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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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Timothy Daniels

Development Officer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$118,615
Base pay
$118,615
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,615

Timothy Daniels holds the role of Development Officer III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,615.

Pamela Wilson

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$118,607
Base pay
$118,607
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,607

Pamela Wilson holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,607.

Benjamin Derrick

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$118,513
Base pay
$118,513
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,513

At University of South Carolina, Benjamin Derrick serves as a Athletics Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,513.

Lauren Linder

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$118,500
Base pay
$118,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,500

At University of South Carolina, Lauren Linder serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,500.

Wei Zhong

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$118,480
Base pay
$118,480
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,480

Wei Zhong works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Wei earned $118,480 in 2026.

Hudson Jacobs

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$118,466
Base pay
$118,466
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,466

Hudson Jacobs works as a Athletics Administrator for University of South Carolina. Hudson earned $118,466 in 2026.

Sarah Brady

Senior Information Systems / Business An/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$118,434
Base pay
$118,434
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,434

Sarah Brady is a Senior Information Systems / Business An at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $118,434.

Meir Muller

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$118,433
Base pay
$118,433
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,433

Meir Muller holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,433.

Dale Branham

Program Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$118,426
Base pay
$118,426
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,426

Dale Branham is a Program Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $118,426.

Kurt Goblirsch

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$118,423
Base pay
$118,423
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,423

Kurt Goblirsch works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Kurt earned $118,423 in 2026.

Vance Kornegay

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$118,360
Base pay
$118,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,360

At University of South Carolina, Vance Kornegay serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,360.

Barbara Koonswitt

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$118,345
Base pay
$118,345
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,345

At University of South Carolina, Barbara Koonswitt serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,345.

Joseph Flora

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$118,299
Base pay
$118,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,299

At University of South Carolina, Joseph Flora serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,299.

Kerry Sims

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$118,297
Base pay
$118,297
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,297

Kerry Sims is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $118,297.

Thomas Johnson

IT Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$118,269
Base pay
$118,269
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,269

Thomas Johnson holds the role of IT Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,269.

John Burrow

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$118,222
Base pay
$118,222
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,222

At University of South Carolina, John Burrow serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,222.

Brian Mallory

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$118,173
Base pay
$118,173
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,173

Brian Mallory is a Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $118,173.

Daniel Davis

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$118,148
Base pay
$118,148
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,148

Daniel Davis holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,148.

Clifford Leaman

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$118,144
Base pay
$118,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,144

Clifford Leaman holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,144.

Holly Jefferson

Development Officer II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$118,117
Base pay
$118,117
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,117

Holly Jefferson is a Development Officer II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $118,117.

Charles Pierce

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$118,105
Base pay
$118,105
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,105

Charles Pierce holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,105.

Shan Qiao

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$118,094
Base pay
$118,094
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,094

Shan Qiao is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $118,094.

Paul Zepp

Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$118,000
Base pay
$118,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,000

Paul Zepp works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II for University of South Carolina. Paul earned $118,000 in 2026.

Hani Abusalem

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,934
Base pay
$117,934
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,934

Hani Abusalem holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,934.

Zhenheng Li

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,934
Base pay
$117,934
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,934

Zhenheng Li is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $117,934.

Ahmed Alshareef

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,699
Base pay
$117,699
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,699

Ahmed Alshareef holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,699.

Dale Moore

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,628
Base pay
$117,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,628

At University of South Carolina, Dale Moore serves as a Student Services Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,628.

Marouen Benjebara

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,504
Base pay
$117,504
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,504

At University of South Carolina, Marouen Benjebara serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,504.

Malcolm Reed

Development Officer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,500
Base pay
$117,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,500

Malcolm Reed holds the role of Development Officer III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,500.

Nansi Boghossian

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,432
Base pay
$117,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,432

Nansi Boghossian holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,432.

Elliott Chen

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,382
Base pay
$117,382
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,382

Elliott Chen holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,382.

Kate Boyd

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,365
Base pay
$117,365
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,365

Kate Boyd works as a Librarian for University of South Carolina. Kate earned $117,365 in 2026.

Philip Busbee

Research Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,306
Base pay
$117,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,306

Philip Busbee works as a Research Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Philip earned $117,306 in 2026.

Lisa Myrick

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,306
Base pay
$117,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,306

Lisa Myrick works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Lisa earned $117,306 in 2026.

Kathryn Whitener

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,300
Base pay
$117,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,300

At University of South Carolina, Kathryn Whitener serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,300.

Mahmoud Omari

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,300
Base pay
$117,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,300

Mahmoud Omari works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Mahmoud earned $117,300 in 2026.

Ahmed Ahmed

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,300
Base pay
$117,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,300

Ahmed Ahmed is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $117,300.

Ali Alsabeh

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,300
Base pay
$117,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,300

Ali Alsabeh holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,300.

Eva Monsma

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,262
Base pay
$117,262
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,262

Eva Monsma is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $117,262.

Katie Chargualaf

Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$117,225
Base pay
$117,225
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,225

Katie Chargualaf is a Dean at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $117,225.