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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 86

Samuel Schmoker

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,987
Base pay
$73,987
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,987

Samuel Schmoker is a Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $73,987.

John Wallace

Communications Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,965
Base pay
$73,965
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,965

John Wallace works as a Communications Manager for University of South Carolina. John earned $73,965 in 2026.

David Shay

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,954
Base pay
$73,954
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,954

At University of South Carolina, David Shay serves as a Librarian. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,954.

Marlee Poole

Agricultural/Animal Associate II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,933
Base pay
$73,933
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,933

Marlee Poole is a Agricultural/Animal Associate II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $73,933.

Angie Keith

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,923
Base pay
$73,923
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,923

Angie Keith holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,923.

Keira Session

Human Resources Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,918
Base pay
$73,918
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,918

Keira Session is a Human Resources Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $73,918.

William Fairchild

IT Consultant I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,897
Base pay
$73,897
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,897

William Fairchild holds the role of IT Consultant I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,897.

Dominic Armstrong

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,895
Base pay
$73,895
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,895

Dominic Armstrong holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,895.

Claire Bryant

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,895
Base pay
$73,895
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,895

At University of South Carolina, Claire Bryant serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,895.

Sarah Kelly

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,868
Base pay
$73,868
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,868

Sarah Kelly is a Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $73,868.

William Jefferson

Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,850
Base pay
$73,850
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,850

William Jefferson works as a Network Administrator for University of South Carolina. William earned $73,850 in 2026.

Daniel Hogg

Network Technician II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,830
Base pay
$73,830
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,830

At University of South Carolina, Daniel Hogg serves as a Network Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,830.

William Meares

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,794
Base pay
$73,794
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,794

At University of South Carolina, William Meares serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,794.

Channing Brown

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,748
Base pay
$73,748
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,748

At University of South Carolina, Channing Brown serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,748.

Joshua Cauble

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,720
Base pay
$73,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,720

Joshua Cauble works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Joshua earned $73,720 in 2026.

Cody Dunlap

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,720
Base pay
$73,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,720

At University of South Carolina, Cody Dunlap serves as a Student Services Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,720.

Angela Frazee

Human Resources Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,674
Base pay
$73,674
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,674

Angela Frazee works as a Human Resources Manager I for University of South Carolina. Angela earned $73,674 in 2026.

Dwayne Brown

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,617
Base pay
$73,617
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,617

Dwayne Brown works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Dwayne earned $73,617 in 2026.

Mary Sarver

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,591
Base pay
$73,591
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,591

Mary Sarver is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $73,591.

Deborah Harmon

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,571
Base pay
$73,571
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,571

Deborah Harmon works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Deborah earned $73,571 in 2026.

Teresa Palmer

Information Systems / Business Analyst I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,568
Base pay
$73,568
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,568

Teresa Palmer is a Information Systems / Business Analyst I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $73,568.

Joe Anderson

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,551
Base pay
$73,551
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,551

At University of South Carolina, Joe Anderson serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,551.

Hannah Midles

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,542
Base pay
$73,542
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,542

At University of South Carolina, Hannah Midles serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,542.

Charles Bowers

IT Consultant II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,540
Base pay
$73,540
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,540

At University of South Carolina, Charles Bowers serves as a IT Consultant II. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,540.

Gloria Washington

Senior Consultant/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,531
Base pay
$73,531
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,531

At University of South Carolina, Gloria Washington serves as a Senior Consultant. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,531.

Ellen Brightwell

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,509
Base pay
$73,509
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,509

Ellen Brightwell holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,509.

Catherine Wiskes

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,509
Base pay
$73,509
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,509

Catherine Wiskes holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,509.

David Britt

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,508
Base pay
$73,508
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,508

David Britt is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $73,508.

David Garner

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,507
Base pay
$73,507
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,507

David Garner holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,507.

Kimberly Fickling

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,496
Base pay
$73,496
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,496

At University of South Carolina, Kimberly Fickling serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,496.

Melania Popamabe

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,474
Base pay
$73,474
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,474

At University of South Carolina, Melania Popamabe serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,474.

David Hall

Grants Administrator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,474
Base pay
$73,474
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,474

David Hall holds the role of Grants Administrator II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,474.

Steven Lownes

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,440
Base pay
$73,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,440

Steven Lownes is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $73,440.

Ronnie Harsey

Trades Specialist V/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,440
Base pay
$73,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,440

At University of South Carolina, Ronnie Harsey serves as a Trades Specialist V. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,440.

Robert Holcombe

Operations Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,440
Base pay
$73,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,440

At University of South Carolina, Robert Holcombe serves as a Operations Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,440.

Emily Schafer

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,440
Base pay
$73,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,440

At University of South Carolina, Emily Schafer serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,440.

Cassandra Bosier

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,440
Base pay
$73,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,440

Cassandra Bosier holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,440.

Joann Judge

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,440
Base pay
$73,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,440

Joann Judge holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,440.

Christina Gonzalez

Research Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,440
Base pay
$73,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,440

Christina Gonzalez works as a Research Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Christina earned $73,440 in 2026.

Veronica Gonzalez

Research Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,440
Base pay
$73,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,440

Veronica Gonzalez holds the role of Research Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,440.