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South Carolina / Medical University of SC

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Medical University of SC

Source file: South Carolina — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Employees
2,634
Median total
$76,684
Highest record
$400,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$50,000$246,000+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$94,176 (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
$54,755
$60,508
$76,684
$110,000
$156,058

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).

Largest job titles

Professor
261 · $140,990
Assistant Professor
243 · $108,467
Associate Professor
165 · $125,128

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 2

Benjamin Toll

Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$257,239
Base pay
$257,239
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$257,239

Benjamin Toll holds the role of Professor at Medical University of SC. In 2026, their total compensation was $257,239.

Jason Simmons

Associate Academic Program Director/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$256,000
Base pay
$256,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$256,000

Jason Simmons works as a Associate Academic Program Director for Medical University of SC. Jason earned $256,000 in 2026.

Michelle Ziegler

Associate Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$255,920
Base pay
$255,920
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$255,920

Michelle Ziegler is a Associate Professor at Medical University of SC. 2026 total compensation came to $255,920.

Michael De Arellano

Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$255,625
Base pay
$255,625
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$255,625

Michael De Arellano is a Professor at Medical University of SC. 2026 total compensation came to $255,625.

Lauren Magaldi

Associate Academic Program Director/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$255,000
Base pay
$255,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$255,000

Lauren Magaldi works as a Associate Academic Program Director for Medical University of SC. Lauren earned $255,000 in 2026.

Jennifer Nall

Associate Academic Program Director/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$255,000
Base pay
$255,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$255,000

At Medical University of SC, Jennifer Nall serves as a Associate Academic Program Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $255,000.

Shannon Jones

Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$252,246
Base pay
$252,246
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$252,246

Shannon Jones holds the role of Professor at Medical University of SC. In 2026, their total compensation was $252,246.

Hermes Florez

Department Chair/Head/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$250,000
Base pay
$250,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$250,000

Hermes Florez is a Department Chair/Head at Medical University of SC. 2026 total compensation came to $250,000.

Robert Labadie

Department Chair/Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$250,000
Base pay
$250,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$250,000

Robert Labadie works as a Department Chair/Professor for Medical University of SC. Robert earned $250,000 in 2026.

Gerald Dorn

Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$250,000
Base pay
$250,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$250,000

Gerald Dorn holds the role of Professor at Medical University of SC. In 2026, their total compensation was $250,000.

Eric Wallen

Department Chair/Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$250,000
Base pay
$250,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$250,000

Eric Wallen works as a Department Chair/Professor for Medical University of SC. Eric earned $250,000 in 2026.

Megan Donaldson

Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$249,369
Base pay
$249,369
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$249,369

Megan Donaldson works as a Professor for Medical University of SC. Megan earned $249,369 in 2026.

Dirk Elston

Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$247,800
Base pay
$247,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$247,800

Dirk Elston is a Professor at Medical University of SC. 2026 total compensation came to $247,800.

Richard Drake

Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$246,000
Base pay
$246,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$246,000

Richard Drake is a Professor at Medical University of SC. 2026 total compensation came to $246,000.

Anand Mehta

Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$246,000
Base pay
$246,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$246,000

At Medical University of SC, Anand Mehta serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $246,000.

Travis Poole

Associate Academic Program Director/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$244,049
Base pay
$244,049
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$244,049

At Medical University of SC, Travis Poole serves as a Associate Academic Program Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $244,049.

John Lemasters

Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$242,253
Base pay
$242,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$242,253

John Lemasters is a Professor at Medical University of SC. 2026 total compensation came to $242,253.

Chenthamarakshan Vasu

Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$240,000
Base pay
$240,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$240,000

Chenthamarakshan Vasu is a Professor at Medical University of SC. 2026 total compensation came to $240,000.

Dulamsuren Donaghy

Associate Academic Program Director/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$240,000
Base pay
$240,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$240,000

Dulamsuren Donaghy holds the role of Associate Academic Program Director at Medical University of SC. In 2026, their total compensation was $240,000.

