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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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Joshua Josey

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,786
Base pay
$88,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,786

Joshua Josey is a Student Services Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,786.

Robert James

Engineer/Associate Engineer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,750
Base pay
$88,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,750

At University of South Carolina, Robert James serves as a Engineer/Associate Engineer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,750.

Christian Johnson

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,740
Base pay
$88,740
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,740

Christian Johnson is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,740.

Junfeng Chen

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,740
Base pay
$88,740
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,740

Junfeng Chen works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Junfeng earned $88,740 in 2026.

Brian Levy

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,740
Base pay
$88,740
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,740

Brian Levy works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Brian earned $88,740 in 2026.

Laura Droege

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,702
Base pay
$88,702
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,702

Laura Droege works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Laura earned $88,702 in 2026.

Hao Liu

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,702
Base pay
$88,702
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,702

Hao Liu holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,702.

Elaine Chun

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,667
Base pay
$88,667
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,667

Elaine Chun holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,667.

Anne Gulick

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,667
Base pay
$88,667
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,667

At University of South Carolina, Anne Gulick serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,667.

Tara Powell

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,667
Base pay
$88,667
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,667

At University of South Carolina, Tara Powell serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,667.

Leslie Haynsworth

Public Information Director II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,650
Base pay
$88,650
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,650

Leslie Haynsworth works as a Public Information Director II for University of South Carolina. Leslie earned $88,650 in 2026.

Hui Chen

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,650
Base pay
$88,650
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,650

Hui Chen is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,650.

Xiaoxue Fu

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,650
Base pay
$88,650
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,650

Xiaoxue Fu is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,650.

Katherine Toll

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,650
Base pay
$88,650
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,650

Katherine Toll is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,650.

John Williams

IT Security Specialist/ Analyst III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,650
Base pay
$88,650
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,650

John Williams holds the role of IT Security Specialist/ Analyst III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,650.

Paul Toriello

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,650
Base pay
$88,650
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,650

Paul Toriello works as a Assistant Dean for University of South Carolina. Paul earned $88,650 in 2026.

James Croker

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,650
Base pay
$88,650
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,650

James Croker is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,650.

Kate Channell

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,650
Base pay
$88,650
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,650

Kate Channell holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,650.

Devin Bowes

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,650
Base pay
$88,650
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,650

Devin Bowes is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,650.

Curisa Tucker

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,650
Base pay
$88,650
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,650

Curisa Tucker holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,650.

Nicole Vaughn

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,599
Base pay
$88,599
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,599

Nicole Vaughn holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,599.

Volkan Sevim

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,574
Base pay
$88,574
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,574

Volkan Sevim is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,574.

Craig Brandhorst

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,529
Base pay
$88,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,529

Craig Brandhorst holds the role of Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,529.

Dagmara Bruce

Human Resources Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,497
Base pay
$88,497
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,497

Dagmara Bruce is a Human Resources Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,497.

Douglas White

Department Chair/Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,482
Base pay
$88,482
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,482

Douglas White works as a Department Chair/Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Douglas earned $88,482 in 2026.

Anna Feliciano

Psychologist I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,477
Base pay
$88,477
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,477

Anna Feliciano is a Psychologist I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,477.

Benjamin Meekins

Research Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,444
Base pay
$88,444
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,444

At University of South Carolina, Benjamin Meekins serves as a Research Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,444.

Duncan Norton

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,444
Base pay
$88,444
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,444

Duncan Norton holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,444.

Kun Chang

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,434
Base pay
$88,434
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,434

At University of South Carolina, Kun Chang serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,434.

Rebecca Freeman

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,399
Base pay
$88,399
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,399

Rebecca Freeman works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Rebecca earned $88,399 in 2026.

Buffie Schmidt

Lecturer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,393
Base pay
$88,393
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,393

Buffie Schmidt works as a Lecturer for University of South Carolina. Buffie earned $88,393 in 2026.

Austin Laforest

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,343
Base pay
$88,343
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,343

Austin Laforest holds the role of Student Services Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,343.

Christina Baynum

Environmental Health Manager IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,295
Base pay
$88,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,295

Christina Baynum works as a Environmental Health Manager IV for University of South Carolina. Christina earned $88,295 in 2026.

Ruth Mccutcheon

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,295
Base pay
$88,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,295

At University of South Carolina, Ruth Mccutcheon serves as a Librarian. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,295.

Joseph Herman

Research Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,250
Base pay
$88,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,250

At University of South Carolina, Joseph Herman serves as a Research Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,250.

Charles Mcdonald

Development Officer II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,240
Base pay
$88,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,240

Charles Mcdonald holds the role of Development Officer II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,240.

Sarah Sellhorst

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,220
Base pay
$88,220
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,220

Sarah Sellhorst works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Sarah earned $88,220 in 2026.

Melissa Bell

Grants Administrator IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,184
Base pay
$88,184
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,184

Melissa Bell is a Grants Administrator IV at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,184.

Natalie Smithkenner

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,160
Base pay
$88,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,160

At University of South Carolina, Natalie Smithkenner serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,160.

Christopher Howard

Information Systems / Business Analyst I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,145
Base pay
$88,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,145

At University of South Carolina, Christopher Howard serves as a Information Systems / Business Analyst I. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,145.