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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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Susan Jett

Human Resources Manager I/University of South Carolina

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

Susan Jett holds the role of Human Resources Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,871.