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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 71

Dawn Hiller

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,561
Base pay
$83,561
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,561

Dawn Hiller is a Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $83,561.

Ashley Elliottdukes

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,561
Base pay
$83,561
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,561

Ashley Elliottdukes is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $83,561.

Mohamed Soluiman

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,561
Base pay
$83,561
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,561

At University of South Carolina, Mohamed Soluiman serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,561.

Steven Campbell

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,521
Base pay
$83,521
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,521

Steven Campbell works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Steven earned $83,521 in 2026.

Hyunji Kwon

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,513
Base pay
$83,513
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,513

At University of South Carolina, Hyunji Kwon serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,513.

Lillian Sims

Operations Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,500
Base pay
$83,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,500

Lillian Sims holds the role of Operations Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,500.

Joshua Boyd

Facilities Maintenance Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,440
Base pay
$83,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,440

Joshua Boyd works as a Facilities Maintenance Manager I for University of South Carolina. Joshua earned $83,440 in 2026.

Patricia Greene

Financial Aid Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,438
Base pay
$83,438
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,438

Patricia Greene holds the role of Financial Aid Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,438.

Jessica Escorcia

Grants Administrator III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,436
Base pay
$83,436
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,436

Jessica Escorcia holds the role of Grants Administrator III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,436.

Laura Langan

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,436
Base pay
$83,436
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,436

Laura Langan holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,436.

Felicia Edwards

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,436
Base pay
$83,436
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,436

Felicia Edwards holds the role of Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,436.

Laura Heidenreich

Clinical Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,436
Base pay
$83,436
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,436

Laura Heidenreich works as a Clinical Instructor for University of South Carolina. Laura earned $83,436 in 2026.

Rachel Williams

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,436
Base pay
$83,436
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,436

Rachel Williams works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Rachel earned $83,436 in 2026.

Alamir Novin

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,436
Base pay
$83,436
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,436

Alamir Novin holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,436.

Casey Fox

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,434
Base pay
$83,434
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,434

Casey Fox works as a Program Manager I for University of South Carolina. Casey earned $83,434 in 2026.

Monica Ocain

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,418
Base pay
$83,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,418

Monica Ocain is a Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $83,418.

Kim Rose

Procurement Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,397
Base pay
$83,397
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,397

Kim Rose works as a Procurement Manager I for University of South Carolina. Kim earned $83,397 in 2026.

Hannah Rule

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,373
Base pay
$83,373
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,373

Hannah Rule is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $83,373.

Christopher Bender

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,371
Base pay
$83,371
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,371

Christopher Bender works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Christopher earned $83,371 in 2026.

Jean Mays

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,308
Base pay
$83,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,308

Jean Mays is a Librarian at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $83,308.

Michael Dedas

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,241
Base pay
$83,241
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,241

At University of South Carolina, Michael Dedas serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,241.

Anselm Omoike

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,232
Base pay
$83,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,232

At University of South Carolina, Anselm Omoike serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,232.

Youngjoo Jeon

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,226
Base pay
$83,226
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,226

At University of South Carolina, Youngjoo Jeon serves as a Librarian. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,226.

Elif Karslicalamak

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,220
Base pay
$83,220
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,220

Elif Karslicalamak works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Elif earned $83,220 in 2026.

Mark Minett

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,206
Base pay
$83,206
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,206

At University of South Carolina, Mark Minett serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,206.

Phillip Ellis

Law Enforcement Officer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,149
Base pay
$83,149
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,149

Phillip Ellis holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,149.

Kollette Clark

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,139
Base pay
$83,139
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,139

Kollette Clark works as a Administrative Manager I for University of South Carolina. Kollette earned $83,139 in 2026.

Lauren Williams

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,130
Base pay
$83,130
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,130

Lauren Williams is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $83,130.

Nadia Petersmarulaz

Senior Consultant/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,130
Base pay
$83,130
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,130

Nadia Petersmarulaz works as a Senior Consultant for University of South Carolina. Nadia earned $83,130 in 2026.

Garrick Queen

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,102
Base pay
$83,102
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,102

Garrick Queen is a Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $83,102.

Michael Laroche

Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,070
Base pay
$83,070
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,070

At University of South Carolina, Michael Laroche serves as a Network Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,070.

James Kamla

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,060
Base pay
$83,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,060

James Kamla is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $83,060.

Suzanne Hardie

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,000
Base pay
$83,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,000

Suzanne Hardie works as a Clinical Professor for University of South Carolina. Suzanne earned $83,000 in 2026.

Melissa Kupfer

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,000
Base pay
$83,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,000

Melissa Kupfer works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Melissa earned $83,000 in 2026.

Quantina Haggwood

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,000
Base pay
$83,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,000

At University of South Carolina, Quantina Haggwood serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,000.

J Douglas Higbee

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$82,995
Base pay
$82,995
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,995

J Douglas Higbee holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,995.

Calvinodhiambo Omollo

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$82,948
Base pay
$82,948
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,948

At University of South Carolina, Calvinodhiambo Omollo serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,948.

Pamela Hite

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$82,910
Base pay
$82,910
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,910

Pamela Hite holds the role of Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,910.

Sten Straygundersen

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$82,875
Base pay
$82,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,875

Sten Straygundersen holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,875.

Elizabethleigh Hawkins

Senior Consultant/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$82,871
Base pay
$82,871
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,871

At University of South Carolina, Elizabethleigh Hawkins serves as a Senior Consultant. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,871.