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Professor

Plan and deliver instruction, assess student progress, and develop curriculum.

595 employees hold this title in University of South Carolina. Median total compensation for the role is $135,101, above the department median of $81,863.

Employees
595
Total payroll
$88.2M
Role median
$135,101
Agency median
$81,863
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$65,000$303,536+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 595 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across South Carolina

Professor is held in 10 South Carolina departments. In University of South Carolina, the median of $135,101 ranks #3 of 10.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Median total compensation for the Professor role in other South Carolinadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Professor beyond South Carolina

This role is reported in 6 jurisdictions. In South Carolina, the median of $124,370 ranks #6 of 6. See Professor across all of South Carolina

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Connecticut
$209,133 · 19
Massachusetts
$176,655 · 414
District of Columbia
$135,111 · 45
New York City
$132,448 · 722
Georgia
$126,751 · 3,548

Median total compensation for comparable Professorroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Christine Distefano

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$160,000
Base pay
$160,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,000

Christine Distefano works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Christine earned $160,000 in 2026.

Chad Rose

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$160,000
Base pay
$160,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,000

Chad Rose is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $160,000.

Bendegul Okumus

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$160,000
Base pay
$160,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,000

At University of South Carolina, Bendegul Okumus serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $160,000.

Xiaofeng Yang

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$159,575
Base pay
$159,575
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,575

Xiaofeng Yang works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Xiaofeng earned $159,575 in 2026.

Xiaomin Deng

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$158,642
Base pay
$158,642
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,642

Xiaomin Deng is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $158,642.

Saskia Coenensnyder

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$158,100
Base pay
$158,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,100

Saskia Coenensnyder holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,100.

Morgan Stefik

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$158,100
Base pay
$158,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,100

Morgan Stefik works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Morgan earned $158,100 in 2026.

Timothy Shaw

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$157,768
Base pay
$157,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,768

Timothy Shaw works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Timothy earned $157,768 in 2026.

Varsha Kulkarni

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$155,992
Base pay
$155,992
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,992

At University of South Carolina, Varsha Kulkarni serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,992.

Neset Hikmet

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$155,900
Base pay
$155,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,900

At University of South Carolina, Neset Hikmet serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,900.

Enrico Santi

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$155,408
Base pay
$155,408
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,408

Enrico Santi works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Enrico earned $155,408 in 2026.

Bo Cai

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$155,266
Base pay
$155,266
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,266

Bo Cai holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,266.

Anwar Merchant

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$155,206
Base pay
$155,206
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,206

Anwar Merchant works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Anwar earned $155,206 in 2026.

Tanvir Farouk

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$155,128
Base pay
$155,128
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,128

Tanvir Farouk holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,128.

Srihari Nelakuditi

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$154,995
Base pay
$154,995
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,995

Srihari Nelakuditi is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $154,995.

Ming Hu

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$154,868
Base pay
$154,868
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,868

Ming Hu is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $154,868.

Kirk Randazzo

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$154,865
Base pay
$154,865
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,865

Kirk Randazzo works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Kirk earned $154,865 in 2026.

Jessica Elfenbein

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$154,836
Base pay
$154,836
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,836

At University of South Carolina, Jessica Elfenbein serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,836.

Mark Nagel

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$154,779
Base pay
$154,779
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,779

Mark Nagel is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $154,779.

Charles Partlow

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$153,806
Base pay
$153,806
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,806

Charles Partlow holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,806.

Richard Southall

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$153,300
Base pay
$153,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,300

Richard Southall is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $153,300.

Matthew Boylan

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$153,120
Base pay
$153,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,120

Matthew Boylan works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Matthew earned $153,120 in 2026.

Xiaofeng Liu

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$152,548
Base pay
$152,548
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,548

Xiaofeng Liu is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $152,548.

Sophya Garashchuk

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$152,330
Base pay
$152,330
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,330

At University of South Carolina, Sophya Garashchuk serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,330.

Gabrielle Turnermcgrievy

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$151,634
Base pay
$151,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,634

Gabrielle Turnermcgrievy is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $151,634.

Jerry Mitchell

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$151,300
Base pay
$151,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,300

Jerry Mitchell works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Jerry earned $151,300 in 2026.

Sourav Banerjee

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$151,118
Base pay
$151,118
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,118

Sourav Banerjee works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Sourav earned $151,118 in 2026.

Yordanka Ilieva

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$151,097
Base pay
$151,097
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,097

Yordanka Ilieva is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $151,097.

Richard Heiens

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$150,550
Base pay
$150,550
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,550

Richard Heiens works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Richard earned $150,550 in 2026.

Campbell Mcinnes

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$149,937
Base pay
$149,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,937

Campbell Mcinnes works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Campbell earned $149,937 in 2026.

Jason Bakos

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$149,520
Base pay
$149,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,520

Jason Bakos works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Jason earned $149,520 in 2026.

Zhenmeng Peng

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$149,362
Base pay
$149,362
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,362

Zhenmeng Peng works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Zhenmeng earned $149,362 in 2026.

Norma Frizzellcatledge

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$149,287
Base pay
$149,287
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,287

Norma Frizzellcatledge works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Norma earned $149,287 in 2026.

Emily Manetta

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$149,141
Base pay
$149,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,141

Emily Manetta is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $149,141.

Carol Harrison

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$148,743
Base pay
$148,743
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,743

Carol Harrison works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Carol earned $148,743 in 2026.