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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 80

Andrew Hendrix

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,674
Base pay
$77,674
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,674

Andrew Hendrix works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Andrew earned $77,674 in 2026.

Myra Segars Szustak

Human Resources Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,674
Base pay
$77,674
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,674

Myra Segars Szustak works as a Human Resources Manager II for University of South Carolina. Myra earned $77,674 in 2026.

Elizabeth Anderson

Communications Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,674
Base pay
$77,674
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,674

Elizabeth Anderson works as a Communications Manager for University of South Carolina. Elizabeth earned $77,674 in 2026.

Marshall Perry

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,674
Base pay
$77,674
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,674

Marshall Perry is a Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,674.

Astrid Rosario

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,585
Base pay
$77,585
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,585

Astrid Rosario holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,585.

James Sidletsky

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,566
Base pay
$77,566
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,566

At University of South Carolina, James Sidletsky serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,566.

Amanda Rogers

Public Information Director II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,542
Base pay
$77,542
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,542

Amanda Rogers is a Public Information Director II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,542.

Julie Anderson

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,515
Base pay
$77,515
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,515

At University of South Carolina, Julie Anderson serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,515.

Patrick Lawrence

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,473
Base pay
$77,473
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,473

At University of South Carolina, Patrick Lawrence serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,473.

Thomas Reid

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,472
Base pay
$77,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,472

Thomas Reid works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Thomas earned $77,472 in 2026.

Robert Heller

Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,448
Base pay
$77,448
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,448

At University of South Carolina, Robert Heller serves as a Network Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,448.

Eliot Angell

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,390
Base pay
$77,390
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,390

Eliot Angell works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Eliot earned $77,390 in 2026.

John Engel

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,380
Base pay
$77,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,380

At University of South Carolina, John Engel serves as a Senior Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,380.

Kelsey Hounshell

Athletic Trainer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,376
Base pay
$77,376
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,376

Kelsey Hounshell is a Athletic Trainer at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,376.

Robert Sarver

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,374
Base pay
$77,374
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,374

Robert Sarver works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Robert earned $77,374 in 2026.

Nicholas Dukes

Operations Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,367
Base pay
$77,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,367

Nicholas Dukes holds the role of Operations Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,367.

Christina Jones

Mental Health Professional III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,344
Base pay
$77,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,344

Christina Jones holds the role of Mental Health Professional III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,344.

Garrett Faulk

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,330
Base pay
$77,330
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,330

Garrett Faulk holds the role of Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,330.

Kelly Mccombs

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,314
Base pay
$77,314
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,314

Kelly Mccombs is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,314.

Jason Beever

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,287
Base pay
$77,287
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,287

Jason Beever is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,287.

Charlianne Nestlen

Alumni/Development Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,275
Base pay
$77,275
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,275

Charlianne Nestlen is a Alumni/Development Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,275.

Angela Stallings

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,265
Base pay
$77,265
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,265

Angela Stallings works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Angela earned $77,265 in 2026.

Nikedra Prude

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,260
Base pay
$77,260
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,260

Nikedra Prude works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Nikedra earned $77,260 in 2026.

Fidele Ngwane

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,234
Base pay
$77,234
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,234

Fidele Ngwane holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,234.

Brandon Aiken

Athletic Trainer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,192
Base pay
$77,192
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,192

Brandon Aiken holds the role of Athletic Trainer at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,192.

Nicole Silverio

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,178
Base pay
$77,178
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,178

Nicole Silverio holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,178.

Patrice Penney

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,167
Base pay
$77,167
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,167

Patrice Penney works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Patrice earned $77,167 in 2026.

Douglas Boyd

Healthcare Administrator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,117
Base pay
$77,117
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,117

Douglas Boyd works as a Healthcare Administrator I for University of South Carolina. Douglas earned $77,117 in 2026.

Nicholas Calhoun

Athletics Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,112
Base pay
$77,112
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,112

Nicholas Calhoun works as a Athletics Director for University of South Carolina. Nicholas earned $77,112 in 2026.

Tamara Macek

Senior Consultant/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,086
Base pay
$77,086
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,086

Tamara Macek is a Senior Consultant at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,086.

Lisa Duvall

Project Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,073
Base pay
$77,073
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,073

Lisa Duvall works as a Project Manager I for University of South Carolina. Lisa earned $77,073 in 2026.

Stephanie Richards

Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,021
Base pay
$77,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,021

At University of South Carolina, Stephanie Richards serves as a Student Services Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,021.

Jiang Liu

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,012
Base pay
$77,012
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,012

Jiang Liu is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $77,012.

Joshua Weakland

Statistician III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,000
Base pay
$77,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,000

At University of South Carolina, Joshua Weakland serves as a Statistician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,000.

Delaney Freistuhler

Communications Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,000
Base pay
$77,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,000

Delaney Freistuhler holds the role of Communications Manager at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,000.

Anne Bailey

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$77,000
Base pay
$77,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,000

At University of South Carolina, Anne Bailey serves as a Administrative Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,000.

Lauren Steimer

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,975
Base pay
$76,975
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,975

Lauren Steimer is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $76,975.

Christopher Knezevich

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,911
Base pay
$76,911
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,911

Christopher Knezevich works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Christopher earned $76,911 in 2026.

Kristine Mayer

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,904
Base pay
$76,904
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,904

At University of South Carolina, Kristine Mayer serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,904.

Thomas Davies

Application Developer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,904
Base pay
$76,904
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,904

At University of South Carolina, Thomas Davies serves as a Application Developer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,904.