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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 67

Ismahan Arslanari

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

Ismahan Arslanari works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Ismahan earned $86,489 in 2026.

Roseanne Shaw

Information Systems / Business Analyst I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,485
Base pay
$86,485
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,485

Roseanne Shaw is a Information Systems / Business Analyst I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,485.

Zachary Frehse

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,482
Base pay
$86,482
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,482

Zachary Frehse works as a Athletics Administrator for University of South Carolina. Zachary earned $86,482 in 2026.

Robert Kemp

Law Enforcement Officer IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,474
Base pay
$86,474
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,474

Robert Kemp holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,474.

Melissa Arcuri

Law Enforcement Officer IV/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,474
Base pay
$86,474
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,474

Melissa Arcuri is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,474.

Stephanie Mclawhorn

Clinical Associate/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,466
Base pay
$86,466
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,466

At University of South Carolina, Stephanie Mclawhorn serves as a Clinical Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,466.

Cory Schnell

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,437
Base pay
$86,437
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,437

Cory Schnell is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,437.

Kelly Fleming

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,437
Base pay
$86,437
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,437

Kelly Fleming holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,437.

John Hutchens

Education Associate/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,396
Base pay
$86,396
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,396

At University of South Carolina, John Hutchens serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,396.

Lasonya Caldwell

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,315
Base pay
$86,315
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,315

Lasonya Caldwell holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,315.

Fatih Ari

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,308
Base pay
$86,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,308

Fatih Ari is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,308.

Alyssa Smith

Senior Consultant/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,256
Base pay
$86,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,256

Alyssa Smith holds the role of Senior Consultant at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,256.

Justin Weinberg

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,168
Base pay
$86,168
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,168

Justin Weinberg is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,168.

Nina Schreiner

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,159
Base pay
$86,159
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,159

Nina Schreiner holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,159.

Christina Smith

Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,125
Base pay
$86,125
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,125

Christina Smith works as a Student Services Manager III for University of South Carolina. Christina earned $86,125 in 2026.

Paul Featheringill

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,084
Base pay
$86,084
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,084

Paul Featheringill is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,084.

Chakira Hogan

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,000
Base pay
$86,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,000

Chakira Hogan is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,000.

Susmit Suresh Gulavani

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,000
Base pay
$86,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,000

Susmit Suresh Gulavani is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,000.

Chang Ma

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,000
Base pay
$86,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,000

Chang Ma works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Chang earned $86,000 in 2026.

Jessica Mathis

Construction Project Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$86,000
Base pay
$86,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,000

Jessica Mathis is a Construction Project Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,000.

Scott Farrand

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,991
Base pay
$85,991
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,991

At University of South Carolina, Scott Farrand serves as a Senior Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,991.

Li Cai

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,975
Base pay
$85,975
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,975

Li Cai works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Li earned $85,975 in 2026.

William Knapp

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,939
Base pay
$85,939
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,939

William Knapp holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,939.

Timothy Simmons

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,898
Base pay
$85,898
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,898

At University of South Carolina, Timothy Simmons serves as a Librarian. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,898.

An Demeester

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,892
Base pay
$85,892
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,892

At University of South Carolina, An Demeester serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,892.

Erin Mcdonald

Public Information Director II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,760
Base pay
$85,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,760

Erin Mcdonald holds the role of Public Information Director II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,760.

Nicole Doll

Public Information Director II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,760
Base pay
$85,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,760

Nicole Doll is a Public Information Director II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $85,760.

Lindsey Logue

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,744
Base pay
$85,744
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,744

Lindsey Logue works as a Program Manager I for University of South Carolina. Lindsey earned $85,744 in 2026.

Tgaja Johnson

Application Developer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,722
Base pay
$85,722
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,722

Tgaja Johnson works as a Application Developer III for University of South Carolina. Tgaja earned $85,722 in 2026.

Varun Goel

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,680
Base pay
$85,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,680

Varun Goel is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $85,680.

Shana Dry

Public Information Director I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,620
Base pay
$85,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,620

Shana Dry is a Public Information Director I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $85,620.

Courtney Buzan

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,500
Base pay
$85,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,500

At University of South Carolina, Courtney Buzan serves as a Student Services Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,500.

Nolan Russell

Environmental Health Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,464
Base pay
$85,464
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,464

Nolan Russell holds the role of Environmental Health Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,464.

David Estey

Environmental Health Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,464
Base pay
$85,464
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,464

David Estey is a Environmental Health Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $85,464.

Sher Chhetri

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,462
Base pay
$85,462
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,462

Sher Chhetri works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Sher earned $85,462 in 2026.

Malory Spicer

IT Consultant II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,460
Base pay
$85,460
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,460

Malory Spicer is a IT Consultant II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $85,460.

Nicole Carrico

Communications Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,442
Base pay
$85,442
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,442

Nicole Carrico is a Communications Manager at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $85,442.

Michael Riffle

IT Supervisor II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,441
Base pay
$85,441
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,441

Michael Riffle holds the role of IT Supervisor II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,441.

Mjonathan Hooks

Public Information Director II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,441
Base pay
$85,441
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,441

Mjonathan Hooks works as a Public Information Director II for University of South Carolina. Mjonathan earned $85,441 in 2026.

Daniel Foster

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,416
Base pay
$85,416
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,416

Daniel Foster works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Daniel earned $85,416 in 2026.