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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 31

Phillip Parker

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$121,584
Base pay
$121,584
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,584

Phillip Parker holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,584.

Heather Tippettwheeler

Administrative Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$121,555
Base pay
$121,555
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,555

At University of South Carolina, Heather Tippettwheeler serves as a Administrative Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,555.

David Darmofal

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$121,555
Base pay
$121,555
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,555

David Darmofal works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. David earned $121,555 in 2026.

Myriam Torres

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$121,551
Base pay
$121,551
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,551

Myriam Torres is a Clinical Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $121,551.

Donald Perry

System Architect/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$121,521
Base pay
$121,521
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,521

Donald Perry holds the role of System Architect at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,521.

John Harrelson

Law Enforcement Officer V/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$121,480
Base pay
$121,480
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,480

John Harrelson holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer V at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,480.

Nakita Barnes

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$121,413
Base pay
$121,413
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,413

At University of South Carolina, Nakita Barnes serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,413.

Douglas Cogdell

IT Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$121,366
Base pay
$121,366
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,366

Douglas Cogdell is a IT Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $121,366.

David Rocheleau

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$121,322
Base pay
$121,322
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,322

David Rocheleau holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,322.

C Stoeltzner

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$121,142
Base pay
$121,142
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,142

C Stoeltzner works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. C earned $121,142 in 2026.

Nicole Matros

Psychologist II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$121,089
Base pay
$121,089
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,089

Nicole Matros holds the role of Psychologist II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,089.

Iftikhar Ahmad

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$121,028
Base pay
$121,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,028

Iftikhar Ahmad holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,028.

Janelle Gadsonsheppard

IT Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,945
Base pay
$120,945
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,945

At University of South Carolina, Janelle Gadsonsheppard serves as a IT Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,945.

Robert Doran

Senior Information Systems / Business An/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,943
Base pay
$120,943
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,943

Robert Doran works as a Senior Information Systems / Business An for University of South Carolina. Robert earned $120,943 in 2026.

Roscoe Patterson

Risk Management & Compliance Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,872
Base pay
$120,872
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,872

Roscoe Patterson works as a Risk Management & Compliance Manager III for University of South Carolina. Roscoe earned $120,872 in 2026.

Andrew Gross

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,828
Base pay
$120,828
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,828

Andrew Gross is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $120,828.

Tieling Chen

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,810
Base pay
$120,810
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,810

Tieling Chen holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,810.

Quinton Bolin

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

2026 total comp
$120,769
Base pay
$120,769
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,769

Quinton Bolin works as a Director of Engineering Ii/Engineering A for University of South Carolina. Quinton earned $120,769 in 2026.

Kim Thompson

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,737
Base pay
$120,737
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,737

Kim Thompson is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $120,737.

Morgan Rhodes

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,677
Base pay
$120,677
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,677

Morgan Rhodes works as a Clinical Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Morgan earned $120,677 in 2026.

Aisha Haynes

Academic Program Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,666
Base pay
$120,666
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,666

At University of South Carolina, Aisha Haynes serves as a Academic Program Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,666.

Bridget Blackwell

Program Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,575
Base pay
$120,575
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,575

Bridget Blackwell works as a Program Manager II for University of South Carolina. Bridget earned $120,575 in 2026.

Steven Harrod

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,549
Base pay
$120,549
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,549

At University of South Carolina, Steven Harrod serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,549.

Suzanne Swan

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,549
Base pay
$120,549
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,549

Suzanne Swan works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Suzanne earned $120,549 in 2026.

Ashley Smith

Development Officer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,459
Base pay
$120,459
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,459

At University of South Carolina, Ashley Smith serves as a Development Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,459.

David Stodden

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,459
Base pay
$120,459
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,459

At University of South Carolina, David Stodden serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,459.

Alireza Farnoush

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,459
Base pay
$120,459
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,459

Alireza Farnoush is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $120,459.

Kay Dorrell

Administrative Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,442
Base pay
$120,442
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,442

At University of South Carolina, Kay Dorrell serves as a Administrative Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,442.

Dale Purvis

IT Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,360
Base pay
$120,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,360

At University of South Carolina, Dale Purvis serves as a IT Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,360.

Jennifer Phelanninh

Program Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,360
Base pay
$120,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,360

Jennifer Phelanninh works as a Program Manager II for University of South Carolina. Jennifer earned $120,360 in 2026.

Colby Arendale

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,360
Base pay
$120,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,360

Colby Arendale works as a Athletics Administrator for University of South Carolina. Colby earned $120,360 in 2026.

Collin Crick

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,230
Base pay
$120,230
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,230

At University of South Carolina, Collin Crick serves as a Assistant Dean. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,230.

Katherine Barbieri

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,211
Base pay
$120,211
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,211

Katherine Barbieri works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Katherine earned $120,211 in 2026.

Dexter Harlee

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,084
Base pay
$120,084
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,084

Dexter Harlee holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,084.

Joohyung Park

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,011
Base pay
$120,011
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,011

Joohyung Park holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,011.

Alexis Stokes

Human Resources Director III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,000
Base pay
$120,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,000

At University of South Carolina, Alexis Stokes serves as a Human Resources Director III. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,000.

Anaelisa Iglesias

Associate Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,000
Base pay
$120,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,000

Anaelisa Iglesias is a Associate Dean at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $120,000.

Jessica Long

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

2026 total comp
$120,000
Base pay
$120,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,000

Jessica Long works as a Director of Engineering I/Engineering As for University of South Carolina. Jessica earned $120,000 in 2026.

Nathaniel Sedergren

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,000
Base pay
$120,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,000

Nathaniel Sedergren works as a Athletics Coach for University of South Carolina. Nathaniel earned $120,000 in 2026.

Justin Griffis

Human Resources Director III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$120,000
Base pay
$120,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,000

Justin Griffis works as a Human Resources Director III for University of South Carolina. Justin earned $120,000 in 2026.