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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 99

Mak Grgic

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,895
Base pay
$67,895
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,895

Mak Grgic is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $67,895.

Karyn Stoneberg

Human Resources Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,895
Base pay
$67,895
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,895

Karyn Stoneberg holds the role of Human Resources Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,895.

Laura Karas

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,866
Base pay
$67,866
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,866

Laura Karas works as a Senior Instructor for University of South Carolina. Laura earned $67,866 in 2026.

Nicholas Ost

Law Enforcement Officer II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,852
Base pay
$67,852
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,852

At University of South Carolina, Nicholas Ost serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,852.

John Smith

Operations Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,842
Base pay
$67,842
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,842

John Smith is a Operations Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $67,842.

Anjell Session

Human Resources Coordinator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,830
Base pay
$67,830
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,830

At University of South Carolina, Anjell Session serves as a Human Resources Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,830.

James Shinn

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,824
Base pay
$67,824
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,824

James Shinn is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $67,824.

Samantha Bowen

Public Information Coordinator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,816
Base pay
$67,816
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,816

Samantha Bowen holds the role of Public Information Coordinator at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,816.

Sarah Brooks

Administrative Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,813
Base pay
$67,813
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,813

Sarah Brooks holds the role of Administrative Coordinator II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,813.

Matthew Cunningham

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,792
Base pay
$67,792
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,792

Matthew Cunningham is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $67,792.

Dontrice Manigo

Human Resources Coordinator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,791
Base pay
$67,791
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,791

Dontrice Manigo is a Human Resources Coordinator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $67,791.

Gowoon Choi

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,791
Base pay
$67,791
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,791

Gowoon Choi holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,791.

Mark Gumba

Human Resources Coordinator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,791
Base pay
$67,791
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,791

Mark Gumba holds the role of Human Resources Coordinator at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,791.

Tonya Johnson

Human Resources Coordinator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,791
Base pay
$67,791
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,791

Tonya Johnson holds the role of Human Resources Coordinator at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,791.

Sherkea Mobley

Human Resources Coordinator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,791
Base pay
$67,791
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,791

Sherkea Mobley is a Human Resources Coordinator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $67,791.

Plaura Padgett

Human Resources Coordinator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,791
Base pay
$67,791
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,791

Plaura Padgett holds the role of Human Resources Coordinator at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,791.

Paul Reed

IT Consultant I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,791
Base pay
$67,791
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,791

Paul Reed is a IT Consultant I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $67,791.

Alexandra Fiscus

IT Consultant II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,791
Base pay
$67,791
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,791

At University of South Carolina, Alexandra Fiscus serves as a IT Consultant II. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,791.

Jessie Guest

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,791
Base pay
$67,791
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,791

Jessie Guest holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,791.

Stephanie Monks

Administrative Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,791
Base pay
$67,791
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,791

Stephanie Monks holds the role of Administrative Coordinator II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,791.

Dora Moreno

Grants Administrator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,791
Base pay
$67,791
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,791

Dora Moreno holds the role of Grants Administrator I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,791.

Harsh Patel

Administrative Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,791
Base pay
$67,791
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,791

At University of South Carolina, Harsh Patel serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,791.

Wanda Fenimore

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,739
Base pay
$67,739
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,739

Wanda Fenimore holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,739.

Jean Carrano

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,724
Base pay
$67,724
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,724

Jean Carrano works as a Program Coordinator I for University of South Carolina. Jean earned $67,724 in 2026.

Jacqueline Jackson

Administrative Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,707
Base pay
$67,707
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,707

At University of South Carolina, Jacqueline Jackson serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,707.

Alan Buck

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,700
Base pay
$67,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,700

Alan Buck holds the role of Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,700.

Rebecca Morgan

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,677
Base pay
$67,677
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,677

Rebecca Morgan works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Rebecca earned $67,677 in 2026.

Debra Poston

Administrative Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,677
Base pay
$67,677
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,677

At University of South Carolina, Debra Poston serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,677.

Valerie Byrdfort

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,677
Base pay
$67,677
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,677

Valerie Byrdfort holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,677.

Travis Arbaugh

IT Consultant I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,634
Base pay
$67,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,634

At University of South Carolina, Travis Arbaugh serves as a IT Consultant I. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,634.

Gerald Cox

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,626
Base pay
$67,626
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,626

Gerald Cox works as a Athletics Coach for University of South Carolina. Gerald earned $67,626 in 2026.

Taylor Ramp

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,626
Base pay
$67,626
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,626

Taylor Ramp is a Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $67,626.

Samuel Dao

IT Consultant II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,615
Base pay
$67,615
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,615

Samuel Dao is a IT Consultant II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $67,615.

Robert Ashley

Database Administrator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,595
Base pay
$67,595
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,595

Robert Ashley is a Database Administrator I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $67,595.

Laura Rikard

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,577
Base pay
$67,577
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,577

Laura Rikard is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $67,577.

Michelle Priester

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,572
Base pay
$67,572
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,572

At University of South Carolina, Michelle Priester serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,572.

Sarah Patneaude

Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,560
Base pay
$67,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,560

At University of South Carolina, Sarah Patneaude serves as a Student Services Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,560.

Anna May

Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,560
Base pay
$67,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,560

At University of South Carolina, Anna May serves as a Student Services Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,560.

Lacey Cooper

Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,560
Base pay
$67,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,560

Lacey Cooper works as a Program Coordinator II for University of South Carolina. Lacey earned $67,560 in 2026.

Roderick Dow

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,553
Base pay
$67,553
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,553

At University of South Carolina, Roderick Dow serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,553.