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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
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 19

Shanna Williams

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,927
Base pay
$144,927
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,927

Shanna Williams is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $144,927.

William Wright

Associate Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,927
Base pay
$144,927
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,927

William Wright works as a Associate Dean for University of South Carolina. William earned $144,927 in 2026.

Christian Jensen

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,907
Base pay
$144,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,907

Christian Jensen is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $144,907.

Lindsey Woodworth

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,851
Base pay
$144,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,851

At University of South Carolina, Lindsey Woodworth serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,851.

Amy Thomson

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,829
Base pay
$144,829
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,829

Amy Thomson holds the role of Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,829.

Berten Ely

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,772
Base pay
$144,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,772

Berten Ely works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Berten earned $144,772 in 2026.

Yi Zhan

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,763
Base pay
$144,763
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,763

Yi Zhan is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $144,763.

Deborah Kassianos

IT Director I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,705
Base pay
$144,705
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,705

Deborah Kassianos is a IT Director I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $144,705.

Kate Flory

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,654
Base pay
$144,654
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,654

At University of South Carolina, Kate Flory serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,654.

William Hauk

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,645
Base pay
$144,645
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,645

William Hauk holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,645.

Amanda Fairchild

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,500
Base pay
$144,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,500

Amanda Fairchild works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Amanda earned $144,500 in 2026.

Teesa Brunson

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,432
Base pay
$144,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,432

Teesa Brunson holds the role of Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,432.

Prischilla Ramsey

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,399
Base pay
$144,399
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,399

At University of South Carolina, Prischilla Ramsey serves as a Assistant Dean. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,399.

Giuliano Marodin

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,394
Base pay
$144,394
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,394

Giuliano Marodin holds the role of Clinical Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,394.

Patrick Gehrke

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,349
Base pay
$144,349
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,349

At University of South Carolina, Patrick Gehrke serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,349.

Deshia Breaux

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,318
Base pay
$144,318
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,318

Deshia Breaux is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $144,318.

Matthew Childs

Department Chair/Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,036
Base pay
$144,036
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,036

Matthew Childs is a Department Chair/Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $144,036.

Lisa Johnson

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$144,000
Base pay
$144,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,000

At University of South Carolina, Lisa Johnson serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,000.

Jessica Bradshaw

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,755
Base pay
$143,755
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,755

At University of South Carolina, Jessica Bradshaw serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,755.

Lekita Hargrave

Director of Engineering I/Engineering As/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,718
Base pay
$143,718
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,718

At University of South Carolina, Lekita Hargrave serves as a Director of Engineering I/Engineering As. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,718.

Jeffry Dudycha

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,705
Base pay
$143,705
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,705

Jeffry Dudycha holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,705.

Beth Krizek

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,704
Base pay
$143,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,704

Beth Krizek holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,704.

Cheri Shapiro

Research Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,667
Base pay
$143,667
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,667

Cheri Shapiro holds the role of Research Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,667.

Vitaly Rassolov

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,604
Base pay
$143,604
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,604

At University of South Carolina, Vitaly Rassolov serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,604.

Swann Adams

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,527
Base pay
$143,527
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,527

Swann Adams works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Swann earned $143,527 in 2026.

Thomas Hilbish

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,516
Base pay
$143,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,516

Thomas Hilbish is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $143,516.

Stephen Fenner

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,431
Base pay
$143,431
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,431

Stephen Fenner works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Stephen earned $143,431 in 2026.

Armen Shaomian

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,420
Base pay
$143,420
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,420

At University of South Carolina, Armen Shaomian serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,420.

Scott Benson

Director of Engineering Ii/Engineering A/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,404
Base pay
$143,404
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,404

Scott Benson is a Director of Engineering Ii/Engineering A at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $143,404.

Daniel Heimmermann

Chancellor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,394
Base pay
$143,394
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,394

Daniel Heimmermann is a Chancellor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $143,394.

Leland Spencer

Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,366
Base pay
$143,366
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,366

Leland Spencer holds the role of Department Chair/Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,366.

Kaustubh Joshi

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,244
Base pay
$143,244
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,244

At University of South Carolina, Kaustubh Joshi serves as a Clinical Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,244.

Zeid Keilani

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,244
Base pay
$143,244
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,244

Zeid Keilani holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,244.

Yedatore Venkatesh

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,244
Base pay
$143,244
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,244

Yedatore Venkatesh holds the role of Clinical Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,244.

Thomas Crawford

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,218
Base pay
$143,218
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,218

At University of South Carolina, Thomas Crawford serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,218.

Kirk Fiedler

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,208
Base pay
$143,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,208

Kirk Fiedler is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $143,208.

Marco Valtorta

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,200
Base pay
$143,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,200

Marco Valtorta holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,200.

Alan Waldman

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,179
Base pay
$143,179
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,179

Alan Waldman works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Alan earned $143,179 in 2026.

John Hsieh

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,068
Base pay
$143,068
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,068

John Hsieh holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,068.

Hui Wang

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$143,021
Base pay
$143,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,021

Hui Wang holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,021.