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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 50

Northrop Davis

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,991
Base pay
$98,991
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,991

Northrop Davis works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Northrop earned $98,991 in 2026.

Tia Andersen

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,914
Base pay
$98,914
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,914

Tia Andersen is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $98,914.

Brittain Goff

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,853
Base pay
$98,853
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,853

Brittain Goff is a Student Services Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $98,853.

Jalen Manor

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,728
Base pay
$98,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,728

Jalen Manor holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,728.

Michael Sergent

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,688
Base pay
$98,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,688

At University of South Carolina, Michael Sergent serves as a Athletics Coach. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,688.

Travis Wilson

Human Resources Consultant III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,663
Base pay
$98,663
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,663

At University of South Carolina, Travis Wilson serves as a Human Resources Consultant III. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,663.

Rhiannon Mayer

IT Supervisor II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,558
Base pay
$98,558
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,558

Rhiannon Mayer holds the role of IT Supervisor II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,558.

Alexxandra Anderson

Lecturer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,558
Base pay
$98,558
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,558

At University of South Carolina, Alexxandra Anderson serves as a Lecturer. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,558.

Jennifer Gregory

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,558
Base pay
$98,558
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,558

Jennifer Gregory holds the role of Student Services Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,558.

Julia Heyward

Development Officer II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,558
Base pay
$98,558
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,558

Julia Heyward holds the role of Development Officer II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,558.

Thomas Deskevich

Director of Project Management/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,558
Base pay
$98,558
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,558

Thomas Deskevich holds the role of Director of Project Management at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,558.

Cheryl Armstead

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,550
Base pay
$98,550
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,550

Cheryl Armstead works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Cheryl earned $98,550 in 2026.

Troy Herter

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,534
Base pay
$98,534
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,534

At University of South Carolina, Troy Herter serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,534.

Ting Ge

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,491
Base pay
$98,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,491

Ting Ge holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,491.

Edward Dantonio

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,464
Base pay
$98,464
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,464

Edward Dantonio is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $98,464.

Teresa Florentin

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,403
Base pay
$98,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,403

At University of South Carolina, Teresa Florentin serves as a Student Services Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,403.

Rebecca Johnson

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,391
Base pay
$98,391
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,391

At University of South Carolina, Rebecca Johnson serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,391.

Carrie Vanharen

Program Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,391
Base pay
$98,391
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,391

Carrie Vanharen holds the role of Program Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,391.

Chihhsiang Yang

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,332
Base pay
$98,332
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,332

Chihhsiang Yang works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Chihhsiang earned $98,332 in 2026.

Xavery Hopkins

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,308
Base pay
$98,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,308

Xavery Hopkins is a Student Services Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $98,308.

Sherika Smith

Environmental Health Manager IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,284
Base pay
$98,284
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,284

At University of South Carolina, Sherika Smith serves as a Environmental Health Manager IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,284.

Jocelyn Locke

Environmental Health Manager IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,284
Base pay
$98,284
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,284

At University of South Carolina, Jocelyn Locke serves as a Environmental Health Manager IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,284.

Chelsea Estancona

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,276
Base pay
$98,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,276

Chelsea Estancona works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Chelsea earned $98,276 in 2026.

Peter Vento

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,270
Base pay
$98,270
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,270

Peter Vento is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $98,270.

John Doeringwhite

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,270
Base pay
$98,270
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,270

John Doeringwhite is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $98,270.

Richmond Adebiaye

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,239
Base pay
$98,239
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,239

Richmond Adebiaye is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $98,239.

Terry Eskins

Senior Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,230
Base pay
$98,230
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,230

At University of South Carolina, Terry Eskins serves as a Senior Network Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,230.

Gerald Prendergast

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,192
Base pay
$98,192
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,192

At University of South Carolina, Gerald Prendergast serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,192.

Bernard Omolo

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,165
Base pay
$98,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,165

Bernard Omolo works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Bernard earned $98,165 in 2026.

Taia Mcginnis

Lecturer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,131
Base pay
$98,131
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,131

Taia Mcginnis works as a Lecturer for University of South Carolina. Taia earned $98,131 in 2026.

Bryan Peebles

Senior Information Systems / Business An/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,130
Base pay
$98,130
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,130

Bryan Peebles works as a Senior Information Systems / Business An for University of South Carolina. Bryan earned $98,130 in 2026.

Amanda Ward

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,119
Base pay
$98,119
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,119

Amanda Ward is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $98,119.

Wendy Mccarthy

Project Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,082
Base pay
$98,082
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,082

Wendy Mccarthy holds the role of Project Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,082.

Feili Tukeefner

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,023
Base pay
$98,023
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,023

Feili Tukeefner works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Feili earned $98,023 in 2026.

Timothy Flanagan

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,000
Base pay
$98,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,000

Timothy Flanagan works as a Athletics Administrator for University of South Carolina. Timothy earned $98,000 in 2026.

Mian Qian

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$98,000
Base pay
$98,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,000

Mian Qian works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Mian earned $98,000 in 2026.

Conor Harrison

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,984
Base pay
$97,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,984

Conor Harrison is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $97,984.

William Matchin

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,930
Base pay
$97,930
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,930

At University of South Carolina, William Matchin serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,930.

Jose Osorno

Alumni/Development Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,920
Base pay
$97,920
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,920

Jose Osorno holds the role of Alumni/Development Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,920.

Darin Freeburg

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,900
Base pay
$97,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,900

Darin Freeburg works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Darin earned $97,900 in 2026.