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
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.
Professor/Medical University of SC
Steven Carroll is a Professor at Medical University of SC. 2026 total compensation came to $221,288.
Senior Systems Architect/Medical University of SC
John Clark works as a Senior Systems Architect for Medical University of SC. John earned $219,300 in 2026.
Associate Dean/Medical University of SC
Nancy Carson holds the role of Associate Dean at Medical University of SC. In 2026, their total compensation was $218,078.
Associate Academic Program Director/Medical University of SC
Richard Lee works as a Associate Academic Program Director for Medical University of SC. Richard earned $217,580 in 2026.
Professor/Medical University of SC
At Medical University of SC, Alyssa Rheingold serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $217,039.
Assistant Professor/Medical University of SC
Angela Ciuca holds the role of Assistant Professor at Medical University of SC. In 2026, their total compensation was $215,761.
Associate Academic Program Director/Medical University of SC
Dawn Hartsell works as a Associate Academic Program Director for Medical University of SC. Dawn earned $215,646 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Medical University of SC
Tracy Smith is a Associate Professor at Medical University of SC. 2026 total compensation came to $214,856.
Professor/Medical University of SC
Joseph Gambacorta is a Professor at Medical University of SC. 2026 total compensation came to $214,400.
Associate Academic Program Director/Medical University of SC
Monica Gardner works as a Associate Academic Program Director for Medical University of SC. Monica earned $214,200 in 2026.
Research Professor/Medical University of SC
Dingzhi Wang works as a Research Professor for Medical University of SC. Dingzhi earned $212,556 in 2026.
Department Chair/Head/Medical University of SC
Philip Howe holds the role of Department Chair/Head at Medical University of SC. In 2026, their total compensation was $212,325.
Department Chair/Professor/Medical University of SC
Katherine Chessman is a Department Chair/Professor at Medical University of SC. 2026 total compensation came to $212,297.
Professor/Medical University of SC
Cristina Lopez is a Professor at Medical University of SC. 2026 total compensation came to $210,809.
Professor/Medical University of SC
Clint Blankenship holds the role of Professor at Medical University of SC. In 2026, their total compensation was $210,000.
Associate Academic Program Director/Medical University of SC
Roger Mccants is a Associate Academic Program Director at Medical University of SC. 2026 total compensation came to $207,907.
Professor/Medical University of SC
At Medical University of SC, Akos Szemes serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $207,477.
Instructor/Medical University of SC
Bernadette Johnson works as a Instructor for Medical University of SC. Bernadette earned $206,715 in 2026.
Associate Academic Program Director/Medical University of SC
Julie Parrish works as a Associate Academic Program Director for Medical University of SC. Julie earned $206,040 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Medical University of SC
Michael Cotter works as a Associate Professor for Medical University of SC. Michael earned $205,756 in 2026.
Professor/Medical University of SC
Kenneth Catchpole holds the role of Professor at Medical University of SC. In 2026, their total compensation was $205,404.
Professor/Medical University of SC
Sumit Yadav is a Professor at Medical University of SC. 2026 total compensation came to $205,000.
Professor/Medical University of SC
At Medical University of SC, Kelly Hunt serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $204,382.
Associate Academic Program Director/Medical University of SC
Myra Haney Singleton is a Associate Academic Program Director at Medical University of SC. 2026 total compensation came to $204,375.
Associate Professor/Medical University of SC
Catherine Horvath is a Associate Professor at Medical University of SC. 2026 total compensation came to $204,000.
Professor/Medical University of SC
Eric Richardson holds the role of Professor at Medical University of SC. In 2026, their total compensation was $204,000.
Professor/Medical University of SC
Kelly Harris works as a Professor for Medical University of SC. Kelly earned $203,098 in 2026.
Professor/Medical University of SC
Oleg Palygin holds the role of Professor at Medical University of SC. In 2026, their total compensation was $202,896.