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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 94

John Petta

Professor of Practice/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,000
Base pay
$70,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,000

At University of South Carolina, John Petta serves as a Professor of Practice. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,000.

Ashley Plumb

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,000
Base pay
$70,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,000

Ashley Plumb is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $70,000.

Christopher Halsne

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,000
Base pay
$70,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,000

Christopher Halsne is a Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $70,000.

Mohammad Rahman

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,000
Base pay
$70,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,000

Mohammad Rahman works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Mohammad earned $70,000 in 2026.

Clinton Smith

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,000
Base pay
$70,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,000

Clinton Smith is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $70,000.

Melissa Wherrell

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,000
Base pay
$70,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,000

Melissa Wherrell holds the role of Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,000.

Matthew Sampa

Senior Consultant/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,000
Base pay
$70,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,000

At University of South Carolina, Matthew Sampa serves as a Senior Consultant. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,000.

Jessica Woods

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,000
Base pay
$70,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,000

Jessica Woods works as a Athletics Administrator for University of South Carolina. Jessica earned $70,000 in 2026.

Chase Ciliberti

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,000
Base pay
$70,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,000

Chase Ciliberti holds the role of Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,000.

Melissa Lewie

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,000
Base pay
$70,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,000

Melissa Lewie holds the role of Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,000.

Chrissie Thakwalakwa

Grants Administrator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,000
Base pay
$70,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,000

Chrissie Thakwalakwa holds the role of Grants Administrator II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,000.

Marisa Casner

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$70,000
Base pay
$70,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,000

Marisa Casner is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $70,000.

Jessica Stoelting

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,991
Base pay
$69,991
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,991

Jessica Stoelting holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,991.

Jennifer Smith

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,991
Base pay
$69,991
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,991

Jennifer Smith holds the role of Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,991.

Latasha Gooden

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,991
Base pay
$69,991
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,991

Latasha Gooden works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Latasha earned $69,991 in 2026.

Judith Collazo

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,958
Base pay
$69,958
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,958

Judith Collazo is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $69,958.

Aimee Rish

Senior Consultant/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,946
Base pay
$69,946
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,946

Aimee Rish is a Senior Consultant at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $69,946.

Marjorie Todd

Program Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,913
Base pay
$69,913
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,913

Marjorie Todd is a Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $69,913.

Austin Johnson

IT Supervisor II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,913
Base pay
$69,913
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,913

Austin Johnson holds the role of IT Supervisor II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,913.

Rebecca Snow

Alumni/Development Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,913
Base pay
$69,913
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,913

Rebecca Snow is a Alumni/Development Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $69,913.

Torres Wilson

Information Systems / Business Analyst I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,913
Base pay
$69,913
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,913

At University of South Carolina, Torres Wilson serves as a Information Systems / Business Analyst I. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,913.

Sara Mcconville

Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,900
Base pay
$69,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,900

Sara Mcconville is a Student Services Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $69,900.

Kimberly Covington

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,887
Base pay
$69,887
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,887

Kimberly Covington is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $69,887.

Steven Levens

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,879
Base pay
$69,879
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,879

Steven Levens is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $69,879.

Kenny Rucker

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,878
Base pay
$69,878
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,878

Kenny Rucker is a Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $69,878.

Stefanie Perrell

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,877
Base pay
$69,877
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,877

Stefanie Perrell is a Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $69,877.

Sean Cleary

Communications Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,870
Base pay
$69,870
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,870

Sean Cleary works as a Communications Manager for University of South Carolina. Sean earned $69,870 in 2026.

Cedric Sumpter

Facilities Maintenance Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,834
Base pay
$69,834
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,834

At University of South Carolina, Cedric Sumpter serves as a Facilities Maintenance Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,834.

Margaret Carter

Executive Assistant I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,828
Base pay
$69,828
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,828

At University of South Carolina, Margaret Carter serves as a Executive Assistant I. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,828.

Jana Xanthakos

Clinical Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,825
Base pay
$69,825
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,825

Jana Xanthakos holds the role of Clinical Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,825.

Laura Truell

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,825
Base pay
$69,825
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,825

At University of South Carolina, Laura Truell serves as a Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,825.

Stephanie Taylor

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,825
Base pay
$69,825
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,825

Stephanie Taylor holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,825.

Lena Pinkston

Clinical Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,825
Base pay
$69,825
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,825

Lena Pinkston is a Clinical Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $69,825.

Kadejah Bethea

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,825
Base pay
$69,825
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,825

Kadejah Bethea holds the role of Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,825.

Robert Berg

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,820
Base pay
$69,820
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,820

Robert Berg holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,820.

Geneva Currie

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,814
Base pay
$69,814
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,814

Geneva Currie works as a Administrative Manager I for University of South Carolina. Geneva earned $69,814 in 2026.

Tracy Fountain

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,811
Base pay
$69,811
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,811

Tracy Fountain holds the role of Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,811.

Austin Stephens

Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,798
Base pay
$69,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,798

Austin Stephens holds the role of Program Coordinator II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,798.

Emily Russell

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,765
Base pay
$69,765
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,765

Emily Russell works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Emily earned $69,765 in 2026.

Lina Shu

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,765
Base pay
$69,765
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,765

Lina Shu is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $69,765.