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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 51

Brett Altschul

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,899
Base pay
$97,899
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,899

Brett Altschul holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,899.

Michael Dial

IT Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,873
Base pay
$97,873
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,873

Michael Dial is a IT Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $97,873.

Anna Burch

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,855
Base pay
$97,855
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,855

Anna Burch is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $97,855.

Kimberly Ritchie

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,806
Base pay
$97,806
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,806

Kimberly Ritchie holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,806.

Jennifer Fillo

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,792
Base pay
$97,792
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,792

Jennifer Fillo holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,792.

Charles Adams

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,744
Base pay
$97,744
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,744

Charles Adams is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $97,744.

Kelan Lu

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,701
Base pay
$97,701
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,701

At University of South Carolina, Kelan Lu serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,701.

Steven Taylor

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,668
Base pay
$97,668
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,668

Steven Taylor works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Steven earned $97,668 in 2026.

Brandon Wright

Program Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,663
Base pay
$97,663
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,663

Brandon Wright is a Program Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $97,663.

Ana Dubnjakovic

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,646
Base pay
$97,646
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,646

At University of South Carolina, Ana Dubnjakovic serves as a Librarian. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,646.

Sabrina Williams

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,628
Base pay
$97,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,628

Sabrina Williams is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $97,628.

Philis Best

Human Resources Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,607
Base pay
$97,607
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,607

Philis Best is a Human Resources Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $97,607.

Khrystal Smith

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,579
Base pay
$97,579
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,579

Khrystal Smith holds the role of Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,579.

Kyle Gilbert

Law Enforcement Officer IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,529
Base pay
$97,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,529

Kyle Gilbert holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,529.

Ndia Thomas

IT Security Specialist/ Analyst III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,515
Base pay
$97,515
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,515

At University of South Carolina, Ndia Thomas serves as a IT Security Specialist/ Analyst III. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,515.

Bridget Coleman

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,495
Base pay
$97,495
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,495

Bridget Coleman works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Bridget earned $97,495 in 2026.

Jessica Burchett

Grants Administrator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,472
Base pay
$97,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,472

Jessica Burchett works as a Grants Administrator II for University of South Carolina. Jessica earned $97,472 in 2026.

Catherine Birmingham

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,463
Base pay
$97,463
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,463

Catherine Birmingham holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,463.

Lizabeth Zack

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,459
Base pay
$97,459
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,459

Lizabeth Zack works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Lizabeth earned $97,459 in 2026.

Shelandra Black

Administrative Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,417
Base pay
$97,417
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,417

Shelandra Black works as a Administrative Manager III for University of South Carolina. Shelandra earned $97,417 in 2026.

Mark Shaffer

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,405
Base pay
$97,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,405

Mark Shaffer is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $97,405.

Craig Stanley

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,405
Base pay
$97,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,405

At University of South Carolina, Craig Stanley serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,405.

Gregory Cherry

IT Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,405
Base pay
$97,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,405

Gregory Cherry holds the role of IT Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,405.

Peter Loper

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,405
Base pay
$97,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,405

Peter Loper works as a Clinical Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Peter earned $97,405 in 2026.

Jill Slice

Nurse Practitioner/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,403
Base pay
$97,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,403

At University of South Carolina, Jill Slice serves as a Nurse Practitioner. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,403.

Jayne Violette

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,319
Base pay
$97,319
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,319

At University of South Carolina, Jayne Violette serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,319.

Diane Parham

Director of Information Services/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,284
Base pay
$97,284
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,284

At University of South Carolina, Diane Parham serves as a Director of Information Services. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,284.

Joel Scraper

Department Chair/Head/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,214
Base pay
$97,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,214

Joel Scraper works as a Department Chair/Head for University of South Carolina. Joel earned $97,214 in 2026.

George Fetner

Development Officer II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,206
Base pay
$97,206
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,206

George Fetner works as a Development Officer II for University of South Carolina. George earned $97,206 in 2026.

Charlotte Stalvey

Grants Administrator IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,180
Base pay
$97,180
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,180

At University of South Carolina, Charlotte Stalvey serves as a Grants Administrator IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,180.

Greta Freeman

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,145
Base pay
$97,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,145

Greta Freeman is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $97,145.

Melanie Blackburn

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,116
Base pay
$97,116
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,116

Melanie Blackburn holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,116.

Minji Kim

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,115
Base pay
$97,115
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,115

Minji Kim is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $97,115.

Bentley Coffey

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,099
Base pay
$97,099
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,099

Bentley Coffey is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $97,099.

Scott Phinney

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,082
Base pay
$97,082
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,082

Scott Phinney is a Librarian at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $97,082.

Sheree Martin

Information Systems / Business Analyst I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,019
Base pay
$97,019
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,019

At University of South Carolina, Sheree Martin serves as a Information Systems / Business Analyst I. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,019.

Matthew Hinds

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,003
Base pay
$97,003
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,003

Matthew Hinds is a Student Services Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $97,003.

John Williams

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,000
Base pay
$97,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,000

John Williams is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $97,000.

Mckenzie Osborne

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,000
Base pay
$97,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,000

Mckenzie Osborne is a Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $97,000.

Sarvesh Sawant

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$97,000
Base pay
$97,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,000

At University of South Carolina, Sarvesh Sawant serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,000.