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.
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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
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Research Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Claudia Grillo is a Research Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $91,308.
Librarian/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Elizabeth West serves as a Librarian. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,264.
Instructor/University of South Carolina
Bhavanachowdary Ginjupally is a Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $91,257.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Andrea Jilling serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,257.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Pearl Fernandes holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,210.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Joanna Scoggins serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,167.
Human Resources Manager I/University of South Carolina
Carolyn Johnson is a Human Resources Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $91,158.
Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Wilma Sims serves as a Senior Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,141.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Seulghee Lee is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $91,082.
Program Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Jennifer Tilford serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,028.
Program Manager I/University of South Carolina
Sarah Livingston holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,000.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Tuyen Huynh works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Tuyen earned $91,000 in 2026.
Librarian/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Andrea Lhommedieu serves as a Librarian. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,000.
Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina
Renda Montford is a Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $91,000.
Executive Assistant III/University of South Carolina
Dana Woodward is a Executive Assistant III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $91,000.
Human Resources Director III/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Joseph Miller serves as a Human Resources Director III. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,998.
Application Developer III/University of South Carolina
Henry Crotwell works as a Application Developer III for University of South Carolina. Henry earned $90,998 in 2026.
Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina
Edmund Short is a Student Services Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $90,998.
Information Systems / Business Analyst I/University of South Carolina
Ryan Horton works as a Information Systems / Business Analyst I for University of South Carolina. Ryan earned $90,996 in 2026.
Academic Program Manager/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Laura Faile serves as a Academic Program Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,976.
Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina
Sarah Jusiewicz works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Sarah earned $90,951 in 2026.
Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
Paul Graham works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Paul earned $90,948 in 2026.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/University of South Carolina
Kathleen Spencer holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,934.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Sharonne Calvin serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,928.
Senior Network Administrator/University of South Carolina
Olga Agafonova is a Senior Network Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $90,892.
Human Resources Director II/University of South Carolina
Samantha Jones works as a Human Resources Director II for University of South Carolina. Samantha earned $90,892 in 2026.
Librarian/University of South Carolina
Michael Appling is a Librarian at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $90,871.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/University of South Carolina
Bruce Oliver works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for University of South Carolina. Bruce earned $90,852 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Meisam Khalilarjmandi is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $90,838.
Chemist III/University of South Carolina
Lijian He holds the role of Chemist III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,819.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Eric Robinson is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $90,818.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Christine Wernet holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,800.
Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
Laura Smith works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Laura earned $90,748 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Robin Dipietro serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,743.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Jun Zhao holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,736.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Daniel Hood serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,725.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Leon Jackson serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,670.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Mindy Fenske holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,670.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Terry Kim is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $90,658.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Catherine Canino serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,609.