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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 96

Brian Lantz

Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,180
Base pay
$69,180
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,180

Brian Lantz holds the role of Program Coordinator II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,180.

Malia Kiehl

Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,177
Base pay
$69,177
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,177

At University of South Carolina, Malia Kiehl serves as a Student Services Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,177.

Kyler Mixon

Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technicia/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,121
Base pay
$69,121
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,121

Kyler Mixon holds the role of Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technicia at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,121.

Todd Hagstette

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,092
Base pay
$69,092
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,092

At University of South Carolina, Todd Hagstette serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,092.

Kathleen Klik

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,087
Base pay
$69,087
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,087

Kathleen Klik is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $69,087.

Olivia Gibson

Law Enforcement Officer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,078
Base pay
$69,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,078

At University of South Carolina, Olivia Gibson serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,078.

Hannah Trumbull

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,061
Base pay
$69,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,061

Hannah Trumbull is a Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $69,061.

Kimberly Hazellohr

Administrative Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,060
Base pay
$69,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,060

Kimberly Hazellohr holds the role of Administrative Coordinator II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,060.

Beneisha Johnson

Administrative Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,060
Base pay
$69,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,060

Beneisha Johnson works as a Administrative Coordinator II for University of South Carolina. Beneisha earned $69,060 in 2026.

Douglas Brooks

Administrative Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,060
Base pay
$69,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,060

At University of South Carolina, Douglas Brooks serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,060.

Gary Bennett

Facilities Maintenance Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,060
Base pay
$69,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,060

At University of South Carolina, Gary Bennett serves as a Facilities Maintenance Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,060.

Randolph Franklin

Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,060
Base pay
$69,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,060

Randolph Franklin holds the role of Network Administrator at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,060.

Summer Harris

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,046
Base pay
$69,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,046

Summer Harris is a Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $69,046.

Kristopher Weissmann

Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,041
Base pay
$69,041
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,041

Kristopher Weissmann is a Student Services Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $69,041.

Catherine Gore

Administrative Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,039
Base pay
$69,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,039

Catherine Gore is a Administrative Coordinator II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $69,039.

Brian Damon

Law Enforcement Officer II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,038
Base pay
$69,038
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,038

At University of South Carolina, Brian Damon serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,038.

Refika Turgut

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,007
Base pay
$69,007
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,007

Refika Turgut is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $69,007.

Lael Kenney

IT Consultant I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$69,000
Base pay
$69,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,000

Lael Kenney works as a IT Consultant I for University of South Carolina. Lael earned $69,000 in 2026.

Jessica Allison

Alumni/Development Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$68,990
Base pay
$68,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,990

Jessica Allison works as a Alumni/Development Coordinator II for University of South Carolina. Jessica earned $68,990 in 2026.

Emory Mixon

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$68,990
Base pay
$68,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,990

At University of South Carolina, Emory Mixon serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,990.

Bethany Suttles

Systems Engineer I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$68,990
Base pay
$68,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,990

Bethany Suttles is a Systems Engineer I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $68,990.

Ernest Jenkins

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$68,980
Base pay
$68,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,980

Ernest Jenkins holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,980.

Ricky Boyd

Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$68,965
Base pay
$68,965
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,965

Ricky Boyd holds the role of Student Services Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,965.

Sarah Young

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$68,893
Base pay
$68,893
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,893

At University of South Carolina, Sarah Young serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,893.

Roger Drouin

Public Information Coordinator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$68,803
Base pay
$68,803
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,803

At University of South Carolina, Roger Drouin serves as a Public Information Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,803.

Brandon Orr

Facilities Maintenance Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$68,759
Base pay
$68,759
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,759

Brandon Orr works as a Facilities Maintenance Manager I for University of South Carolina. Brandon earned $68,759 in 2026.

Sharda Jacksonsmith

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$68,756
Base pay
$68,756
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,756

At University of South Carolina, Sharda Jacksonsmith serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,756.

Kristie Marshall

Grants Administrator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$68,744
Base pay
$68,744
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,744

Kristie Marshall holds the role of Grants Administrator I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,744.

Nino Calderon

Trades Specialist V/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$68,719
Base pay
$68,719
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,719

Nino Calderon is a Trades Specialist V at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $68,719.

Rosalie Hamiltonthomas

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$68,706
Base pay
$68,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,706

Rosalie Hamiltonthomas works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Rosalie earned $68,706 in 2026.

Pinkney Epps

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$68,690
Base pay
$68,690
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,690

Pinkney Epps is a Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $68,690.

Laura Lanni

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$68,673
Base pay
$68,673
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,673

At University of South Carolina, Laura Lanni serves as a Senior Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,673.

Min Zhang

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$68,673
Base pay
$68,673
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,673

At University of South Carolina, Min Zhang serves as a Senior Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,673.

Silvia Atim

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$68,673
Base pay
$68,673
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,673

At University of South Carolina, Silvia Atim serves as a Senior Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,673.

Atavia Jackson

Human Resources Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$68,622
Base pay
$68,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,622

Atavia Jackson is a Human Resources Manager I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $68,622.

Brooke Hardin

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$68,619
Base pay
$68,619
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,619

Brooke Hardin holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,619.

Russell Gray

Trades Specialist V/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$68,619
Base pay
$68,619
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,619

Russell Gray holds the role of Trades Specialist V at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,619.

Dorothy Mcgovern

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$68,615
Base pay
$68,615
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,615

Dorothy Mcgovern holds the role of Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,615.

Elizabeth Ballew

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$68,582
Base pay
$68,582
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,582

Elizabeth Ballew works as a Student Services Manager II for University of South Carolina. Elizabeth earned $68,582 in 2026.

Tammy Herron

Administrative Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$68,574
Base pay
$68,574
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,574

Tammy Herron works as a Administrative Coordinator I for University of South Carolina. Tammy earned $68,574 in 2026.