engineer I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,248
Base pay
$55,248
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,248

Margaret Harrison is a Engineer/Associate Engineer I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $55,248.

Caeden Price

Operations Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,248
Base pay
$55,248
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,248

Caeden Price holds the role of Operations Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,248.

Bethany Mccutchen

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,242
Base pay
$55,242
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,242

Bethany Mccutchen works as a Administrative Coordinator I for University of South Carolina. Bethany earned $55,242 in 2026.

Wymisha Baker

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$55,242
Base pay
$55,242
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,242

Wymisha Baker works as a Administrative Coordinator I for University of South Carolina. Wymisha earned $55,242 in 2026.