Angela Yoon

Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$238,781
Base pay
$238,781
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$238,781

Angela Yoon works as a Professor for Medical University of SC. Angela earned $238,781 in 2026.

Tariq Javed

Associate Dean/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$238,277
Base pay
$238,277
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$238,277

Tariq Javed holds the role of Associate Dean at Medical University of SC. In 2026, their total compensation was $238,277.

Kenneth Ruggiero

Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$237,656
Base pay
$237,656
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$237,656

At Medical University of SC, Kenneth Ruggiero serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $237,656.

Paul Nietert

Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$237,555
Base pay
$237,555
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$237,555

At Medical University of SC, Paul Nietert serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $237,555.

Valerie Durkalski Mauldin

Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$237,000
Base pay
$237,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$237,000

Valerie Durkalski Mauldin works as a Professor for Medical University of SC. Valerie earned $237,000 in 2026.

David Fitzgerald

Associate Dean/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$236,665
Base pay
$236,665
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$236,665

David Fitzgerald works as a Associate Dean for Medical University of SC. David earned $236,665 in 2026.

Patrick Mulholland

Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$235,076
Base pay
$235,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$235,076

Patrick Mulholland holds the role of Professor at Medical University of SC. In 2026, their total compensation was $235,076.

Mark Miller

Associate Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$234,229
Base pay
$234,229
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$234,229

Mark Miller is a Associate Professor at Medical University of SC. 2026 total compensation came to $234,229.

Renee Martin

Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$233,579
Base pay
$233,579
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$233,579

Renee Martin works as a Professor for Medical University of SC. Renee earned $233,579 in 2026.

Daniel Lackland

Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$233,579
Base pay
$233,579
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$233,579

Daniel Lackland holds the role of Professor at Medical University of SC. In 2026, their total compensation was $233,579.

Janardan Pandey

Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$233,579
Base pay
$233,579
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$233,579

Janardan Pandey is a Professor at Medical University of SC. 2026 total compensation came to $233,579.

Katherine Sterba

Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$233,579
Base pay
$233,579
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$233,579

Katherine Sterba works as a Professor for Medical University of SC. Katherine earned $233,579 in 2026.

Bethany Wolf

Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$233,579
Base pay
$233,579
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$233,579

Bethany Wolf works as a Professor for Medical University of SC. Bethany earned $233,579 in 2026.

Scott Reeves

Department Chair/Head/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$233,497
Base pay
$233,497
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$233,497

Scott Reeves works as a Department Chair/Head for Medical University of SC. Scott earned $233,497 in 2026.

Lawrence Chandler

Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$233,462
Base pay
$233,462
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$233,462

Lawrence Chandler holds the role of Professor at Medical University of SC. In 2026, their total compensation was $233,462.

Ozgur Sahin

Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$231,000
Base pay
$231,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$231,000

Ozgur Sahin is a Professor at Medical University of SC. 2026 total compensation came to $231,000.

Arno Wessels

Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$228,323
Base pay
$228,323
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$228,323

Arno Wessels holds the role of Professor at Medical University of SC. In 2026, their total compensation was $228,323.

Kit Simpson

Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$228,159
Base pay
$228,159
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$228,159

At Medical University of SC, Kit Simpson serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $228,159.

Debra Hazen Martin

Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$226,995
Base pay
$226,995
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$226,995

At Medical University of SC, Debra Hazen Martin serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $226,995.

Wenle Zhao

Research Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$226,389
Base pay
$226,389
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$226,389

Wenle Zhao holds the role of Research Professor at Medical University of SC. In 2026, their total compensation was $226,389.

Sharon Yeatts

Research Professor/Medical University of SC

2026 total comp
$226,042
Base pay
$226,042
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$226,042

Sharon Yeatts holds the role of Research Professor at Medical University of SC. In 2026, their total compensation was $226,042.