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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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Michelle Hardee

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

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

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.

Jane Bouknight

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

At University of South Carolina, Jane Bouknight serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,843.

Carl Burnitz

IT Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,842
Base pay
$86,842
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,842

Carl Burnitz holds the role of IT Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,842.

Khadijah Sessions

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,827
Base pay
$86,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,827

Khadijah Sessions holds the role of Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,827.

Lisa Cote

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,802
Base pay
$86,802
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,802

At University of South Carolina, Lisa Cote serves as a Student Services Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,802.

Mark Smith

Chemist III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,797
Base pay
$86,797
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,797

Mark Smith is a Chemist III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,797.

Tiara Watson

Psychologist I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,743
Base pay
$86,743
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,743

Tiara Watson works as a Psychologist I for University of South Carolina. Tiara earned $86,743 in 2026.

Casey Wiley

Operations Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,719
Base pay
$86,719
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,719

At University of South Carolina, Casey Wiley serves as a Operations Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,719.

Joseph Mcquail

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,710
Base pay
$86,710
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,710

Joseph Mcquail holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,710.

Fiona Hollis

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,710
Base pay
$86,710
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,710

Fiona Hollis works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Fiona earned $86,710 in 2026.

Alexandra Mathwig

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,700
Base pay
$86,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,700

Alexandra Mathwig holds the role of Student Services Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,700.

Wesley Love

Engineer/Associate Engineer II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,700
Base pay
$86,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,700

Wesley Love is a Engineer/Associate Engineer II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,700.

Amita Verma

Audits Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,700
Base pay
$86,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,700

Amita Verma works as a Audits Manager I for University of South Carolina. Amita earned $86,700 in 2026.

Yuki Ogawa

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,700
Base pay
$86,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,700

Yuki Ogawa holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,700.

Raoni Daconceicaodossantos

Research Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,700
Base pay
$86,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,700

Raoni Daconceicaodossantos holds the role of Research Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,700.

Davon Wright

Human Resources Consultant II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,700
Base pay
$86,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,700

Davon Wright holds the role of Human Resources Consultant II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,700.

Meena Khalili

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,700
Base pay
$86,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,700

Meena Khalili is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,700.

Jeremy Polley

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,700
Base pay
$86,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,700

Jeremy Polley works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Jeremy earned $86,700 in 2026.

Erin Wilson

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,700
Base pay
$86,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,700

Erin Wilson holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,700.

William Bixby

Senior Information Systems / Business An/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,700
Base pay
$86,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,700

At University of South Carolina, William Bixby serves as a Senior Information Systems / Business An. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,700.

Robert Kubinec

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,700
Base pay
$86,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,700

Robert Kubinec works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Robert earned $86,700 in 2026.

Jordan Lewis

Research Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,700
Base pay
$86,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,700

At University of South Carolina, Jordan Lewis serves as a Research Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,700.

Christian Washington

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,700
Base pay
$86,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,700

At University of South Carolina, Christian Washington serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,700.

Betty Wilson

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,700
Base pay
$86,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,700

Betty Wilson works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Betty earned $86,700 in 2026.

Ashley Curren

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,700
Base pay
$86,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,700

At University of South Carolina, Ashley Curren serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,700.

Sujit Pujhari

Research Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,684
Base pay
$86,684
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,684

Sujit Pujhari works as a Research Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Sujit earned $86,684 in 2026.

Chanell Thomas

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,675
Base pay
$86,675
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,675

Chanell Thomas holds the role of Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,675.

Diana Koval

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,635
Base pay
$86,635
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,635

Diana Koval is a Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,635.

Vandana Srivastava

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,600
Base pay
$86,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,600

At University of South Carolina, Vandana Srivastava serves as a Librarian. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,600.

Stephanie Marrs

Human Resources Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,570
Base pay
$86,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,570

At University of South Carolina, Stephanie Marrs serves as a Human Resources Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,570.

Alison Stepp

IT Supervisor II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,564
Base pay
$86,564
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,564

Alison Stepp holds the role of IT Supervisor II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,564.

Chris Hawkins

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,537
Base pay
$86,537
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,537

At University of South Carolina, Chris Hawkins serves as a Athletics Coach. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,537.

Erin Smolak

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,512
Base pay
$86,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,512

Erin Smolak holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,512.

Rachel Bradley

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,510
Base pay
$86,510
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,510

Rachel Bradley is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,510.

Mary Jones

Training and Development Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,510
Base pay
$86,510
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,510

Mary Jones holds the role of Training and Development Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,510.

Mila Tasseva Kurktchieva

Research Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,504
Base pay
$86,504
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,504

Mila Tasseva Kurktchieva holds the role of Research Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,504.

Yasha Becton

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,489
Base pay
$86,489
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,489

Yasha Becton works as a Clinical Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Yasha earned $86,489 in 2026.