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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 38

Jeremiah Shepherd

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,790
Base pay
$111,790
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,790

Jeremiah Shepherd works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Jeremiah earned $111,790 in 2026.

Christopher Goodman

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,771
Base pay
$111,771
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,771

Christopher Goodman works as a Clinical Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Christopher earned $111,771 in 2026.

Zhu Wang

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,754
Base pay
$111,754
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,754

At University of South Carolina, Zhu Wang serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,754.

Thomas Regan

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,752
Base pay
$111,752
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,752

Thomas Regan holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,752.

Janet Kubas

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,699
Base pay
$111,699
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,699

Janet Kubas is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $111,699.

Lan Nguyen

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,699
Base pay
$111,699
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,699

Lan Nguyen holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,699.

Lana Burgess

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,685
Base pay
$111,685
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,685

Lana Burgess is a Clinical Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $111,685.

John Trussell

IT Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,682
Base pay
$111,682
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,682

John Trussell is a IT Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $111,682.

Susan Herndon

Human Resources Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,681
Base pay
$111,681
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,681

Susan Herndon is a Human Resources Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $111,681.

Latasha Robinson

Human Resources Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,666
Base pay
$111,666
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,666

Latasha Robinson holds the role of Human Resources Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,666.

Roberto Petti

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,624
Base pay
$111,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,624

Roberto Petti is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $111,624.

Michele Hay

Grants Administrator IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,612
Base pay
$111,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,612

Michele Hay holds the role of Grants Administrator IV at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,612.

Candace Terry

Program Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,595
Base pay
$111,595
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,595

Candace Terry works as a Program Manager III for University of South Carolina. Candace earned $111,595 in 2026.

Toby Jenkinshenry

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,595
Base pay
$111,595
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,595

Toby Jenkinshenry is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $111,595.

Jean Ellis

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,590
Base pay
$111,590
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,590

Jean Ellis works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Jean earned $111,590 in 2026.

David Brown

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,573
Base pay
$111,573
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,573

David Brown holds the role of Clinical Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,573.

Thomas Hughes

Senior Lecturer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,482
Base pay
$111,482
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,482

At University of South Carolina, Thomas Hughes serves as a Senior Lecturer. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,482.

Daniel Speiser

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,464
Base pay
$111,464
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,464

Daniel Speiser works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Daniel earned $111,464 in 2026.

Jeanne Garane

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,464
Base pay
$111,464
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,464

At University of South Carolina, Jeanne Garane serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,464.

Kirby Lee

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,334
Base pay
$111,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,334

Kirby Lee holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,334.

Faith Young

Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,325
Base pay
$111,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,325

Faith Young is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $111,325.

Lindsey Fisher

Program Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,270
Base pay
$111,270
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,270

Lindsey Fisher is a Program Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $111,270.

Ellen Schlaefer

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,229
Base pay
$111,229
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,229

At University of South Carolina, Ellen Schlaefer serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,229.

Timothy Ashton

Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,224
Base pay
$111,224
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,224

Timothy Ashton works as a Department Chair/Professor for University of South Carolina. Timothy earned $111,224 in 2026.

Rebecca Wessinger

Project Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,219
Base pay
$111,219
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,219

At University of South Carolina, Rebecca Wessinger serves as a Project Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,219.

Hardil Banks

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,200
Base pay
$111,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,200

At University of South Carolina, Hardil Banks serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,200.

Canchu Lin

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,180
Base pay
$111,180
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,180

At University of South Carolina, Canchu Lin serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,180.

Nicole Spensley

Planning and Research Director II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,161
Base pay
$111,161
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,161

Nicole Spensley works as a Planning and Research Director II for University of South Carolina. Nicole earned $111,161 in 2026.

Stella Self

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,132
Base pay
$111,132
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,132

At University of South Carolina, Stella Self serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,132.

Alyssa Claygilmour

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,086
Base pay
$111,086
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,086

At University of South Carolina, Alyssa Claygilmour serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,086.

Carli Mercer

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,060
Base pay
$111,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,060

Carli Mercer holds the role of Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,060.

Matthias Schindler

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$111,030
Base pay
$111,030
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,030

Matthias Schindler works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Matthias earned $111,030 in 2026.

Mufaro Kanyangarara

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,999
Base pay
$110,999
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,999

At University of South Carolina, Mufaro Kanyangarara serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,999.

Michael Seaman

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,996
Base pay
$110,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,996

Michael Seaman works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Michael earned $110,996 in 2026.

Svetlana Shinkareva

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,957
Base pay
$110,957
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,957

Svetlana Shinkareva is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $110,957.

Lucius Emanuel

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,899
Base pay
$110,899
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,899

Lucius Emanuel is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $110,899.

Yenyi Ho

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,897
Base pay
$110,897
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,897

Yenyi Ho works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Yenyi earned $110,897 in 2026.

Rachel Burns

Program Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,786
Base pay
$110,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,786

Rachel Burns works as a Program Manager II for University of South Carolina. Rachel earned $110,786 in 2026.

Melissa Bair

Grants Administrator III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,720
Base pay
$110,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,720

Melissa Bair is a Grants Administrator III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $110,720.

Xiaomei Zhang

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,686
Base pay
$110,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,686

Xiaomei Zhang works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Xiaomei earned $110,686 in 2026.