South Carolina / University of South Carolina
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
Highest-paid first / page 45
Law Enforcement Officer V/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Eric Boyce serves as a Law Enforcement Officer V. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,000.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Maria Pena serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,979.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Sara Donevant works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Sara earned $103,900 in 2026.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Eric Vejerano serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,816.
Program Manager II/University of South Carolina
Deborah Kinnard works as a Program Manager II for University of South Carolina. Deborah earned $103,804 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Jewel Scott holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,770.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
David Roberts works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. David earned $103,702 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Julia Hubbert serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,608.
Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Virginia Hardaway serves as a Student Services Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,585.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Erica Tobolski works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Erica earned $103,554 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
James Barilla works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. James earned $103,548 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Christie Martin works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Christie earned $103,530 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Kara Brown serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,530.
Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Deonne Yeager serves as a Student Services Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,530.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Daniella Sumpter serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,530.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Bridget Miller holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,530.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Yang Wang holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,530.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Nabil Natafgi is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $103,522.
Program Manager I/University of South Carolina
Elizabeth Caulder holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,497.
Audits Manager II/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Samara Seas serves as a Audits Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,458.
Director/University of South Carolina
Mila Padgett is a Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $103,440.
System Architect/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Cory Rodgers serves as a System Architect. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,439.
IT Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Deborah Staley serves as a IT Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,409.
IT Manager II/University of South Carolina
Dwaine Wagner is a IT Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $103,386.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Sayward Harrison works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Sayward earned $103,373 in 2026.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Dexin Shi works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Dexin earned $103,373 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Allen Dennis serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,368.
Senior Information Systems / Business An/University of South Carolina
Jennifer Mckay is a Senior Information Systems / Business An at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $103,242.
Senior Information Systems / Business An/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Josetta Hester serves as a Senior Information Systems / Business An. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,242.
System Architect/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Bradley Dey serves as a System Architect. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,191.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Jennifer Deckert serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,181.
Physician Assistant/University of South Carolina
John Jahnke is a Physician Assistant at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $103,158.
Instructor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Odell Glenn serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,147.
Instructor/University of South Carolina
Andrew Sabalowsky works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Andrew earned $103,147 in 2026.
Instructor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Cyrus Riahinezhad serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,147.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Edward Gieskes serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,131.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Yanfeng Xu works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Yanfeng earned $103,116 in 2026.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Robert Hock holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,083.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Annie Bourbonnais holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,067.
Healthcare Administrator III/University of South Carolina
Tiffany Howard works as a Healthcare Administrator III for University of South Carolina. Tiffany earned $103,020 in 2026.