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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 65

Jennifer Mellen

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,505
Base pay
$87,505
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,505

Jennifer Mellen works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Jennifer earned $87,505 in 2026.

Nancy Williams

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,456
Base pay
$87,456
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,456

Nancy Williams holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,456.

Robert Murphy

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,391
Base pay
$87,391
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,391

Robert Murphy is a Student Services Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $87,391.

Taylor Camidge

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,391
Base pay
$87,391
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,391

Taylor Camidge holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,391.

Kaitlin Boyle

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,378
Base pay
$87,378
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,378

Kaitlin Boyle works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Kaitlin earned $87,378 in 2026.

Adam Roberge

Environmental Health Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,328
Base pay
$87,328
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,328

At University of South Carolina, Adam Roberge serves as a Environmental Health Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,328.

Jeanne Britton

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,221
Base pay
$87,221
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,221

Jeanne Britton holds the role of Librarian at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,221.

Christopher Cardelli

Communications Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,220
Base pay
$87,220
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,220

Christopher Cardelli holds the role of Communications Manager at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,220.

Brian Parr

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,211
Base pay
$87,211
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,211

Brian Parr holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,211.

Sherlyn Thomas

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,210
Base pay
$87,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,210

At University of South Carolina, Sherlyn Thomas serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,210.

Susan Quinn

IT Consultant II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,185
Base pay
$87,185
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,185

Susan Quinn holds the role of IT Consultant II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,185.

Lisa Wrightenberry

Executive Assistant II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,185
Base pay
$87,185
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,185

Lisa Wrightenberry works as a Executive Assistant II for University of South Carolina. Lisa earned $87,185 in 2026.

Kristin Hall

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,156
Base pay
$87,156
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,156

Kristin Hall is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $87,156.

Rhea Matthews

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,100
Base pay
$87,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,100

At University of South Carolina, Rhea Matthews serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,100.

Andre Megerdichian

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,048
Base pay
$87,048
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,048

Andre Megerdichian works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Andre earned $87,048 in 2026.

Jens Pierre D'Autel

IT Supervisor II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,048
Base pay
$87,048
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,048

Jens Pierre D'Autel is a IT Supervisor II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $87,048.

Amy Fraley

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,032
Base pay
$87,032
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,032

Amy Fraley is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $87,032.

Michael Wade

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,027
Base pay
$87,027
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,027

Michael Wade works as a Student Services Manager III for University of South Carolina. Michael earned $87,027 in 2026.

Sandra Greene

Academic Program Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,012
Base pay
$87,012
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,012

Sandra Greene works as a Academic Program Manager for University of South Carolina. Sandra earned $87,012 in 2026.

Steven Peacock

Law Enforcement Officer IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,011
Base pay
$87,011
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,011

Steven Peacock holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,011.

David Dohan

IT Supervisor II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,000
Base pay
$87,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,000

At University of South Carolina, David Dohan serves as a IT Supervisor II. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,000.

Valerie Vera

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,000
Base pay
$87,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,000

Valerie Vera holds the role of Librarian at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,000.

Ziyou Jiang

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,000
Base pay
$87,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,000

Ziyou Jiang works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Ziyou earned $87,000 in 2026.

Youngdeok Lee

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,000
Base pay
$87,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,000

Youngdeok Lee works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Youngdeok earned $87,000 in 2026.

Heuibeom Lee

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,000
Base pay
$87,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,000

Heuibeom Lee works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Heuibeom earned $87,000 in 2026.

Gimantha Perera

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,000
Base pay
$87,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,000

Gimantha Perera works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Gimantha earned $87,000 in 2026.

Chen Nee

Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,000
Base pay
$87,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,000

Chen Nee is a Program Coordinator II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $87,000.

Shilpa Shivakumar

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,933
Base pay
$86,933
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,933

Shilpa Shivakumar holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,933.

William Jones

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,931
Base pay
$86,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,931

William Jones holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,931.

Kelly Browne

Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,922
Base pay
$86,922
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,922

At University of South Carolina, Kelly Browne serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,922.

Candice Edrington

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,922
Base pay
$86,922
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,922

Candice Edrington holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,922.

Wesley Stevens

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,922
Base pay
$86,922
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,922

Wesley Stevens works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Wesley earned $86,922 in 2026.

Samuel Cooper

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,918
Base pay
$86,918
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,918

At University of South Carolina, Samuel Cooper serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,918.

Daniel Freeman

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,887
Base pay
$86,887
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,887

Daniel Freeman works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Daniel earned $86,887 in 2026.

Heather Stewartgrant

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,863
Base pay
$86,863
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,863

Heather Stewartgrant is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,863.

Rebecca Boyd

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,862
Base pay
$86,862
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,862

Rebecca Boyd works as a Student Services Manager III for University of South Carolina. Rebecca earned $86,862 in 2026.

Tamila Pringle

Human Resources Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,850
Base pay
$86,850
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,850

Tamila Pringle works as a Human Resources Manager I for University of South Carolina. Tamila earned $86,850 in 2026.

Kimberly Seibles

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,843
Base pay
$86,843
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,843

Kimberly Seibles holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,843.

Randall Borawski

IT Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,843
Base pay
$86,843
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,843

Randall Borawski holds the role of IT Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,843.

Tonya Holladay

IT Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,843
Base pay
$86,843
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,843

Tonya Holladay holds the role of IT Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,843.