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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 100

Charity Dunn

Research Laboratory Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,541
Base pay
$67,541
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,541

At University of South Carolina, Charity Dunn serves as a Research Laboratory Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,541.

Teneisha Adams

Operations Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,529
Base pay
$67,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,529

Teneisha Adams is a Operations Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $67,529.

Daniel Kiernan

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,508
Base pay
$67,508
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,508

At University of South Carolina, Daniel Kiernan serves as a Senior Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,508.

Christopher Brown

Athletics Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,500
Base pay
$67,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,500

Christopher Brown is a Athletics Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $67,500.

Kimberly Elchlepp

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,500
Base pay
$67,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,500

Kimberly Elchlepp works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Kimberly earned $67,500 in 2026.

Kenneth Richards

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,500
Base pay
$67,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,500

At University of South Carolina, Kenneth Richards serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,500.

Marlana Robinson

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,500
Base pay
$67,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,500

At University of South Carolina, Marlana Robinson serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,500.

Rachel Kelley

Communications Manager/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,457
Base pay
$67,457
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,457

Rachel Kelley holds the role of Communications Manager at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,457.

Daniel Stewart

Network Technician II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,452
Base pay
$67,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,452

Daniel Stewart works as a Network Technician II for University of South Carolina. Daniel earned $67,452 in 2026.

Anna Ptacin

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,442
Base pay
$67,442
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,442

Anna Ptacin works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Anna earned $67,442 in 2026.

Peter Seipel

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,441
Base pay
$67,441
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,441

Peter Seipel holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,441.

Karen Scott

Human Resources Coordinator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,406
Base pay
$67,406
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,406

At University of South Carolina, Karen Scott serves as a Human Resources Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,406.

Robin Kloot

Research Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,405
Base pay
$67,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,405

Robin Kloot holds the role of Research Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,405.

William Roberts

Law Enforcement Officer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,394
Base pay
$67,394
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,394

At University of South Carolina, William Roberts serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,394.

Hailey Floyd

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,386
Base pay
$67,386
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,386

Hailey Floyd holds the role of Program Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,386.

Alexandra Krisanda

Law Enforcement Officer II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,353
Base pay
$67,353
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,353

Alexandra Krisanda holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,353.

Roberto Molina

Law Enforcement Officer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,353
Base pay
$67,353
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,353

Roberto Molina is a Law Enforcement Officer III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $67,353.

Adam Bryant

Law Enforcement Officer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,353
Base pay
$67,353
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,353

Adam Bryant is a Law Enforcement Officer III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $67,353.

John Rogers

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,348
Base pay
$67,348
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,348

John Rogers holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,348.

Suzette Taylor

Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,326
Base pay
$67,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,326

Suzette Taylor works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Suzette earned $67,326 in 2026.

Laura Sharpe

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,322
Base pay
$67,322
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,322

Laura Sharpe holds the role of Program Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,322.

Margaret Condon

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,320
Base pay
$67,320
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,320

Margaret Condon works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Margaret earned $67,320 in 2026.

Erin Plyler

Grants Administrator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,320
Base pay
$67,320
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,320

Erin Plyler works as a Grants Administrator I for University of South Carolina. Erin earned $67,320 in 2026.

Eric Morris

Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,218
Base pay
$67,218
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,218

Eric Morris is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $67,218.

Anita Isaac

Mental Health Professional III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,168
Base pay
$67,168
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,168

Anita Isaac is a Mental Health Professional III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $67,168.

Cynthia Wellington

Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,153
Base pay
$67,153
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,153

Cynthia Wellington holds the role of Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,153.

Diane Jackson

Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,153
Base pay
$67,153
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,153

At University of South Carolina, Diane Jackson serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,153.

James Pou

Student Services Manager II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,133
Base pay
$67,133
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,133

James Pou holds the role of Student Services Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,133.

James Anderson

Program Coordinator II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,133
Base pay
$67,133
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,133

James Anderson works as a Program Coordinator II for University of South Carolina. James earned $67,133 in 2026.

Amy Hood

Program Coordinator I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,113
Base pay
$67,113
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,113

Amy Hood is a Program Coordinator I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $67,113.

Jeremy Culler

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,095
Base pay
$67,095
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,095

Jeremy Culler is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $67,095.

Katherine Hoskins

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,085
Base pay
$67,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,085

Katherine Hoskins works as a Librarian for University of South Carolina. Katherine earned $67,085 in 2026.

James Shugart

Law Enforcement Officer III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,039
Base pay
$67,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,039

James Shugart works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for University of South Carolina. James earned $67,039 in 2026.

Dylan Smith

Network Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,020
Base pay
$67,020
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,020

Dylan Smith holds the role of Network Administrator at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,020.

Anna Redwine

Student Services Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,019
Base pay
$67,019
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,019

At University of South Carolina, Anna Redwine serves as a Student Services Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,019.

Vernon Turner

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,000
Base pay
$67,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,000

Vernon Turner works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Vernon earned $67,000 in 2026.

Theresa Drakefordjohnson

Human Resources Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,000
Base pay
$67,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,000

At University of South Carolina, Theresa Drakefordjohnson serves as a Human Resources Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,000.

George Frye

Facilities Maintenance Manager I/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,000
Base pay
$67,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,000

George Frye works as a Facilities Maintenance Manager I for University of South Carolina. George earned $67,000 in 2026.

Madeline Broderick

Executive Assistant II/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,000
Base pay
$67,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,000

Madeline Broderick works as a Executive Assistant II for University of South Carolina. Madeline earned $67,000 in 2026.

Charles Lawrimore

Web Developer/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$67,000
Base pay
$67,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,000

At University of South Carolina, Charles Lawrimore serves as a Web Developer. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,000.