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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 36

Aubree Adams

Administrative Manager III/University of South Carolina

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

Aubree Adams works as a Administrative Manager III for University of South Carolina. Aubree earned $114,984 in 2026.

Laura Pirich

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,969
Base pay
$114,969
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,969

Laura Pirich works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Laura earned $114,969 in 2026.

Susan Omalley

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,928
Base pay
$114,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,928

Susan Omalley is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $114,928.

Monirosadat Sadati

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,900
Base pay
$114,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,900

Monirosadat Sadati is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $114,900.

Austin Worden

Research Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,725
Base pay
$114,725
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,725

Austin Worden holds the role of Research Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,725.

Alexander Galloway

Senior IT Security Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,724
Base pay
$114,724
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,724

Alexander Galloway is a Senior IT Security Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $114,724.

Anthony Plotner

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,724
Base pay
$114,724
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,724

Anthony Plotner works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Anthony earned $114,724 in 2026.

Kathleen Wolfe

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,724
Base pay
$114,724
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,724

Kathleen Wolfe works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Kathleen earned $114,724 in 2026.

Douglas Helms

Program Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,724
Base pay
$114,724
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,724

Douglas Helms works as a Program Manager II for University of South Carolina. Douglas earned $114,724 in 2026.

Andrea Taliaferro

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,724
Base pay
$114,724
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,724

Andrea Taliaferro works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Andrea earned $114,724 in 2026.

Eichel Davis

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,724
Base pay
$114,724
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,724

Eichel Davis is a Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $114,724.

Elie Kfoury

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,724
Base pay
$114,724
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,724

Elie Kfoury is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $114,724.

Xiao Tang

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,722
Base pay
$114,722
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,722

Xiao Tang is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $114,722.

Erin Haire

Program Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,720
Base pay
$114,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,720

Erin Haire works as a Program Manager II for University of South Carolina. Erin earned $114,720 in 2026.

Deshaun Alexander

Senior Information Systems / Business An/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,700
Base pay
$114,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,700

Deshaun Alexander works as a Senior Information Systems / Business An for University of South Carolina. Deshaun earned $114,700 in 2026.

Andrew Jordan

Law Enforcement Officer V/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,641
Base pay
$114,641
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,641

At University of South Carolina, Andrew Jordan serves as a Law Enforcement Officer V. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,641.

William Jackson

Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,589
Base pay
$114,589
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,589

At University of South Carolina, William Jackson serves as a Department Chair/Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,589.

Stephen Thompson

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,582
Base pay
$114,582
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,582

Stephen Thompson is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $114,582.

Eli Jellyschapiro

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,519
Base pay
$114,519
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,519

Eli Jellyschapiro holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,519.

Melody Reibel

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,501
Base pay
$114,501
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,501

Melody Reibel is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $114,501.

Suzanne Wurster

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,501
Base pay
$114,501
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,501

At University of South Carolina, Suzanne Wurster serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,501.

David Koon

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,449
Base pay
$114,449
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,449

David Koon works as a Clinical Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. David earned $114,449 in 2026.

Byron Hawk

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,434
Base pay
$114,434
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,434

Byron Hawk works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Byron earned $114,434 in 2026.

Karma Aljaroudi

Academic Program Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,388
Base pay
$114,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,388

Karma Aljaroudi holds the role of Academic Program Manager at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,388.

Jane Anderson

IT Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,386
Base pay
$114,386
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,386

Jane Anderson works as a IT Manager II for University of South Carolina. Jane earned $114,386 in 2026.

Monique Brown

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,240
Base pay
$114,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,240

Monique Brown holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,240.

Ryan Webber

IT Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,144
Base pay
$114,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,144

Ryan Webber is a IT Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $114,144.

Charles Lamar

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$114,034
Base pay
$114,034
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,034

Charles Lamar holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,034.

Jared Jones

Senior Lecturer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$113,951
Base pay
$113,951
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,951

Jared Jones works as a Senior Lecturer for University of South Carolina. Jared earned $113,951 in 2026.

Frank Burke

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$113,923
Base pay
$113,923
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,923

Frank Burke holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,923.

Xiaoyan Lin

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$113,895
Base pay
$113,895
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,895

Xiaoyan Lin works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Xiaoyan earned $113,895 in 2026.

Junsoo Lee

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$113,890
Base pay
$113,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,890

At University of South Carolina, Junsoo Lee serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $113,890.

Scott Trafton

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$113,844
Base pay
$113,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,844

Scott Trafton works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Scott earned $113,844 in 2026.

Thomas Price

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$113,761
Base pay
$113,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,761

Thomas Price works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Thomas earned $113,761 in 2026.

Carla Hayes

Human Resources Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$113,722
Base pay
$113,722
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,722

Carla Hayes holds the role of Human Resources Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,722.

Sonya Singleton

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$113,720
Base pay
$113,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,720

Sonya Singleton holds the role of Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,720.

Ronald Davis

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$113,706
Base pay
$113,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,706

Ronald Davis is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $113,706.

Diana Gill

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$113,704
Base pay
$113,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,704

Diana Gill is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $113,704.

Zhengqing Fu

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$113,670
Base pay
$113,670
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,670

Zhengqing Fu works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Zhengqing earned $113,670 in 2026.