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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 76

Christian Robinson

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,306
Base pay
$80,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,306

Christian Robinson works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Christian earned $80,306 in 2026.

Shade Holmes

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,306
Base pay
$80,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,306

Shade Holmes works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Shade earned $80,306 in 2026.

Kristina Ramstad

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,302
Base pay
$80,302
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,302

Kristina Ramstad holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,302.

Elizabeth Countryman

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,258
Base pay
$80,258
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,258

Elizabeth Countryman works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Elizabeth earned $80,258 in 2026.

Sylvira Grady

Grants Administrator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,233
Base pay
$80,233
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,233

Sylvira Grady is a Grants Administrator II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $80,233.

Diane Cumbie

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,188
Base pay
$80,188
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,188

Diane Cumbie is a Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $80,188.

Eric Gregg

IT Consultant II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,155
Base pay
$80,155
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,155

At University of South Carolina, Eric Gregg serves as a IT Consultant II. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,155.

Matthew Kingkade

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,152
Base pay
$80,152
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,152

Matthew Kingkade holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,152.

Benjamin Montgomery

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,146
Base pay
$80,146
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,146

Benjamin Montgomery is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $80,146.

Matthew Donaldson

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,130
Base pay
$80,130
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,130

Matthew Donaldson holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,130.

Theodore Daise

Law Enforcement Officer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,069
Base pay
$80,069
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,069

Theodore Daise is a Law Enforcement Officer III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $80,069.

Marion Clark

Facilities Maintenance Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,043
Base pay
$80,043
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,043

At University of South Carolina, Marion Clark serves as a Facilities Maintenance Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,043.

Rebecca Arevalo

Grants Administrator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,005
Base pay
$80,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,005

At University of South Carolina, Rebecca Arevalo serves as a Grants Administrator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,005.

Nicholas Lawrence

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,003
Base pay
$80,003
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,003

Nicholas Lawrence is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $80,003.

Ellen Dubois

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,000
Base pay
$80,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,000

At University of South Carolina, Ellen Dubois serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,000.

Adrian Anderson

Training and Development Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,000
Base pay
$80,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,000

At University of South Carolina, Adrian Anderson serves as a Training and Development Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,000.

Loron Benton

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,000
Base pay
$80,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,000

Loron Benton is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $80,000.

Rhonda Sherman

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,000
Base pay
$80,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,000

Rhonda Sherman works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Rhonda earned $80,000 in 2026.

Tamera Green

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,000
Base pay
$80,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,000

Tamera Green holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,000.

Gabrielle Purcell

Research Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,000
Base pay
$80,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,000

Gabrielle Purcell holds the role of Research Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,000.

Thomas Carr

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,000
Base pay
$80,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,000

Thomas Carr holds the role of Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,000.

Stacy Zuniga

Human Resources Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,000
Base pay
$80,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,000

Stacy Zuniga holds the role of Human Resources Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,000.

Michelle Brown

Risk Management & Compliance Analyst II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,000
Base pay
$80,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,000

At University of South Carolina, Michelle Brown serves as a Risk Management & Compliance Analyst II. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,000.

Maryellen Faubert

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,000
Base pay
$80,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,000

Maryellen Faubert holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,000.

Paige Vaughn

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,000
Base pay
$80,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,000

Paige Vaughn holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,000.

Ellen Murphy

Communications Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,000
Base pay
$80,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,000

At University of South Carolina, Ellen Murphy serves as a Communications Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,000.

Randy Heard

Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,968
Base pay
$79,968
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,968

At University of South Carolina, Randy Heard serves as a Network Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,968.

Bridget Kirkland

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,963
Base pay
$79,963
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,963

At University of South Carolina, Bridget Kirkland serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,963.

Catherine Stromberg

Clinical Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,941
Base pay
$79,941
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,941

At University of South Carolina, Catherine Stromberg serves as a Clinical Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,941.

Taryn Booth

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,941
Base pay
$79,941
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,941

Taryn Booth is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $79,941.

Brittney Jones

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,908
Base pay
$79,908
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,908

Brittney Jones holds the role of Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,908.

Michelle Proffitt

Communications Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,903
Base pay
$79,903
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,903

Michelle Proffitt is a Communications Manager at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $79,903.

Victoria Oglan

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,889
Base pay
$79,889
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,889

Victoria Oglan is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $79,889.

Nolan Stolz

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,858
Base pay
$79,858
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,858

Nolan Stolz is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $79,858.

Jennifer Herod

Athletic Trainer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,800
Base pay
$79,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,800

Jennifer Herod is a Athletic Trainer at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $79,800.

Syreeta Cox

Operations Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,785
Base pay
$79,785
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,785

Syreeta Cox holds the role of Operations Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,785.

Melissa Hussain

Employee Relations Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,764
Base pay
$79,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,764

Melissa Hussain works as a Employee Relations Manager for University of South Carolina. Melissa earned $79,764 in 2026.

Elise Lewis

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,750
Base pay
$79,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,750

Elise Lewis works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Elise earned $79,750 in 2026.

Roger Deal

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,646
Base pay
$79,646
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,646

Roger Deal holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,646.

Daniel Austin

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,624
Base pay
$79,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,624

Daniel Austin is a Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $79,624.