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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 37

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.

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.

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.

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.