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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 137

Benjamin Schaffer

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

Benjamin Schaffer is a Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $53,470.

Katrina Barrientos

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

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

Lesley Smith

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

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

Garrett Pierman

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

Garrett Pierman is a Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $53,470.

Alexandra Sterne

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

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

Caleb Cates

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

Caleb Cates is a Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $53,470.

Courtney Hartin

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

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

Christopher Anderson

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

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

Alexander Lockwood

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

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

Mason Rodriguez

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

Mason Rodriguez is a Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $53,470.

Brandy Somera

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

At University of South Carolina, Brandy Somera serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,470.

Hana Baalousha

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

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

Robert Ford

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

At University of South Carolina, Robert Ford serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,470.

Regenia Dowling

Operations Assistant II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,407
Base pay
$53,407
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,407

Regenia Dowling works as a Operations Assistant II for University of South Carolina. Regenia earned $53,407 in 2026.

Melinda Poore

Administrative Assistant/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,350
Base pay
$53,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,350

Melinda Poore holds the role of Administrative Assistant at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,350.

Joseph Holston

Trades Specialist IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,325
Base pay
$53,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,325

Joseph Holston holds the role of Trades Specialist IV at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,325.

Christopher Rogers

IT Services Specialist III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,315
Base pay
$53,315
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,315

Christopher Rogers holds the role of IT Services Specialist III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,315.

Michelle Rashid

Media Resources Consultant/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,300
Base pay
$53,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,300

Michelle Rashid works as a Media Resources Consultant for University of South Carolina. Michelle earned $53,300 in 2026.

Danielle Wooten

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,288
Base pay
$53,288
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,288

At University of South Carolina, Danielle Wooten serves as a Administrative Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,288.

Charles Jackson

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,262
Base pay
$53,262
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,262

Charles Jackson is a Administrative Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $53,262.

Lisa Ramos

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,262
Base pay
$53,262
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,262

Lisa Ramos is a Administrative Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $53,262.

Sherri Cushman

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,262
Base pay
$53,262
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,262

Sherri Cushman is a Administrative Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $53,262.

Christian Reagin

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,213
Base pay
$53,213
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,213

Christian Reagin holds the role of Program Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,213.

Jennifer Broach

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,213
Base pay
$53,213
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,213

Jennifer Broach works as a Program Coordinator I for University of South Carolina. Jennifer earned $53,213 in 2026.

Isaac Russell

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,213
Base pay
$53,213
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,213

At University of South Carolina, Isaac Russell serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,213.

Jason Shepard

IT Services Specialist II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,189
Base pay
$53,189
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,189

Jason Shepard holds the role of IT Services Specialist II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,189.

Albert Davis

IT Services Specialist III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,189
Base pay
$53,189
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,189

At University of South Carolina, Albert Davis serves as a IT Services Specialist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,189.

Carrie Vaughn

Alumni/Development Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,189
Base pay
$53,189
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,189

Carrie Vaughn is a Alumni/Development Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $53,189.

Amy Nguyen

Operations Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,170
Base pay
$53,170
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,170

At University of South Carolina, Amy Nguyen serves as a Operations Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,170.

Helena Johnson

Public Information Coordinator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,148
Base pay
$53,148
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,148

Helena Johnson is a Public Information Coordinator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $53,148.

Latecia Cobbs

Student Services Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,135
Base pay
$53,135
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,135

Latecia Cobbs works as a Student Services Program Coordinator II for University of South Carolina. Latecia earned $53,135 in 2026.

Elizabeth Hipp

Operations Assistant II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,092
Base pay
$53,092
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,092

Elizabeth Hipp is a Operations Assistant II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $53,092.

Brian Smith

IT Services Specialist II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,070
Base pay
$53,070
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,070

Brian Smith works as a IT Services Specialist II for University of South Carolina. Brian earned $53,070 in 2026.

Nicholas Jeter

IT Services Specialist III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,070
Base pay
$53,070
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,070

Nicholas Jeter is a IT Services Specialist III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $53,070.

Samantha White

Student Services Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,040
Base pay
$53,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,040

Samantha White works as a Student Services Program Coordinator II for University of South Carolina. Samantha earned $53,040 in 2026.

William Frye

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,040
Base pay
$53,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,040

At University of South Carolina, William Frye serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,040.

Brieanna Andrews

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,040
Base pay
$53,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,040

At University of South Carolina, Brieanna Andrews serves as a Athletics Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,040.

Keondre Jones

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,040
Base pay
$53,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,040

At University of South Carolina, Keondre Jones serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,040.

Rebecca Pryor

Public Information Coordinator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,040
Base pay
$53,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,040

At University of South Carolina, Rebecca Pryor serves as a Public Information Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,040.

Britanny Zambrano

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$53,040
Base pay
$53,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,040

Britanny Zambrano works as a Administrative Coordinator I for University of South Carolina. Britanny earned $53,040 in 2026.