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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 136

Azfar Haque

General Maintenance Technician IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$54,000
Base pay
$54,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,000

Azfar Haque is a General Maintenance Technician IV at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $54,000.

Taylee Geiger

Operations Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$54,000
Base pay
$54,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,000

At University of South Carolina, Taylee Geiger serves as a Operations Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,000.

Isaac Goodman

General Maintenance Technician II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,997
Base pay
$53,997
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,997

Isaac Goodman is a General Maintenance Technician II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $53,997.

William Shipes

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,990
Base pay
$53,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,990

William Shipes is a Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $53,990.

Richard Terlizzi

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,989
Base pay
$53,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,989

At University of South Carolina, Richard Terlizzi serves as a Senior Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,989.

Justin Hicks

IT Services Specialist II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,974
Base pay
$53,974
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,974

Justin Hicks holds the role of IT Services Specialist II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,974.

Sheneika Hartley

Operations Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,954
Base pay
$53,954
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,954

Sheneika Hartley holds the role of Operations Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,954.

Kelly Deshazo

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,950
Base pay
$53,950
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,950

At University of South Carolina, Kelly Deshazo serves as a Administrative Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,950.

Jeffrey Chavis

IT Services Specialist III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,903
Base pay
$53,903
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,903

Jeffrey Chavis is a IT Services Specialist III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $53,903.

Bonnie Cook

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,880
Base pay
$53,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,880

Bonnie Cook works as a Administrative Coordinator I for University of South Carolina. Bonnie earned $53,880 in 2026.

Kedrick Mccoy

IT Services Specialist III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,838
Base pay
$53,838
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,838

Kedrick Mccoy works as a IT Services Specialist III for University of South Carolina. Kedrick earned $53,838 in 2026.

Matthew Lewis

Public Information Coordinator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,837
Base pay
$53,837
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,837

Matthew Lewis holds the role of Public Information Coordinator at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,837.

Thomas Bowie

General Maintenance Technician III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,825
Base pay
$53,825
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,825

Thomas Bowie works as a General Maintenance Technician III for University of South Carolina. Thomas earned $53,825 in 2026.

Devin Brown

General Maintenance Technician III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,825
Base pay
$53,825
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,825

Devin Brown works as a General Maintenance Technician III for University of South Carolina. Devin earned $53,825 in 2026.

Eusi Jackson

General Maintenance Technician III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,825
Base pay
$53,825
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,825

Eusi Jackson holds the role of General Maintenance Technician III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,825.

Kathryn Simmons

Student Services Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,786
Base pay
$53,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,786

At University of South Carolina, Kathryn Simmons serves as a Student Services Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,786.

David Burton

Trades Specialist III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,786
Base pay
$53,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,786

At University of South Carolina, David Burton serves as a Trades Specialist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,786.

Sarah Ricker

Student Services Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,786
Base pay
$53,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,786

Sarah Ricker works as a Student Services Program Coordinator II for University of South Carolina. Sarah earned $53,786 in 2026.

Margaret Whisenant

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,786
Base pay
$53,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,786

Margaret Whisenant is a Administrative Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $53,786.

Sharlene Lynch

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,786
Base pay
$53,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,786

Sharlene Lynch holds the role of Administrative Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,786.

Mary Stillinger

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,786
Base pay
$53,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,786

Mary Stillinger is a Administrative Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $53,786.

Nicholas Johnson

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,786
Base pay
$53,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,786

At University of South Carolina, Nicholas Johnson serves as a Administrative Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,786.

Kevin Harsey

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,742
Base pay
$53,742
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,742

Kevin Harsey holds the role of Administrative Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,742.

Emily Lowell

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,721
Base pay
$53,721
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,721

At University of South Carolina, Emily Lowell serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,721.

Donna Strickland

Operations Assistant II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,711
Base pay
$53,711
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,711

At University of South Carolina, Donna Strickland serves as a Operations Assistant II. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,711.

George Humphries

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,677
Base pay
$53,677
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,677

George Humphries holds the role of Administrative Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,677.

John Peek

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,613
Base pay
$53,613
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,613

John Peek holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,613.

Cynthia Jackson

Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,603
Base pay
$53,603
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,603

Cynthia Jackson holds the role of Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,603.

Lawanda Baker

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,602
Base pay
$53,602
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,602

Lawanda Baker holds the role of Administrative Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,602.

Allison Brillhart

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,570
Base pay
$53,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,570

Allison Brillhart works as a Program Coordinator I for University of South Carolina. Allison earned $53,570 in 2026.

Katherine Snelson

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,570
Base pay
$53,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,570

Katherine Snelson is a Program Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $53,570.

Wayne Silbereisen

General Maintenance Technician III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,570
Base pay
$53,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,570

At University of South Carolina, Wayne Silbereisen serves as a General Maintenance Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,570.

Helen Sproul

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,508
Base pay
$53,508
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,508

At University of South Carolina, Helen Sproul serves as a Administrative Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,508.

Sarah Cassidy

Administrative Assistant/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,500
Base pay
$53,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,500

At University of South Carolina, Sarah Cassidy serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,500.

Stephanie Broughton

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,500
Base pay
$53,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,500

Stephanie Broughton holds the role of Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,500.

Zachary Haynes

Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,500
Base pay
$53,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,500

At University of South Carolina, Zachary Haynes serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,500.

Ana Lopez Alvarez

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,470
Base pay
$53,470
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,470

Ana Lopez Alvarez holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,470.

Harley Campbell

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,470
Base pay
$53,470
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,470

Harley Campbell holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,470.

Anna Degalan

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,470
Base pay
$53,470
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,470

Anna Degalan works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Anna earned $53,470 in 2026.

Kelly Pierce

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,470
Base pay
$53,470
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,470

Kelly Pierce works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Kelly earned $53,470 in 2026.