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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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Karen Britton

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$157,609
Base pay
$157,609
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,609

Karen Britton is a Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $157,609.

Erin Weeda

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$157,529
Base pay
$157,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,529

Erin Weeda works as a Clinical Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Erin earned $157,529 in 2026.

Elizabeth Blake

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$157,115
Base pay
$157,115
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,115

Elizabeth Blake works as a Clinical Professor for University of South Carolina. Elizabeth earned $157,115 in 2026.

Terry Dixon

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$157,080
Base pay
$157,080
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,080

Terry Dixon is a Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $157,080.

Monica Cromer

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$157,080
Base pay
$157,080
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,080

Monica Cromer works as a Director for University of South Carolina. Monica earned $157,080 in 2026.

Christopher Dewolf

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$157,080
Base pay
$157,080
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,080

At University of South Carolina, Christopher Dewolf serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $157,080.

Nida Majied

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$156,988
Base pay
$156,988
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,988

Nida Majied works as a Director for University of South Carolina. Nida earned $156,988 in 2026.

Sharon Heiligman

Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$156,935
Base pay
$156,935
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,935

At University of South Carolina, Sharon Heiligman serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,935.

Carolyn Queenan

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$156,702
Base pay
$156,702
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,702

Carolyn Queenan works as a Clinical Professor for University of South Carolina. Carolyn earned $156,702 in 2026.

Sandra Strick

Department Chair/Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$156,626
Base pay
$156,626
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,626

At University of South Carolina, Sandra Strick serves as a Department Chair/Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,626.

Richard Harrill

Research Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$156,624
Base pay
$156,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,624

Richard Harrill is a Research Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $156,624.

Patricia Witherspoon

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$156,127
Base pay
$156,127
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,127

Patricia Witherspoon holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,127.

Varsha Kulkarni

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$155,992
Base pay
$155,992
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,992

At University of South Carolina, Varsha Kulkarni serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,992.

Brian Canada

Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$155,951
Base pay
$155,951
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,951

Brian Canada holds the role of Department Chair/Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,951.

Neset Hikmet

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$155,900
Base pay
$155,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,900

At University of South Carolina, Neset Hikmet serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,900.

Colleen Sanchez

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$155,700
Base pay
$155,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,700

Colleen Sanchez works as a Director for University of South Carolina. Colleen earned $155,700 in 2026.

Audra Vaz

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$155,682
Base pay
$155,682
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,682

Audra Vaz is a Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $155,682.

Bridget Miller

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$155,621
Base pay
$155,621
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,621

At University of South Carolina, Bridget Miller serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,621.

Enrico Santi

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$155,408
Base pay
$155,408
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,408

Enrico Santi works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Enrico earned $155,408 in 2026.

Tammiee Dickenson

Research Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$155,393
Base pay
$155,393
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,393

Tammiee Dickenson works as a Research Professor for University of South Carolina. Tammiee earned $155,393 in 2026.

Philip Brookins

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$155,338
Base pay
$155,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,338

At University of South Carolina, Philip Brookins serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,338.

Bo Cai

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$155,266
Base pay
$155,266
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,266

Bo Cai holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,266.

Anwar Merchant

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$155,206
Base pay
$155,206
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,206

Anwar Merchant works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Anwar earned $155,206 in 2026.

Tanvir Farouk

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$155,128
Base pay
$155,128
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,128

Tanvir Farouk holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,128.

Jack Goldsmith

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$155,108
Base pay
$155,108
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,108

At University of South Carolina, Jack Goldsmith serves as a Clinical Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,108.

Emily Winston

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$155,000
Base pay
$155,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,000

Emily Winston works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Emily earned $155,000 in 2026.

Sammara Vanlo

Academic Program Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$154,999
Base pay
$154,999
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,999

Sammara Vanlo holds the role of Academic Program Manager at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,999.

Srihari Nelakuditi

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$154,995
Base pay
$154,995
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,995

Srihari Nelakuditi is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $154,995.

Rebecca Jordan

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$154,978
Base pay
$154,978
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,978

At University of South Carolina, Rebecca Jordan serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,978.

Brandon Mendez

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$154,939
Base pay
$154,939
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,939

Brandon Mendez works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Brandon earned $154,939 in 2026.

Ming Hu

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$154,868
Base pay
$154,868
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,868

Ming Hu is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $154,868.

Kirk Randazzo

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$154,865
Base pay
$154,865
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,865

Kirk Randazzo works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Kirk earned $154,865 in 2026.

Jessica Elfenbein

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$154,836
Base pay
$154,836
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,836

At University of South Carolina, Jessica Elfenbein serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,836.

Wolfgang Messner

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$154,825
Base pay
$154,825
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,825

Wolfgang Messner is a Clinical Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $154,825.

Mark Nagel

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$154,779
Base pay
$154,779
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,779

Mark Nagel is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $154,779.

Aaron Toro

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$154,224
Base pay
$154,224
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,224

At University of South Carolina, Aaron Toro serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,224.

Marc Moskowitz

Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$154,065
Base pay
$154,065
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,065

Marc Moskowitz is a Department Chair/Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $154,065.

Pooyan Jamshididermani

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$154,020
Base pay
$154,020
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,020

Pooyan Jamshididermani holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,020.

Stacy Lee

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$153,844
Base pay
$153,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,844

Stacy Lee is a Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $153,844.

Charles Partlow

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$153,806
Base pay
$153,806
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,806

Charles Partlow holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,806.