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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
Total payroll
$581.9M
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

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.

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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Record list

Employees

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lewis Esposito

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

At University of South Carolina, Lewis Esposito serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,440.

Keshaun Coleman

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

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

Keshaun Coleman is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $73,440.