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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 35

Lauren Clark

Director of Project Management/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,679
Base pay
$115,679
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,679

Lauren Clark holds the role of Director of Project Management at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,679.

John Barnett

Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,613
Base pay
$115,613
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,613

John Barnett is a Dean at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $115,613.

Walter Peters

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,613
Base pay
$115,613
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,613

Walter Peters holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,613.

Forrest Lowe

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,613
Base pay
$115,613
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,613

At University of South Carolina, Forrest Lowe serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,613.

Robbie Dedmon

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,586
Base pay
$115,586
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,586

At University of South Carolina, Robbie Dedmon serves as a Assistant Dean. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,586.

Amanda Therrell

Academic Program Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,586
Base pay
$115,586
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,586

Amanda Therrell holds the role of Academic Program Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,586.

Nicholas Lucarelli

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,586
Base pay
$115,586
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,586

Nicholas Lucarelli is a Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $115,586.

Heather Miles

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,543
Base pay
$115,543
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,543

At University of South Carolina, Heather Miles serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,543.

Suzanne Sutton

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,542
Base pay
$115,542
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,542

Suzanne Sutton holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,542.

Christine Lotter

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,536
Base pay
$115,536
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,536

Christine Lotter is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $115,536.

Brooke Patterson

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,510
Base pay
$115,510
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,510

Brooke Patterson is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $115,510.

Jonathan Parkes

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,509
Base pay
$115,509
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,509

Jonathan Parkes is a Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $115,509.

Christopher Holcomb

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,488
Base pay
$115,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,488

Christopher Holcomb works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Christopher earned $115,488 in 2026.

Jessica Freed

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,414
Base pay
$115,414
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,414

Jessica Freed holds the role of Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,414.

John Gordanier

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,366
Base pay
$115,366
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,366

At University of South Carolina, John Gordanier serves as a Clinical Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,366.

Alicia Bervine

Human Resources Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,356
Base pay
$115,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,356

At University of South Carolina, Alicia Bervine serves as a Human Resources Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,356.

James Blanchette

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,334
Base pay
$115,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,334

At University of South Carolina, James Blanchette serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,334.

Silke Henrich

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,334
Base pay
$115,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,334

At University of South Carolina, Silke Henrich serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,334.

Robert Bramlett

Development Officer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,310
Base pay
$115,310
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,310

At University of South Carolina, Robert Bramlett serves as a Development Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,310.

Chunyu Ai

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,190
Base pay
$115,190
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,190

Chunyu Ai is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $115,190.

Joshua Ruppel

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,181
Base pay
$115,181
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,181

Joshua Ruppel works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Joshua earned $115,181 in 2026.

David Jackson

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,160
Base pay
$115,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,160

David Jackson holds the role of Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,160.

Antoinette Rutherford

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,126
Base pay
$115,126
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,126

Antoinette Rutherford is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $115,126.

Brandi Newsome

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,126
Base pay
$115,126
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,126

Brandi Newsome holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,126.

Jennifer Hucks

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,126
Base pay
$115,126
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,126

At University of South Carolina, Jennifer Hucks serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,126.

Damian Bridges

Director of Project Management/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,110
Base pay
$115,110
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,110

Damian Bridges is a Director of Project Management at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $115,110.

Vanessa Nelsonreed

Program Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,071
Base pay
$115,071
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,071

Vanessa Nelsonreed works as a Program Manager III for University of South Carolina. Vanessa earned $115,071 in 2026.

Wout Debacker

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,050
Base pay
$115,050
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,050

At University of South Carolina, Wout Debacker serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,050.

Stephanie Nye

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,000
Base pay
$115,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,000

Stephanie Nye holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,000.

Kristin Harbour

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,000
Base pay
$115,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,000

Kristin Harbour works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Kristin earned $115,000 in 2026.

Robert Wertz

Human Resources Director III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,000
Base pay
$115,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,000

Robert Wertz works as a Human Resources Director III for University of South Carolina. Robert earned $115,000 in 2026.

Baylee Shipes

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,000
Base pay
$115,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,000

Baylee Shipes works as a Director for University of South Carolina. Baylee earned $115,000 in 2026.

Victoria Harmon

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,000
Base pay
$115,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,000

At University of South Carolina, Victoria Harmon serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,000.

Heather Henley

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,000
Base pay
$115,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,000

Heather Henley works as a Director for University of South Carolina. Heather earned $115,000 in 2026.

Dana Martin

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$115,000
Base pay
$115,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,000

Dana Martin is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $115,000.

Christina Segars

Development Officer II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,984
Base pay
$114,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,984

Christina Segars holds the role of Development Officer II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,984.

Carol Mitchell

Development Officer II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,984
Base pay
$114,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,984

Carol Mitchell is a Development Officer II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $114,984.

Caitlin Hudac

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,984
Base pay
$114,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,984

At University of South Carolina, Caitlin Hudac serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,984.

George Greaves

Development Officer II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,984
Base pay
$114,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,984

George Greaves is a Development Officer II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $114,984.

John Gaston

Development Officer II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,984
Base pay
$114,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,984

At University of South Carolina, John Gaston serves as a Development Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,984.