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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 40

Golareh Jalilvand

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,819
Base pay
$109,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,819

Golareh Jalilvand works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Golareh earned $109,819 in 2026.

Kristen Seay

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,803
Base pay
$109,803
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,803

Kristen Seay works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Kristen earned $109,803 in 2026.

Nicole Hair

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,797
Base pay
$109,797
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,797

Nicole Hair is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $109,797.

Yilian Zhang

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,708
Base pay
$109,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,708

At University of South Carolina, Yilian Zhang serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,708.

Christine Saccobene

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,708
Base pay
$109,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,708

Christine Saccobene works as a Clinical Professor for University of South Carolina. Christine earned $109,708 in 2026.

John Rogers

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,698
Base pay
$109,698
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,698

John Rogers is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $109,698.

Leah Mcclimans

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,656
Base pay
$109,656
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,656

At University of South Carolina, Leah Mcclimans serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,656.

Kimberly Becker

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,620
Base pay
$109,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,620

At University of South Carolina, Kimberly Becker serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,620.

Jake Krieg

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,581
Base pay
$109,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,581

Jake Krieg is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $109,581.

Christine Shelek

Development Officer II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,509
Base pay
$109,509
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,509

At University of South Carolina, Christine Shelek serves as a Development Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,509.

Kelly Russin

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,509
Base pay
$109,509
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,509

Kelly Russin is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $109,509.

Alison Hughes

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,509
Base pay
$109,509
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,509

Alison Hughes works as a Director for University of South Carolina. Alison earned $109,509 in 2026.

Kelly Niermeier

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,509
Base pay
$109,509
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,509

Kelly Niermeier is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $109,509.

Kiesha Wilson

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,509
Base pay
$109,509
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,509

Kiesha Wilson is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $109,509.

Bree Bess

Development Officer II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,509
Base pay
$109,509
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,509

Bree Bess is a Development Officer II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $109,509.

Mary Rojek

Human Resources Director II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,500
Base pay
$109,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,500

At University of South Carolina, Mary Rojek serves as a Human Resources Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,500.

Jacqueline Prezzy

Senior Information Systems / Business An/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,500
Base pay
$109,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,500

Jacqueline Prezzy holds the role of Senior Information Systems / Business An at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,500.

Benjamin Anderson

Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,494
Base pay
$109,494
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,494

Benjamin Anderson holds the role of Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,494.

Michele Covington

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,488
Base pay
$109,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,488

Michele Covington holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,488.

Jonathan Ellis

IT Supervisor II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,338
Base pay
$109,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,338

Jonathan Ellis holds the role of IT Supervisor II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,338.

Jeffrey Guy

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,330
Base pay
$109,330
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,330

At University of South Carolina, Jeffrey Guy serves as a Clinical Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,330.

David Reddy

Senior Information Systems / Business An/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,253
Base pay
$109,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,253

David Reddy holds the role of Senior Information Systems / Business An at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,253.

Titan Paul

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,236
Base pay
$109,236
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,236

Titan Paul is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $109,236.

Wenli Bi

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,200
Base pay
$109,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,200

Wenli Bi works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Wenli earned $109,200 in 2026.

Frank Thorne

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,180
Base pay
$109,180
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,180

Frank Thorne works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Frank earned $109,180 in 2026.

Sheryl Wiskur

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,177
Base pay
$109,177
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,177

At University of South Carolina, Sheryl Wiskur serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,177.

Kimberly Dwiggins

Risk Management & Compliance Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,140
Base pay
$109,140
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,140

At University of South Carolina, Kimberly Dwiggins serves as a Risk Management & Compliance Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,140.

Jose Luis Iglesias

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,140
Base pay
$109,140
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,140

Jose Luis Iglesias holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,140.

Shamia Hoque

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$109,036
Base pay
$109,036
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,036

Shamia Hoque works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Shamia earned $109,036 in 2026.

Raymond Harvey

Director of Information Services/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,990
Base pay
$108,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,990

Raymond Harvey holds the role of Director of Information Services at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,990.

Yinchao Chen

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,945
Base pay
$108,945
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,945

Yinchao Chen works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Yinchao earned $108,945 in 2026.

Amanda Shores

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,898
Base pay
$108,898
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,898

At University of South Carolina, Amanda Shores serves as a Student Services Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,898.

Manuel Sanders

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,881
Base pay
$108,881
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,881

Manuel Sanders holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,881.

Yi Sun

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,653
Base pay
$108,653
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,653

Yi Sun holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,653.

Amanda Hurley

Project Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,545
Base pay
$108,545
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,545

Amanda Hurley works as a Project Manager II for University of South Carolina. Amanda earned $108,545 in 2026.

Teresa Limpalair

Human Resources Director III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,533
Base pay
$108,533
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,533

Teresa Limpalair is a Human Resources Director III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $108,533.

Lori Orr

Senior Information Systems / Business An/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,500
Base pay
$108,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,500

Lori Orr holds the role of Senior Information Systems / Business An at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,500.

Susan Yeargin

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,466
Base pay
$108,466
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,466

At University of South Carolina, Susan Yeargin serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,466.

Paul Crook

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,450
Base pay
$108,450
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,450

Paul Crook is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $108,450.

Scott Taylor

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,442
Base pay
$108,442
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,442

At University of South Carolina, Scott Taylor serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,442.