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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 33

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.