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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 53

Mark Rodger

Athletic Trainer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$96,000
Base pay
$96,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,000

Mark Rodger is a Athletic Trainer at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $96,000.

Melissa Spring

Director of Project Management/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,954
Base pay
$95,954
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,954

At University of South Carolina, Melissa Spring serves as a Director of Project Management. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,954.

David Kneas

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,941
Base pay
$95,941
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,941

David Kneas is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $95,941.

Whitney Brown

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,937
Base pay
$95,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,937

Whitney Brown holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,937.

Enrique Lopezrodriguez

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,880
Base pay
$95,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,880

Enrique Lopezrodriguez is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $95,880.

Stephen Taylor

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,874
Base pay
$95,874
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,874

Stephen Taylor works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Stephen earned $95,874 in 2026.

Sarah Edmunds

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,874
Base pay
$95,874
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,874

At University of South Carolina, Sarah Edmunds serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,874.

Daniel Cooper

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,874
Base pay
$95,874
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,874

Daniel Cooper holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,874.

Terry Whittington

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,874
Base pay
$95,874
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,874

At University of South Carolina, Terry Whittington serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,874.

Nada Goodrum

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,874
Base pay
$95,874
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,874

Nada Goodrum is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $95,874.

Natasha Delahunt

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,820
Base pay
$95,820
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,820

Natasha Delahunt holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,820.

Brian Hipp

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,820
Base pay
$95,820
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,820

Brian Hipp holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,820.

Robert Bailey

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,820
Base pay
$95,820
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,820

Robert Bailey is a Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $95,820.

Lance Cooper

Public Information Director II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,808
Base pay
$95,808
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,808

At University of South Carolina, Lance Cooper serves as a Public Information Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,808.

Lauren Hoffer

Department Chair/Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,721
Base pay
$95,721
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,721

Lauren Hoffer holds the role of Department Chair/Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,721.

Jose Arvelo

Law Enforcement Officer IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,692
Base pay
$95,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,692

At University of South Carolina, Jose Arvelo serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,692.

Sara Schneckloth

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,677
Base pay
$95,677
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,677

Sara Schneckloth works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Sara earned $95,677 in 2026.

Kim Macavoysorochen

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,611
Base pay
$95,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,611

At University of South Carolina, Kim Macavoysorochen serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,611.

Meredith Deboom

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,608
Base pay
$95,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,608

Meredith Deboom works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Meredith earned $95,608 in 2026.

Tara Mortensen

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,585
Base pay
$95,585
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,585

At University of South Carolina, Tara Mortensen serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,585.

Andrew Shifflett

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,544
Base pay
$95,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,544

Andrew Shifflett is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $95,544.

Donald Mills

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,543
Base pay
$95,543
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,543

Donald Mills is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $95,543.

Alexandria Tharpe

Academic Program Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,527
Base pay
$95,527
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,527

Alexandria Tharpe holds the role of Academic Program Manager at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,527.

Rachel Onley

Academic Program Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,527
Base pay
$95,527
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,527

Rachel Onley is a Academic Program Manager at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $95,527.

William Beckham

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,525
Base pay
$95,525
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,525

William Beckham is a Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $95,525.

Helen Le

Academic Program Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,525
Base pay
$95,525
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,525

Helen Le holds the role of Academic Program Manager at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,525.

Courtney Smith

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,500
Base pay
$95,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,500

At University of South Carolina, Courtney Smith serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,500.

Thomas Kelly

IT Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,423
Base pay
$95,423
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,423

Thomas Kelly works as a IT Manager II for University of South Carolina. Thomas earned $95,423 in 2026.

Twaina Harris

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,423
Base pay
$95,423
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,423

Twaina Harris works as a Assistant Dean for University of South Carolina. Twaina earned $95,423 in 2026.

Eddie Howard

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,423
Base pay
$95,423
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,423

Eddie Howard holds the role of Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,423.

Yasemin Boduroglu

Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,423
Base pay
$95,423
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,423

Yasemin Boduroglu holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,423.

Ehsan Nik

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,410
Base pay
$95,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,410

Ehsan Nik is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $95,410.

Nancy Kennedy

Registered Nurse II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,370
Base pay
$95,370
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,370

Nancy Kennedy holds the role of Registered Nurse II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,370.

Peter Martinez

IT Supervisor II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,370
Base pay
$95,370
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,370

At University of South Carolina, Peter Martinez serves as a IT Supervisor II. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,370.

Laveta Gibson

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,336
Base pay
$95,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,336

At University of South Carolina, Laveta Gibson serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,336.

Katherine Wuchenich

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,331
Base pay
$95,331
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,331

Katherine Wuchenich holds the role of Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,331.

Andrew Ortaglia

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,317
Base pay
$95,317
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,317

At University of South Carolina, Andrew Ortaglia serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,317.

Lydia Brandt

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,279
Base pay
$95,279
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,279

Lydia Brandt is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $95,279.

Marta Bornstein

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,273
Base pay
$95,273
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,273

At University of South Carolina, Marta Bornstein serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,273.

Bruce Suddeth

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$95,250
Base pay
$95,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,250

Bruce Suddeth works as a Program Manager I for University of South Carolina. Bruce earned $95,250 in 2026.