South Carolina / University of South Carolina
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
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Grants Administrator II/University of South Carolina
Kimberly Mcmahill is a Grants Administrator II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $73,000.
Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina
Phillip Gilliam works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Phillip earned $72,965 in 2026.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
Selena Chavis holds the role of Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,960.
Instructor/University of South Carolina
Marcia Purday is a Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $72,947.
Laboratory Technologist II/University of South Carolina
James Clawson is a Laboratory Technologist II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $72,911.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Parrish Wright works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Parrish earned $72,836 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Ryan Hanscom is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $72,827.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, David Wallace serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,799.
Operations Manager III/University of South Carolina
Krystal Reynolds holds the role of Operations Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,791.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
David Morris holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,782.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Kathryn Madden is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $72,777.
Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Tamara Gates serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,774.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
Cynthia Mcinnis is a Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $72,745.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
Raeven Hayes is a Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $72,731.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Rachel Cooper serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,731.
Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
Sara Peters holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,722.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Andrew Yingst serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,716.
Associate Librarian/University of South Carolina
Virginia Cononie holds the role of Associate Librarian at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,709.
Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
Kelly Davis is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $72,654.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
Joann Nagy works as a Administrative Manager I for University of South Carolina. Joann earned $72,624 in 2026.
Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina
Haley Sims works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Haley earned $72,608 in 2026.
Associate Librarian/University of South Carolina
John Siegel is a Associate Librarian at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $72,604.
Law Enforcement Officer II/University of South Carolina
William Outen is a Law Enforcement Officer II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $72,575.
Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina
Lauren Sanborn holds the role of Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,530.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Jaime Snelling serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,500.
Program Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Anne King serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,500.
Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Michael Wooten serves as a Senior Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,495.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Lindsay Grainger works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Lindsay earned $72,490 in 2026.
Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
Charles Schumpert holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,473.
Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
Mary Dantzler Gamble is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $72,473.
Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Elina Levina serves as a Senior Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,473.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Bradley Baumgarner holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,453.
Law Enforcement Officer III/University of South Carolina
Byron Capers is a Law Enforcement Officer III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $72,447.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
Candace Arnold holds the role of Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,435.
Research Laboratory Manager/University of South Carolina
Claire Fisher works as a Research Laboratory Manager for University of South Carolina. Claire earned $72,420 in 2026.
Administrative Coordinator II/University of South Carolina
Zella Hilton is a Administrative Coordinator II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $72,381.
Instructor/University of South Carolina
Morgan Edmunds works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Morgan earned $72,351 in 2026.
Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina
Tracy Murphy is a Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $72,350.
Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina
Gabrielle Coggin is a Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $72,308.
Research and Planning Administrator/University of South Carolina
Michael Hart is a Research and Planning Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $72,300.