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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 55

Tarlan Chahardovali

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,401
Base pay
$94,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,401

At University of South Carolina, Tarlan Chahardovali serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,401.

Christine Cook

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,388
Base pay
$94,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,388

Christine Cook is a Librarian at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $94,388.

Justin Byars

Lecturer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,340
Base pay
$94,340
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,340

Justin Byars works as a Lecturer for University of South Carolina. Justin earned $94,340 in 2026.

Christopher Matlock

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,340
Base pay
$94,340
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,340

Christopher Matlock holds the role of Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,340.

Christopher Drake

Application Developer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,340
Base pay
$94,340
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,340

Christopher Drake works as a Application Developer III for University of South Carolina. Christopher earned $94,340 in 2026.

Katie Kathrein

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,340
Base pay
$94,340
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,340

Katie Kathrein works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Katie earned $94,340 in 2026.

Olga Ivashkevich

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,316
Base pay
$94,316
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,316

Olga Ivashkevich is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $94,316.

Siming He

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,245
Base pay
$94,245
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,245

Siming He is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $94,245.

Ruth Luo

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,245
Base pay
$94,245
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,245

Ruth Luo works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Ruth earned $94,245 in 2026.

David Simmons

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,239
Base pay
$94,239
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,239

David Simmons is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $94,239.

Kimberly Simmons

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,238
Base pay
$94,238
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,238

Kimberly Simmons is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $94,238.

Marko Geslani

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,202
Base pay
$94,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,202

At University of South Carolina, Marko Geslani serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,202.

Angela Carnell

Audits Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,177
Base pay
$94,177
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,177

At University of South Carolina, Angela Carnell serves as a Audits Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,177.

Pamela Smith

Audits Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,177
Base pay
$94,177
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,177

Pamela Smith works as a Audits Manager II for University of South Carolina. Pamela earned $94,177 in 2026.

Geoffrey Carr

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,177
Base pay
$94,177
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,177

Geoffrey Carr holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,177.

Adelie Aldergrove

Application Developer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,153
Base pay
$94,153
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,153

Adelie Aldergrove works as a Application Developer III for University of South Carolina. Adelie earned $94,153 in 2026.

Christine Deorio

IT Supervisor II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,046
Base pay
$94,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,046

At University of South Carolina, Christine Deorio serves as a IT Supervisor II. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,046.

James Jolly

Director of Information Services/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,046
Base pay
$94,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,046

James Jolly works as a Director of Information Services for University of South Carolina. James earned $94,046 in 2026.

Phillip Bush

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,041
Base pay
$94,041
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,041

At University of South Carolina, Phillip Bush serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,041.

Christopher Clark

Senior Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,036
Base pay
$94,036
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,036

Christopher Clark works as a Senior Network Administrator for University of South Carolina. Christopher earned $94,036 in 2026.

Koffi Fadimba

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,003
Base pay
$94,003
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,003

Koffi Fadimba works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Koffi earned $94,003 in 2026.

Keith Martin

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$94,000
Base pay
$94,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,000

Keith Martin is a Student Services Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $94,000.

Margaret Mcclinton

Nurse Practitioner/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,983
Base pay
$93,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,983

Margaret Mcclinton is a Nurse Practitioner at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $93,983.

Farahnaz Nafisy

Nurse Practitioner/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,983
Base pay
$93,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,983

Farahnaz Nafisy holds the role of Nurse Practitioner at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,983.

Stephanie Beeler

Nurse Practitioner/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,983
Base pay
$93,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,983

Stephanie Beeler holds the role of Nurse Practitioner at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,983.

Amy Jumper

Senior Information Systems / Business An/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,865
Base pay
$93,865
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,865

Amy Jumper works as a Senior Information Systems / Business An for University of South Carolina. Amy earned $93,865 in 2026.

Hengtao Tang

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,865
Base pay
$93,865
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,865

Hengtao Tang holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,865.

Shawn Jackson

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,865
Base pay
$93,865
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,865

Shawn Jackson is a Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $93,865.

Michelle Arent

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,865
Base pay
$93,865
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,865

Michelle Arent works as a Athletics Administrator for University of South Carolina. Michelle earned $93,865 in 2026.

Susan Brinson

Senior Lecturer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,849
Base pay
$93,849
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,849

At University of South Carolina, Susan Brinson serves as a Senior Lecturer. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,849.

Denise Mcgill

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,842
Base pay
$93,842
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,842

Denise Mcgill holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,842.

Nandita Perumal

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,840
Base pay
$93,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,840

At University of South Carolina, Nandita Perumal serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,840.

Pieter Baker

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,840
Base pay
$93,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,840

Pieter Baker holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,840.

Lauren Fowler

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,840
Base pay
$93,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,840

Lauren Fowler holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,840.

Jarrett Warshaw

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,840
Base pay
$93,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,840

Jarrett Warshaw holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,840.

Lyda Kiser

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,840
Base pay
$93,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,840

Lyda Kiser holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,840.

Melissa Martin

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,778
Base pay
$93,778
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,778

Melissa Martin holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,778.

Lynne Hutchison

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,682
Base pay
$93,682
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,682

Lynne Hutchison works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Lynne earned $93,682 in 2026.

Ashley Shroyer

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,682
Base pay
$93,682
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,682

Ashley Shroyer holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,682.

Michael Fowler

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$93,663
Base pay
$93,663
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,663

Michael Fowler is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $93,663.