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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 22

Tanya Booneholladay

Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$138,737
Base pay
$138,737
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,737

Tanya Booneholladay holds the role of Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,737.

Uma Gupta

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$138,737
Base pay
$138,737
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,737

Uma Gupta works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Uma earned $138,737 in 2026.

Luisfelipe Saenzmunoz

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$138,737
Base pay
$138,737
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,737

Luisfelipe Saenzmunoz is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $138,737.

Michaela Almgren

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$138,632
Base pay
$138,632
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,632

At University of South Carolina, Michaela Almgren serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,632.

Suzanne Adlof

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$138,614
Base pay
$138,614
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,614

Suzanne Adlof works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Suzanne earned $138,614 in 2026.

Kandy Velazquez

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$138,606
Base pay
$138,606
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,606

Kandy Velazquez holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,606.

James Fiddie

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$138,528
Base pay
$138,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,528

James Fiddie holds the role of Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,528.

Michael Shtutman

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$138,516
Base pay
$138,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,516

Michael Shtutman holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,516.

Leslie Hendrix

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$138,499
Base pay
$138,499
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,499

Leslie Hendrix is a Clinical Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $138,499.

Robert Leach

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$138,472
Base pay
$138,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,472

Robert Leach is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $138,472.

James Fender

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

2026 total comp
$138,232
Base pay
$138,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,232

James Fender is a Director of Engineering I/Engineering As at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $138,232.

David Amrol

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$138,207
Base pay
$138,207
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,207

David Amrol holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,207.

Austin Downey

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$138,202
Base pay
$138,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,202

Austin Downey is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $138,202.

Ayse Ozturk

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$138,122
Base pay
$138,122
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,122

Ayse Ozturk works as a Clinical Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Ayse earned $138,122 in 2026.

Rebecca Padgett

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$138,060
Base pay
$138,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,060

Rebecca Padgett works as a Assistant Dean for University of South Carolina. Rebecca earned $138,060 in 2026.

William Anderson

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$138,048
Base pay
$138,048
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,048

William Anderson holds the role of Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,048.

Phillip Buckhaults

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$137,985
Base pay
$137,985
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,985

Phillip Buckhaults holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,985.

Christina Cox

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$137,907
Base pay
$137,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,907

Christina Cox works as a Clinical Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Christina earned $137,907 in 2026.

Daniel Rabon

IT Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$137,886
Base pay
$137,886
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,886

Daniel Rabon works as a IT Manager II for University of South Carolina. Daniel earned $137,886 in 2026.

Holly Lavoie

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$137,700
Base pay
$137,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,700

At University of South Carolina, Holly Lavoie serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,700.

Christine Blake

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$137,700
Base pay
$137,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,700

Christine Blake holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,700.

Anne Rudisill

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$137,700
Base pay
$137,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,700

Anne Rudisill works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Anne earned $137,700 in 2026.

Renee Snedecor

Director of Project Management/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$137,700
Base pay
$137,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,700

Renee Snedecor is a Director of Project Management at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $137,700.

Susan Klie

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$137,669
Base pay
$137,669
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,669

Susan Klie works as a Director for University of South Carolina. Susan earned $137,669 in 2026.

Tao Wei

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$137,669
Base pay
$137,669
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,669

Tao Wei works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Tao earned $137,669 in 2026.

Sangmin Lee

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$137,669
Base pay
$137,669
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,669

Sangmin Lee is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $137,669.

Shane Thye

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$137,658
Base pay
$137,658
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,658

Shane Thye works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Shane earned $137,658 in 2026.

Daniel Garwood

IT Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$137,530
Base pay
$137,530
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,530

Daniel Garwood is a IT Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $137,530.

Maria Girardi

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$137,469
Base pay
$137,469
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,469

Maria Girardi is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $137,469.

Mary Peak

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$137,344
Base pay
$137,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,344

Mary Peak is a Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $137,344.

Victoria Davis

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$137,277
Base pay
$137,277
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,277

Victoria Davis is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $137,277.

Shannon Bowen

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$137,151
Base pay
$137,151
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,151

Shannon Bowen is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $137,151.

Angela Osbon

Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$137,092
Base pay
$137,092
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,092

Angela Osbon works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III for University of South Carolina. Angela earned $137,092 in 2026.

James Walczyk

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$136,964
Base pay
$136,964
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,964

James Walczyk holds the role of Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,964.

Jun Zhou

System Architect/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$136,887
Base pay
$136,887
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,887

Jun Zhou is a System Architect at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $136,887.

Kaitlin Yoffie

Program Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$136,872
Base pay
$136,872
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,872

Kaitlin Yoffie works as a Program Manager III for University of South Carolina. Kaitlin earned $136,872 in 2026.

Mary Falicia Harvey

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$136,762
Base pay
$136,762
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,762

Mary Falicia Harvey works as a Clinical Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Mary earned $136,762 in 2026.

Gary Moore

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$136,604
Base pay
$136,604
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,604

Gary Moore is a Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $136,604.

Jennifer Baker

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$136,594
Base pay
$136,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,594

Jennifer Baker works as a Clinical Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Jennifer earned $136,594 in 2026.

John Kupfer

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$136,537
Base pay
$136,537
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,537

John Kupfer works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. John earned $136,537 in 2026.