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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
Total payroll
$581.9M
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

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.

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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Record list

Employees

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Michael Walsh

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,967
Base pay
$92,967
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,967

Michael Walsh works as a Clinical Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Michael earned $92,967 in 2026.

Sharon Gumina

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,955
Base pay
$92,955
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,955

At University of South Carolina, Sharon Gumina serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,955.

Monica Colonaguirre

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,922
Base pay
$92,922
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,922

Monica Colonaguirre works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Monica earned $92,922 in 2026.

Fred Dings

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,820
Base pay
$92,820
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,820

Fred Dings is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $92,820.

Isabel Romero

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,820
Base pay
$92,820
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,820

Isabel Romero is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $92,820.

Brady Gregor

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,820
Base pay
$92,820
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,820

Brady Gregor works as a Athletics Coach for University of South Carolina. Brady earned $92,820 in 2026.

Christopher Nesmith

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,794
Base pay
$92,794
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,794

Christopher Nesmith is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $92,794.

Jeffrey Shaw

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,792
Base pay
$92,792
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,792

Jeffrey Shaw is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $92,792.

Jessalyn Walker

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,769
Base pay
$92,769
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,769

Jessalyn Walker holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,769.

Christi Metcalfe

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,753
Base pay
$92,753
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,753

Christi Metcalfe holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,753.

Tracy Skipper

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,751
Base pay
$92,751
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,751

Tracy Skipper holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,751.

Andrew Beer

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,699
Base pay
$92,699
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,699

Andrew Beer works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Andrew earned $92,699 in 2026.

Daniel Williams

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,697
Base pay
$92,697
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,697

Daniel Williams is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $92,697.

Marjorie Duffie

Public Information Director II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,630
Base pay
$92,630
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,630

At University of South Carolina, Marjorie Duffie serves as a Public Information Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,630.

Yongjin Hwang

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,608
Base pay
$92,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,608

Yongjin Hwang is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $92,608.

John Sun

Human Resources Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,595
Base pay
$92,595
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,595

John Sun holds the role of Human Resources Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,595.

John Harley

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,526
Base pay
$92,526
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,526

At University of South Carolina, John Harley serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,526.

Patricia Williams

Project Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,512
Base pay
$92,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,512

At University of South Carolina, Patricia Williams serves as a Project Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,512.

Juan Estevez

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,500
Base pay
$92,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,500

Juan Estevez is a Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $92,500.

Tammy Cummings

Senior Research Associate/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,491
Base pay
$92,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,491

Tammy Cummings works as a Senior Research Associate for University of South Carolina. Tammy earned $92,491 in 2026.

Meeta Banerjee

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,491
Base pay
$92,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,491

Meeta Banerjee is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $92,491.

Brian Hollis

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,491
Base pay
$92,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,491

Brian Hollis holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,491.

Kristy Welshhans

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,491
Base pay
$92,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,491

At University of South Carolina, Kristy Welshhans serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,491.

Gretchen Woertendyke

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,488
Base pay
$92,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,488

Gretchen Woertendyke holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,488.

Leroy Sims

Facilities Maintenance Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,463
Base pay
$92,463
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,463

Leroy Sims holds the role of Facilities Maintenance Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,463.

Delandous Haynes

Public Information Director II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,440
Base pay
$92,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,440

At University of South Carolina, Delandous Haynes serves as a Public Information Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,440.

Wendy Clemmer

Grants Administrator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,340
Base pay
$92,340
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,340

Wendy Clemmer holds the role of Grants Administrator II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,340.

Tanya Widemandavis

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,312
Base pay
$92,312
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,312

Tanya Widemandavis is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $92,312.

Thaddeus Davis

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,312
Base pay
$92,312
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,312

Thaddeus Davis holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,312.

Steven Iacono

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,310
Base pay
$92,310
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,310

Steven Iacono works as a Program Manager I for University of South Carolina. Steven earned $92,310 in 2026.

Kristi Davis

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,300
Base pay
$92,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,300

Kristi Davis works as a Program Manager I for University of South Carolina. Kristi earned $92,300 in 2026.

Alison Hogue

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,299
Base pay
$92,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,299

Alison Hogue holds the role of Student Services Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,299.

Patrick Owens

Senior Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,299
Base pay
$92,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,299

Patrick Owens works as a Senior Network Administrator for University of South Carolina. Patrick earned $92,299 in 2026.

Nora Dragovic

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,299
Base pay
$92,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,299

Nora Dragovic works as a Student Services Manager III for University of South Carolina. Nora earned $92,299 in 2026.

Ashley Byrdwhite

Program Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,299
Base pay
$92,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,299

Ashley Byrdwhite holds the role of Program Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,299.

Jason Munsell

Department Chair/Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,268
Base pay
$92,268
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,268

Jason Munsell works as a Department Chair/Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Jason earned $92,268 in 2026.

Susan Vanderborg

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,263
Base pay
$92,263
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,263

Susan Vanderborg is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $92,263.

Courtney Worsham

Lecturer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,194
Base pay
$92,194
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,194

Courtney Worsham holds the role of Lecturer at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,194.

Diondra Black

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,158
Base pay
$92,158
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,158

At University of South Carolina, Diondra Black serves as a Student Services Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,158.

Brittoni Reynolds

Facilities Maintenance Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$92,132
Base pay
$92,132
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,132

Brittoni Reynolds holds the role of Facilities Maintenance Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,132.