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 52
Human Resources Manager II/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Tawana Johnson serves as a Human Resources Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,998.
Alumni/Development Manager II/University of South Carolina
Emily Berry works as a Alumni/Development Manager II for University of South Carolina. Emily earned $96,972 in 2026.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Christine Wheeler is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $96,900.
Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Jason Calanog serves as a Athletics Coach. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,900.
Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina
William Sheppard works as a Student Services Manager III for University of South Carolina. William earned $96,810 in 2026.
Project Manager I/University of South Carolina
Jessica Koumas holds the role of Project Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,806.
Program Manager I/University of South Carolina
Victoria Costello works as a Program Manager I for University of South Carolina. Victoria earned $96,803 in 2026.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Elizabeth Barnes serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,791.
Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
Cyntrice Thomas holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,757.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Xueying Yang is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $96,681.
Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
Kevin Ayres is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $96,680.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
Robert Ellis works as a Administrative Manager I for University of South Carolina. Robert earned $96,668 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Maureen Carrigan serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,663.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Alessandra Porcu works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Alessandra earned $96,660 in 2026.
Senior Information Systems / Business An/University of South Carolina
Jennifer Storey works as a Senior Information Systems / Business An for University of South Carolina. Jennifer earned $96,653 in 2026.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/University of South Carolina
Mary Moonen is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $96,615.
Program Manager I/University of South Carolina
Christopher Robison holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,615.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Timothy James works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Timothy earned $96,585 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Robert Landrum is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $96,585.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Mdrafiqulislam Rana is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $96,509.
Administrative Manager II/University of South Carolina
Candis Golston is a Administrative Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $96,475.
Construction Project Manager II/University of South Carolina
Dan Reider works as a Construction Project Manager II for University of South Carolina. Dan earned $96,472 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Xudong Zhang holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,461.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Allison Marsh serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,456.
Instructor/University of South Carolina
Patrick Wright holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,438.
Program Manager II/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Catherine Sturm serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,421.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Sarah Carroll serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,380.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Elizabeth Watson holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,380.
Construction Project Manager II/University of South Carolina
John Thomas holds the role of Construction Project Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,368.
Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina
James Smith works as a Athletics Coach for University of South Carolina. James earned $96,368 in 2026.
Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
Alexandria Reynolds holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,368.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Holly Pae is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $96,273.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Ognian Trifonov serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,260.
Information Systems / Business Analyst I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Julia Bellon serves as a Information Systems / Business Analyst I. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,227.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Debra Wiley holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,189.
Program Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Yolonda Hannah serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,134.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Tina Herzberg serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,092.
Law Enforcement Officer V/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Jason Zike serves as a Law Enforcement Officer V. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,045.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, William Thrasher serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,012.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Paul Comitz is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $96,012.