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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 88

Mary Hansen

Clinical Associate/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$73,000
Base pay
$73,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,000

Mary Hansen holds the role of Clinical Associate at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,000.

Phillip Gilliam

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,965
Base pay
$72,965
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,965

Phillip Gilliam works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Phillip earned $72,965 in 2026.

Selena Chavis

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,960
Base pay
$72,960
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,960

Selena Chavis holds the role of Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,960.

Marcia Purday

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,947
Base pay
$72,947
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,947

Marcia Purday is a Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $72,947.

James Clawson

Laboratory Technologist II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,911
Base pay
$72,911
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,911

James Clawson is a Laboratory Technologist II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $72,911.

Parrish Wright

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,836
Base pay
$72,836
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,836

Parrish Wright works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Parrish earned $72,836 in 2026.

Ryan Hanscom

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,827
Base pay
$72,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,827

Ryan Hanscom is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $72,827.

David Wallace

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,799
Base pay
$72,799
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,799

At University of South Carolina, David Wallace serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,799.

Krystal Reynolds

Operations Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,791
Base pay
$72,791
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,791

Krystal Reynolds holds the role of Operations Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,791.

David Morris

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,782
Base pay
$72,782
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,782

David Morris holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,782.

Kathryn Madden

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,777
Base pay
$72,777
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,777

Kathryn Madden is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $72,777.

Tamara Gates

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,774
Base pay
$72,774
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,774

At University of South Carolina, Tamara Gates serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,774.

Cynthia Mcinnis

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,745
Base pay
$72,745
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,745

Cynthia Mcinnis is a Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $72,745.

Rachel Cooper

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,731
Base pay
$72,731
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,731

At University of South Carolina, Rachel Cooper serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,731.

Raeven Hayes

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,731
Base pay
$72,731
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,731

Raeven Hayes is a Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $72,731.

Sara Peters

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,722
Base pay
$72,722
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,722

Sara Peters holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,722.

Andrew Yingst

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,716
Base pay
$72,716
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,716

At University of South Carolina, Andrew Yingst serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,716.

Virginia Cononie

Associate Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,709
Base pay
$72,709
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,709

Virginia Cononie holds the role of Associate Librarian at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,709.

Kelly Davis

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,654
Base pay
$72,654
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,654

Kelly Davis is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $72,654.

Joann Nagy

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,624
Base pay
$72,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,624

Joann Nagy works as a Administrative Manager I for University of South Carolina. Joann earned $72,624 in 2026.

Haley Sims

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,608
Base pay
$72,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,608

Haley Sims works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Haley earned $72,608 in 2026.

John Siegel

Associate Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,604
Base pay
$72,604
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,604

John Siegel is a Associate Librarian at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $72,604.

William Outen

Law Enforcement Officer II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,575
Base pay
$72,575
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,575

William Outen is a Law Enforcement Officer II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $72,575.

Lauren Sanborn

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,530
Base pay
$72,530
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,530

Lauren Sanborn holds the role of Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,530.

Jaime Snelling

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,500
Base pay
$72,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,500

At University of South Carolina, Jaime Snelling serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,500.

Anne King

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,500
Base pay
$72,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,500

At University of South Carolina, Anne King serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,500.

Michael Wooten

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,495
Base pay
$72,495
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,495

At University of South Carolina, Michael Wooten serves as a Senior Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,495.

Lindsay Grainger

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,490
Base pay
$72,490
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,490

Lindsay Grainger works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Lindsay earned $72,490 in 2026.

Elina Levina

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,473
Base pay
$72,473
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,473

At University of South Carolina, Elina Levina serves as a Senior Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,473.

Charles Schumpert

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,473
Base pay
$72,473
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,473

Charles Schumpert holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,473.

Mary Dantzler Gamble

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,473
Base pay
$72,473
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,473

Mary Dantzler Gamble is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $72,473.

Bradley Baumgarner

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,453
Base pay
$72,453
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,453

Bradley Baumgarner holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,453.

Byron Capers

Law Enforcement Officer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,447
Base pay
$72,447
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,447

Byron Capers is a Law Enforcement Officer III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $72,447.

Candace Arnold

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,435
Base pay
$72,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,435

Candace Arnold holds the role of Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,435.

Claire Fisher

Research Laboratory Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,420
Base pay
$72,420
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,420

Claire Fisher works as a Research Laboratory Manager for University of South Carolina. Claire earned $72,420 in 2026.

Zella Hilton

Administrative Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,381
Base pay
$72,381
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,381

Zella Hilton is a Administrative Coordinator II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $72,381.

Morgan Edmunds

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,351
Base pay
$72,351
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,351

Morgan Edmunds works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Morgan earned $72,351 in 2026.

Tracy Murphy

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,350
Base pay
$72,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,350

Tracy Murphy is a Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $72,350.

Gabrielle Coggin

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,308
Base pay
$72,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,308

Gabrielle Coggin is a Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $72,308.

Michael Hart

Research and Planning Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$72,300
Base pay
$72,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,300

Michael Hart is a Research and Planning Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $72,300.