GCGovComp.app

South Carolina / Medical University of SC

Agency file

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
Total payroll
$248.1M
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

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.

Compare

Similar departments

Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Record list

Employees

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.