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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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Frederick Ready

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$113,466
Base pay
$113,466
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,466

Frederick Ready is a Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $113,466.

Sterling Watson

Psychologist II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$113,462
Base pay
$113,462
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,462

Sterling Watson works as a Psychologist II for University of South Carolina. Sterling earned $113,462 in 2026.

Alphan Sahin

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$113,329
Base pay
$113,329
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,329

At University of South Carolina, Alphan Sahin serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $113,329.

Nader Taheriqazvini

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$113,208
Base pay
$113,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,208

Nader Taheriqazvini holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,208.

Elinor Abercrombie

Network Engineer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$113,127
Base pay
$113,127
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,127

Elinor Abercrombie is a Network Engineer at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $113,127.

Robert Lefavi

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$113,088
Base pay
$113,088
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,088

At University of South Carolina, Robert Lefavi serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $113,088.

Elizabeth Regan

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,941
Base pay
$112,941
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,941

Elizabeth Regan holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,941.

David Schrift

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,867
Base pay
$112,867
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,867

David Schrift works as a Clinical Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. David earned $112,867 in 2026.

Brian Keisler

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,853
Base pay
$112,853
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,853

At University of South Carolina, Brian Keisler serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,853.

Hayes Hampton

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,830
Base pay
$112,830
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,830

Hayes Hampton holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,830.

Karen Worthy

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,823
Base pay
$112,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,823

Karen Worthy is a Clinical Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $112,823.

Teresa Bowers

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,794
Base pay
$112,794
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,794

Teresa Bowers holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,794.

Helen Kaiser

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,685
Base pay
$112,685
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,685

Helen Kaiser holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,685.

Narendra Singh

Research Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,676
Base pay
$112,676
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,676

At University of South Carolina, Narendra Singh serves as a Research Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,676.

Daniel Colascione

Administrative Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,638
Base pay
$112,638
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,638

Daniel Colascione is a Administrative Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $112,638.

Joshua Garris

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,638
Base pay
$112,638
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,638

Joshua Garris works as a Librarian for University of South Carolina. Joshua earned $112,638 in 2026.

Benjamin Roth

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,638
Base pay
$112,638
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,638

Benjamin Roth holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,638.

Crystal Murillo

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,534
Base pay
$112,534
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,534

Crystal Murillo holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,534.

Walter Orr

Engineer/Associate Engineer IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,520
Base pay
$112,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,520

At University of South Carolina, Walter Orr serves as a Engineer/Associate Engineer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,520.

Joshua Webb

Development Officer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,500
Base pay
$112,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,500

Joshua Webb holds the role of Development Officer III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,500.

Emily Mann

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,489
Base pay
$112,489
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,489

Emily Mann works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Emily earned $112,489 in 2026.

Yu Cao

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,455
Base pay
$112,455
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,455

Yu Cao holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,455.

Fabienne Poulain

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,399
Base pay
$112,399
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,399

Fabienne Poulain works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Fabienne earned $112,399 in 2026.

Maegan Gudridge

Director of Information Services/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,200
Base pay
$112,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,200

At University of South Carolina, Maegan Gudridge serves as a Director of Information Services. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,200.

Terry Faulkenbury

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,200
Base pay
$112,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,200

Terry Faulkenbury works as a Librarian for University of South Carolina. Terry earned $112,200 in 2026.

Amanda Rebar

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,200
Base pay
$112,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,200

At University of South Carolina, Amanda Rebar serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,200.

Melissa Stuckey

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,173
Base pay
$112,173
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,173

Melissa Stuckey holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,173.

David Herring

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,126
Base pay
$112,126
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,126

David Herring works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. David earned $112,126 in 2026.

Kathryn Bernheisel

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,089
Base pay
$112,089
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,089

Kathryn Bernheisel holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,089.

Pamela Hayes

Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,029
Base pay
$112,029
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,029

Pamela Hayes is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $112,029.

Jan Bennett

Audits Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,028
Base pay
$112,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,028

At University of South Carolina, Jan Bennett serves as a Audits Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,028.

Brooke Mcadams

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,028
Base pay
$112,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,028

At University of South Carolina, Brooke Mcadams serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,028.

Sunita Paudyal

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,028
Base pay
$112,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,028

Sunita Paudyal works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Sunita earned $112,028 in 2026.

Anthony Brown

Administrative Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,000
Base pay
$112,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,000

At University of South Carolina, Anthony Brown serves as a Administrative Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,000.

Connor Zimmick

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,000
Base pay
$112,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,000

Connor Zimmick holds the role of Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,000.

Natalie Letsa

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,000
Base pay
$112,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,000

Natalie Letsa holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,000.

Terry Thorp

Administrative Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$112,000
Base pay
$112,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,000

Terry Thorp holds the role of Administrative Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,000.

Lisa Jerald

Program Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,952
Base pay
$111,952
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,952

Lisa Jerald is a Program Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $111,952.

Amit Almor

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,912
Base pay
$111,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,912

Amit Almor works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Amit earned $111,912 in 2026.

Jessica Barnes

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,888
Base pay
$111,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,888

Jessica Barnes is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $111,888.