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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 82

Brandon Hollingsworth

Research Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,500
Base pay
$76,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,500

Brandon Hollingsworth is a Research Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $76,500.

Bridget Manning

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,500
Base pay
$76,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,500

Bridget Manning is a Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $76,500.

Teddy Wade

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,462
Base pay
$76,462
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,462

Teddy Wade holds the role of Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,462.

Paul Brennan

Senior Consultant/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,412
Base pay
$76,412
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,412

Paul Brennan is a Senior Consultant at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $76,412.

Taylor Morrison

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,400
Base pay
$76,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,400

At University of South Carolina, Taylor Morrison serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,400.

Stacy Burr

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,371
Base pay
$76,371
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,371

Stacy Burr is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $76,371.

Jessica Harris

Administrative Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,357
Base pay
$76,357
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,357

Jessica Harris is a Administrative Coordinator II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $76,357.

Mary Gaffney

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,354
Base pay
$76,354
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,354

Mary Gaffney holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,354.

Robert Lipe

IT Consultant II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,285
Base pay
$76,285
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,285

Robert Lipe works as a IT Consultant II for University of South Carolina. Robert earned $76,285 in 2026.

Sarah Mcdaniel

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,283
Base pay
$76,283
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,283

Sarah Mcdaniel works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Sarah earned $76,283 in 2026.

Caroline Hulett

Procurement Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,278
Base pay
$76,278
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,278

Caroline Hulett works as a Procurement Manager II for University of South Carolina. Caroline earned $76,278 in 2026.

Misty Dix

Healthcare Administrator III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,264
Base pay
$76,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,264

Misty Dix works as a Healthcare Administrator III for University of South Carolina. Misty earned $76,264 in 2026.

Hunter Adkins

Law Enforcement Officer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,211
Base pay
$76,211
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,211

Hunter Adkins works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for University of South Carolina. Hunter earned $76,211 in 2026.

Ashley Gess

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,206
Base pay
$76,206
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,206

At University of South Carolina, Ashley Gess serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,206.

Joseph Dupree

Law Enforcement Officer II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,204
Base pay
$76,204
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,204

Joseph Dupree holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,204.

Toni Karl

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,181
Base pay
$76,181
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,181

At University of South Carolina, Toni Karl serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,181.

Deanna Risher

Administrative Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,159
Base pay
$76,159
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,159

Deanna Risher works as a Administrative Coordinator II for University of South Carolina. Deanna earned $76,159 in 2026.

Lauren Lejeune

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,134
Base pay
$76,134
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,134

Lauren Lejeune works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Lauren earned $76,134 in 2026.

Timothy Burke

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,132
Base pay
$76,132
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,132

At University of South Carolina, Timothy Burke serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,132.

Vernon Holland

Law Enforcement Officer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,115
Base pay
$76,115
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,115

Vernon Holland works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for University of South Carolina. Vernon earned $76,115 in 2026.

Chaz Tallant

Law Enforcement Officer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,070
Base pay
$76,070
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,070

Chaz Tallant holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,070.

Melissa Davis

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,066
Base pay
$76,066
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,066

At University of South Carolina, Melissa Davis serves as a Senior Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,066.

Rebecca Widener

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,004
Base pay
$76,004
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,004

Rebecca Widener works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Rebecca earned $76,004 in 2026.

Alicia Lewin

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,000
Base pay
$76,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,000

At University of South Carolina, Alicia Lewin serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,000.

Jared Muth

Athletic Trainer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,000
Base pay
$76,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,000

Jared Muth works as a Athletic Trainer for University of South Carolina. Jared earned $76,000 in 2026.

Holly Roach

Grants Administrator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$76,000
Base pay
$76,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,000

At University of South Carolina, Holly Roach serves as a Grants Administrator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,000.

Aria Dal Molin

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,969
Base pay
$75,969
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,969

At University of South Carolina, Aria Dal Molin serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,969.

Eric Tappa

Research Laboratory Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,968
Base pay
$75,968
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,968

Eric Tappa is a Research Laboratory Manager at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $75,968.

Andrew Fink

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,968
Base pay
$75,968
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,968

Andrew Fink works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Andrew earned $75,968 in 2026.

Matthew Klopfenstein

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,966
Base pay
$75,966
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,966

Matthew Klopfenstein is a Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $75,966.

Cameron Mcduffie

Systems Engineer I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,966
Base pay
$75,966
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,966

At University of South Carolina, Cameron Mcduffie serves as a Systems Engineer I. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,966.

Barbara Taylor

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,965
Base pay
$75,965
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,965

Barbara Taylor is a Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $75,965.

Melissa Wilson

Human Resources Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,926
Base pay
$75,926
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,926

Melissa Wilson is a Human Resources Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $75,926.

Alexander Lorenz

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,888
Base pay
$75,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,888

Alexander Lorenz holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,888.

Jared Williams

Operations Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,871
Base pay
$75,871
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,871

Jared Williams is a Operations Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $75,871.

Gregg Tarrance

IT Supervisor II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,866
Base pay
$75,866
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,866

Gregg Tarrance is a IT Supervisor II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $75,866.

Michelle Petrie

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,861
Base pay
$75,861
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,861

At University of South Carolina, Michelle Petrie serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,861.

Bryan Speight

Senior Consultant/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,850
Base pay
$75,850
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,850

Bryan Speight works as a Senior Consultant for University of South Carolina. Bryan earned $75,850 in 2026.

Twyla Reynolds

Human Resources Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,827
Base pay
$75,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,827

Twyla Reynolds holds the role of Human Resources Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,827.

Yamaira Perez

Mental Health Professional III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$75,815
Base pay
$75,815
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,815

Yamaira Perez is a Mental Health Professional III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $75,815.