South Carolina / Medical University of SC
Agency file
The Medical University of SC oversees public health and medical services — disease prevention, clinics and hospitals, and health licensing and regulation.
In 2026, this agency had 2,634 employees with median total compensation of $76,684; the highest distinct record was $400,000.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 2,634 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($76,684) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $156,058 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $54,755. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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.
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Record list
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Professor/Medical University of SC
Arno Wessels holds the role of Professor at Medical University of SC. In 2026, their total compensation was $228,323.
Professor/Medical University of SC
At Medical University of SC, Kit Simpson serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $228,159.
Professor/Medical University of SC
At Medical University of SC, Debra Hazen Martin serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $226,995.
Research Professor/Medical University of SC
Wenle Zhao holds the role of Research Professor at Medical University of SC. In 2026, their total compensation was $226,389.
Research Professor/Medical University of SC
Sharon Yeatts holds the role of Research Professor at Medical University of SC. In 2026, their total compensation was $226,042.
Professor/Medical University of SC
At Medical University of SC, Bobby Thomas serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $225,700.
Professor/Medical University of SC
At Medical University of SC, John Woodward serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $225,287.
Research Professor/Medical University of SC
Jordan Elm works as a Research Professor for Medical University of SC. Jordan earned $225,112 in 2026.
Department Chair/Head/Medical University of SC
Christopher Cowan is a Department Chair/Head at Medical University of SC. 2026 total compensation came to $225,000.
Associate Dean/Medical University of SC
Robert Rowe holds the role of Associate Dean at Medical University of SC. In 2026, their total compensation was $224,400.
Professor/Medical University of SC
Carla Danielson is a Professor at Medical University of SC. 2026 total compensation came to $224,384.
Associate Dean/Medical University of SC
Teresa Kelechi is a Associate Dean at Medical University of SC. 2026 total compensation came to $223,888.
Professor/Medical University of SC
Nikolina Babic works as a Professor for Medical University of SC. Nikolina earned $223,708 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Medical University of SC
Sonali Rathore works as a Associate Professor for Medical University of SC. Sonali earned $222,650 in 2026.
Professor/Medical University of SC
At Medical University of SC, Daniel Smith serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $222,410.
Professor/Medical University of SC
At Medical University of SC, Alexander Alekseyenko serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $221,900.
Professor/Medical University of SC
Suhua Sha works as a Professor for Medical University of SC. Suhua earned $221,900 in 2026.