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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 41

Jing Fang

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,421
Base pay
$108,421
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,421

Jing Fang is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $108,421.

Chester Platt

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,413
Base pay
$108,413
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,413

At University of South Carolina, Chester Platt serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,413.

Carolyn Wessinger

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,386
Base pay
$108,386
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,386

At University of South Carolina, Carolyn Wessinger serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,386.

Kristina Zarenko

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,234
Base pay
$108,234
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,234

At University of South Carolina, Kristina Zarenko serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,234.

Yuriy Pershyn

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,200
Base pay
$108,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,200

Yuriy Pershyn is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $108,200.

Megan Colascione

Program Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,146
Base pay
$108,146
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,146

Megan Colascione holds the role of Program Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,146.

Tsuneko Terry

Grants Administrator III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,139
Base pay
$108,139
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,139

Tsuneko Terry works as a Grants Administrator III for University of South Carolina. Tsuneko earned $108,139 in 2026.

Henry Winn

Risk Management & Compliance Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,120
Base pay
$108,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,120

Henry Winn is a Risk Management & Compliance Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $108,120.

Joanna Appel

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,120
Base pay
$108,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,120

At University of South Carolina, Joanna Appel serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,120.

Dorian Mccoy

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,120
Base pay
$108,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,120

Dorian Mccoy works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Dorian earned $108,120 in 2026.

Sean Yee

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,080
Base pay
$108,080
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,080

At University of South Carolina, Sean Yee serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,080.

Brett Robertson

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,000
Base pay
$108,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,000

Brett Robertson holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,000.

Hui Yang

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$108,000
Base pay
$108,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,000

Hui Yang holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,000.

Ann Derrick

Construction Project Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$107,945
Base pay
$107,945
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,945

Ann Derrick is a Construction Project Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $107,945.

Melissa Williams Smith

Academic Program Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$107,940
Base pay
$107,940
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,940

At University of South Carolina, Melissa Williams Smith serves as a Academic Program Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,940.

Deanna Smith

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$107,795
Base pay
$107,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,795

Deanna Smith holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,795.

Leslie Lovelace

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$107,793
Base pay
$107,793
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,793

At University of South Carolina, Leslie Lovelace serves as a Senior Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,793.

Jessica Chavis

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$107,595
Base pay
$107,595
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,595

Jessica Chavis works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Jessica earned $107,595 in 2026.

Matthew Mcgrievy

Director of Information Services/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$107,581
Base pay
$107,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,581

At University of South Carolina, Matthew Mcgrievy serves as a Director of Information Services. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,581.

Xuemei Sui

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$107,577
Base pay
$107,577
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,577

At University of South Carolina, Xuemei Sui serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,577.

Christina Yao

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$107,549
Base pay
$107,549
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,549

Christina Yao works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Christina earned $107,549 in 2026.

Errol Tisdale

IT Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$107,519
Base pay
$107,519
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,519

Errol Tisdale holds the role of IT Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,519.

Karl Gregory

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$107,513
Base pay
$107,513
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,513

Karl Gregory is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $107,513.

Matthew Lohman

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$107,486
Base pay
$107,486
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,486

At University of South Carolina, Matthew Lohman serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,486.

Dorothy Walker

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$107,480
Base pay
$107,480
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,480

Dorothy Walker is a Librarian at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $107,480.

Jason Williams

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$107,379
Base pay
$107,379
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,379

At University of South Carolina, Jason Williams serves as a Athletics Coach. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,379.

Kristie Roberson

Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$107,351
Base pay
$107,351
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,351

Kristie Roberson works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III for University of South Carolina. Kristie earned $107,351 in 2026.

Crystal Murphreeholden

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$107,351
Base pay
$107,351
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,351

Crystal Murphreeholden works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Crystal earned $107,351 in 2026.

Douglas Quackenbos

Lecturer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$107,312
Base pay
$107,312
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,312

Douglas Quackenbos is a Lecturer at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $107,312.

Christy Jeffcoat

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$107,297
Base pay
$107,297
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,297

At University of South Carolina, Christy Jeffcoat serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,297.

Anthony Dillon

Clinical Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$107,283
Base pay
$107,283
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,283

Anthony Dillon is a Clinical Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $107,283.

Peter Duffy

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$107,263
Base pay
$107,263
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,263

Peter Duffy works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Peter earned $107,263 in 2026.

Lauren Angeloduck

Grants Administrator IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$107,226
Base pay
$107,226
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,226

Lauren Angeloduck works as a Grants Administrator IV for University of South Carolina. Lauren earned $107,226 in 2026.

Wright Culpepper

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$107,190
Base pay
$107,190
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,190

Wright Culpepper is a Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $107,190.

Christopher Pardi

Lecturer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$107,154
Base pay
$107,154
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,154

Christopher Pardi works as a Lecturer for University of South Carolina. Christopher earned $107,154 in 2026.

Jan Yow

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$107,154
Base pay
$107,154
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,154

Jan Yow is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $107,154.

Cameron Mccarthy

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$107,154
Base pay
$107,154
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,154

Cameron Mccarthy holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,154.

Joseph Westbrook

Lecturer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$107,154
Base pay
$107,154
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,154

Joseph Westbrook works as a Lecturer for University of South Carolina. Joseph earned $107,154 in 2026.

Edward Will

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$107,153
Base pay
$107,153
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,153

Edward Will works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Edward earned $107,153 in 2026.

Susannah Waldrop

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$107,113
Base pay
$107,113
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,113

Susannah Waldrop works as a Student Services Manager III for University of South Carolina. Susannah earned $107,113 in 2026.