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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 66
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/University of South Carolina
Erica Norrisyoung works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II for University of South Carolina. Erica earned $86,843 in 2026.
IT Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, William Donaldson serves as a IT Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,843.
Program Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Jane Bouknight serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,843.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
Cresta Stewart works as a Administrative Manager I for University of South Carolina. Cresta earned $86,843 in 2026.
Program Manager I/University of South Carolina
Michelle Hardee holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,843.
IT Manager I/University of South Carolina
Carl Burnitz holds the role of IT Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,842.
Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina
Khadijah Sessions holds the role of Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,827.
Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Lisa Cote serves as a Student Services Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,802.
Chemist III/University of South Carolina
Mark Smith is a Chemist III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,797.
Psychologist I/University of South Carolina
Tiara Watson works as a Psychologist I for University of South Carolina. Tiara earned $86,743 in 2026.
Operations Manager III/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Casey Wiley serves as a Operations Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,719.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Joseph Mcquail holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,710.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Fiona Hollis works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Fiona earned $86,710 in 2026.
Human Resources Consultant II/University of South Carolina
Davon Wright holds the role of Human Resources Consultant II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,700.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Meena Khalili is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,700.
Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina
Alexandra Mathwig holds the role of Student Services Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,700.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Jeremy Polley works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Jeremy earned $86,700 in 2026.
Program Manager I/University of South Carolina
Erin Wilson holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,700.
Engineer/Associate Engineer II/University of South Carolina
Wesley Love is a Engineer/Associate Engineer II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,700.
Senior Information Systems / Business An/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, William Bixby serves as a Senior Information Systems / Business An. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,700.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Robert Kubinec works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Robert earned $86,700 in 2026.
Audits Manager I/University of South Carolina
Amita Verma works as a Audits Manager I for University of South Carolina. Amita earned $86,700 in 2026.
Research Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Jordan Lewis serves as a Research Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,700.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Yuki Ogawa holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,700.
Research Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Raoni Daconceicaodossantos holds the role of Research Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,700.
Program Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Christian Washington serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,700.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Betty Wilson works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Betty earned $86,700 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Ashley Curren serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,700.
Research Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Sujit Pujhari works as a Research Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Sujit earned $86,684 in 2026.
Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina
Chanell Thomas holds the role of Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,675.
Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina
Diana Koval is a Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,635.
Librarian/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Vandana Srivastava serves as a Librarian. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,600.
Human Resources Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Stephanie Marrs serves as a Human Resources Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,570.
IT Supervisor II/University of South Carolina
Alison Stepp holds the role of IT Supervisor II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,564.
Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Chris Hawkins serves as a Athletics Coach. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,537.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Erin Smolak holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,512.
Program Manager I/University of South Carolina
Rachel Bradley is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,510.
Training and Development Director/University of South Carolina
Mary Jones holds the role of Training and Development Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,510.
Research Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Mila Tasseva Kurktchieva holds the role of Research Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,504.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Yasha Becton works as a Clinical Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Yasha earned $86,489 in 2026.