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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 39

Xuwei Liang

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

Xuwei Liang is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $110,686.

Ronald Erdei

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

Ronald Erdei is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $110,686.

Jill Stewart

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,675
Base pay
$110,675
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,675

At University of South Carolina, Jill Stewart serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,675.

Kathleen Smith

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,659
Base pay
$110,659
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,659

Kathleen Smith is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $110,659.

Patricia King

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,552
Base pay
$110,552
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,552

Patricia King works as a Director for University of South Carolina. Patricia earned $110,552 in 2026.

Eugene Stevick

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,520
Base pay
$110,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,520

Eugene Stevick is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $110,520.

Yangmei Li

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,431
Base pay
$110,431
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,431

Yangmei Li works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Yangmei earned $110,431 in 2026.

Jessie Oconnor

System Architect/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,324
Base pay
$110,324
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,324

Jessie Oconnor works as a System Architect for University of South Carolina. Jessie earned $110,324 in 2026.

Jennifer Parkerharley

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,315
Base pay
$110,315
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,315

Jennifer Parkerharley holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,315.

Ron Fulbright

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,303
Base pay
$110,303
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,303

At University of South Carolina, Ron Fulbright serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,303.

Patricia Jones

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,301
Base pay
$110,301
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,301

Patricia Jones holds the role of Student Services Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,301.

Dollie Newhouse

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,301
Base pay
$110,301
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,301

Dollie Newhouse holds the role of Student Services Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,301.

Stephen Fulmer

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,289
Base pay
$110,289
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,289

Stephen Fulmer is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $110,289.

Chakhung Cheng

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,274
Base pay
$110,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,274

Chakhung Cheng is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $110,274.

Douglas Hanslip

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,253
Base pay
$110,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,253

Douglas Hanslip holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,253.

Michael Wirth

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,248
Base pay
$110,248
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,248

Michael Wirth holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,248.

Paula Vasquezmacias

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,215
Base pay
$110,215
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,215

At University of South Carolina, Paula Vasquezmacias serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,215.

William Cotham

Research Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,160
Base pay
$110,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,160

At University of South Carolina, William Cotham serves as a Research Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,160.

Guillermo Wippold

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,160
Base pay
$110,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,160

At University of South Carolina, Guillermo Wippold serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,160.

Courtney Monroe

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,118
Base pay
$110,118
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,118

At University of South Carolina, Courtney Monroe serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,118.

Peng Fu

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,109
Base pay
$110,109
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,109

At University of South Carolina, Peng Fu serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,109.

Marshall Hollis

System Architect/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,106
Base pay
$110,106
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,106

At University of South Carolina, Marshall Hollis serves as a System Architect. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,106.

Daniel Cook

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,106
Base pay
$110,106
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,106

Daniel Cook is a Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $110,106.

Katherine Ryker

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,000
Base pay
$110,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,000

Katherine Ryker works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Katherine earned $110,000 in 2026.

Joseph Oclair

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,000
Base pay
$110,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,000

Joseph Oclair holds the role of Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,000.

Amy Milligan

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,000
Base pay
$110,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,000

At University of South Carolina, Amy Milligan serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,000.

Janice Baker

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,000
Base pay
$110,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,000

Janice Baker is a Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $110,000.

Mark Pitts

Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,000
Base pay
$110,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,000

Mark Pitts works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III for University of South Carolina. Mark earned $110,000 in 2026.

Allison Mishoe

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,000
Base pay
$110,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,000

Allison Mishoe works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I for University of South Carolina. Allison earned $110,000 in 2026.

Jason Bashore

Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,000
Base pay
$110,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,000

Jason Bashore works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III for University of South Carolina. Jason earned $110,000 in 2026.

Douglas Bailey

Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,000
Base pay
$110,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,000

Douglas Bailey is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $110,000.

Alisa Leventis

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,000
Base pay
$110,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,000

Alisa Leventis works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Alisa earned $110,000 in 2026.

Alejandro Rodriguez

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,000
Base pay
$110,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,000

Alejandro Rodriguez works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Alejandro earned $110,000 in 2026.

Shyuan Cheng

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,000
Base pay
$110,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,000

Shyuan Cheng is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $110,000.

Ashwini Karmarkar

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,000
Base pay
$110,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,000

At University of South Carolina, Ashwini Karmarkar serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,000.

Juliano Schornepinto

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$110,000
Base pay
$110,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,000

At University of South Carolina, Juliano Schornepinto serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,000.

Kathryn Johnson

Program Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,903
Base pay
$109,903
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,903

Kathryn Johnson holds the role of Program Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,903.

Frank Disilvestro

Risk Management & Compliance Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,832
Base pay
$109,832
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,832

Frank Disilvestro works as a Risk Management & Compliance Manager II for University of South Carolina. Frank earned $109,832 in 2026.

Annette Rauch

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,832
Base pay
$109,832
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,832

Annette Rauch is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $109,832.

Lisa Fitton

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,831
Base pay
$109,831
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,831

At University of South Carolina, Lisa Fitton serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,831.