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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 74

Lynda Coopermarshall

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,600
Base pay
$81,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,600

Lynda Coopermarshall works as a Program Manager I for University of South Carolina. Lynda earned $81,600 in 2026.

Viviana Zambranorodriguez

Research Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,600
Base pay
$81,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,600

At University of South Carolina, Viviana Zambranorodriguez serves as a Research Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,600.

Darin Johnson

Research Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,600
Base pay
$81,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,600

Darin Johnson is a Research Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $81,600.

Ariana Silverstein

Clinical Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,600
Base pay
$81,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,600

At University of South Carolina, Ariana Silverstein serves as a Clinical Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,600.

Bryan Jenkins

Research Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,600
Base pay
$81,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,600

Bryan Jenkins works as a Research Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Bryan earned $81,600 in 2026.

Haley Hatfield

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,600
Base pay
$81,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,600

Haley Hatfield works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Haley earned $81,600 in 2026.

Charles Davis

Grants Administrator III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,600
Base pay
$81,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,600

Charles Davis is a Grants Administrator III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $81,600.

Keith Gorman

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,600
Base pay
$81,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,600

Keith Gorman works as a Athletics Coach for University of South Carolina. Keith earned $81,600 in 2026.

Charles Harris

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,600
Base pay
$81,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,600

Charles Harris holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,600.

Lee Neibert

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,597
Base pay
$81,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,597

At University of South Carolina, Lee Neibert serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,597.

George Velazquez

Law Enforcement Officer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,582
Base pay
$81,582
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,582

George Velazquez holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,582.

Collyn Taylor

Public Information Director II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,558
Base pay
$81,558
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,558

At University of South Carolina, Collyn Taylor serves as a Public Information Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,558.

Jonathan Storm

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,516
Base pay
$81,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,516

Jonathan Storm is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $81,516.

Regina Hailey

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,503
Base pay
$81,503
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,503

Regina Hailey is a Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $81,503.

Amy Durham

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,368
Base pay
$81,368
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,368

Amy Durham works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I for University of South Carolina. Amy earned $81,368 in 2026.

Kristin Freestate

Human Resources Consultant II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,356
Base pay
$81,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,356

Kristin Freestate works as a Human Resources Consultant II for University of South Carolina. Kristin earned $81,356 in 2026.

Jelena Jankovicrankovic

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,350
Base pay
$81,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,350

Jelena Jankovicrankovic holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,350.

Nicholas Younginer

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,349
Base pay
$81,349
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,349

At University of South Carolina, Nicholas Younginer serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,349.

James Hamilton

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,316
Base pay
$81,316
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,316

At University of South Carolina, James Hamilton serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,316.

Nicole Meares

Public Information Director II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,316
Base pay
$81,316
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,316

Nicole Meares is a Public Information Director II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $81,316.

Julie Baker

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,294
Base pay
$81,294
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,294

Julie Baker is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $81,294.

Jonathan Edwards

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,268
Base pay
$81,268
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,268

At University of South Carolina, Jonathan Edwards serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,268.

Shannon Ruppel

Senior Consultant/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,247
Base pay
$81,247
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,247

Shannon Ruppel works as a Senior Consultant for University of South Carolina. Shannon earned $81,247 in 2026.

Morgan Watson

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,247
Base pay
$81,247
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,247

At University of South Carolina, Morgan Watson serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,247.

Tony Gardner

Trades Specialist V/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,247
Base pay
$81,247
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,247

Tony Gardner works as a Trades Specialist V for University of South Carolina. Tony earned $81,247 in 2026.

Deborah Mcmurtrie

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,228
Base pay
$81,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,228

At University of South Carolina, Deborah Mcmurtrie serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,228.

Dawn Hunter

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,224
Base pay
$81,224
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,224

Dawn Hunter works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Dawn earned $81,224 in 2026.

Jerry Butler

Facilities Maintenance Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,212
Base pay
$81,212
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,212

Jerry Butler works as a Facilities Maintenance Manager I for University of South Carolina. Jerry earned $81,212 in 2026.

William Stovall

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,212
Base pay
$81,212
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,212

At University of South Carolina, William Stovall serves as a Athletics Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,212.

Michael Wilkinson

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,208
Base pay
$81,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,208

Michael Wilkinson holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,208.

Susana Fonte

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,206
Base pay
$81,206
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,206

Susana Fonte is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $81,206.

Elizabeth Schenk

Grants Administrator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,181
Base pay
$81,181
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,181

Elizabeth Schenk is a Grants Administrator II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $81,181.

Jennifer Oneill

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,146
Base pay
$81,146
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,146

Jennifer Oneill works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Jennifer earned $81,146 in 2026.

Jason Peterson

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,128
Base pay
$81,128
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,128

At University of South Carolina, Jason Peterson serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,128.

Summer Roberts

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,120
Base pay
$81,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,120

Summer Roberts works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Summer earned $81,120 in 2026.

Lauren Brown

Training and Development Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,120
Base pay
$81,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,120

Lauren Brown is a Training and Development Manager at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $81,120.

Lee Hallman

Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,119
Base pay
$81,119
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,119

Lee Hallman works as a Network Administrator for University of South Carolina. Lee earned $81,119 in 2026.

Ann Hoover

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,114
Base pay
$81,114
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,114

Ann Hoover is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $81,114.

Kristy Ellison

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,110
Base pay
$81,110
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,110

At University of South Carolina, Kristy Ellison serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,110.

Olesya Kisselev

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,006
Base pay
$81,006
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,006

Olesya Kisselev works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Olesya earned $81,006 in 2026.