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.
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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
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Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Ismahan Arslanari works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Ismahan earned $86,489 in 2026.
Information Systems / Business Analyst I/University of South Carolina
Roseanne Shaw is a Information Systems / Business Analyst I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,485.
Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina
Zachary Frehse works as a Athletics Administrator for University of South Carolina. Zachary earned $86,482 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/University of South Carolina
Melissa Arcuri is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,474.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/University of South Carolina
Robert Kemp holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,474.
Clinical Associate/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Stephanie Mclawhorn serves as a Clinical Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,466.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Cory Schnell is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,437.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Kelly Fleming holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,437.
Education Associate/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, John Hutchens serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,396.
Program Manager I/University of South Carolina
Lasonya Caldwell holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,315.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Fatih Ari is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,308.
Senior Consultant/University of South Carolina
Alyssa Smith holds the role of Senior Consultant at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,256.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Justin Weinberg is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,168.
Program Manager I/University of South Carolina
Nina Schreiner holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,159.
Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina
Christina Smith works as a Student Services Manager III for University of South Carolina. Christina earned $86,125 in 2026.
Program Manager I/University of South Carolina
Paul Featheringill is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,084.
Program Manager I/University of South Carolina
Chakira Hogan is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,000.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Susmit Suresh Gulavani is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,000.
Construction Project Manager II/University of South Carolina
Jessica Mathis is a Construction Project Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $86,000.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Chang Ma works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Chang earned $86,000 in 2026.
Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Scott Farrand serves as a Senior Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,991.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Li Cai works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Li earned $85,975 in 2026.
Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
William Knapp holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,939.
Librarian/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Timothy Simmons serves as a Librarian. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,898.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, An Demeester serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,892.
Public Information Director II/University of South Carolina
Erin Mcdonald holds the role of Public Information Director II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,760.
Public Information Director II/University of South Carolina
Nicole Doll is a Public Information Director II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $85,760.
Program Manager I/University of South Carolina
Lindsey Logue works as a Program Manager I for University of South Carolina. Lindsey earned $85,744 in 2026.
Application Developer III/University of South Carolina
Tgaja Johnson works as a Application Developer III for University of South Carolina. Tgaja earned $85,722 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Varun Goel is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $85,680.
Public Information Director I/University of South Carolina
Shana Dry is a Public Information Director I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $85,620.
Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Courtney Buzan serves as a Student Services Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,500.
Environmental Health Manager III/University of South Carolina
Nolan Russell holds the role of Environmental Health Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,464.
Environmental Health Manager III/University of South Carolina
David Estey is a Environmental Health Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $85,464.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Sher Chhetri works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Sher earned $85,462 in 2026.
IT Consultant II/University of South Carolina
Malory Spicer is a IT Consultant II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $85,460.
Communications Manager/University of South Carolina
Nicole Carrico is a Communications Manager at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $85,442.
IT Supervisor II/University of South Carolina
Michael Riffle holds the role of IT Supervisor II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,441.
Public Information Director II/University of South Carolina
Mjonathan Hooks works as a Public Information Director II for University of South Carolina. Mjonathan earned $85,441 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Sarah Burkart works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Sarah earned $85,416 in 2026.