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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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Rebecca Freeman

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,399
Base pay
$88,399
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,399

Rebecca Freeman works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Rebecca earned $88,399 in 2026.

Sarah Sellhorst

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$88,220
Base pay
$88,220
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,220

Sarah Sellhorst works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Sarah earned $88,220 in 2026.

Bettie Obijohnson

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,645
Base pay
$87,645
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,645

Bettie Obijohnson is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $87,645.

Brian Parr

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$87,211
Base pay
$87,211
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,211

Brian Parr holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,211.

Li Cai

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,975
Base pay
$85,975
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,975

Li Cai works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Li earned $85,975 in 2026.

Rebecca Hillman

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,372
Base pay
$85,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,372

Rebecca Hillman is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $85,372.

Michelle Vieyra

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$85,172
Base pay
$85,172
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,172

At University of South Carolina, Michelle Vieyra serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,172.

Christine Rinehart

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$84,660
Base pay
$84,660
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,660

Christine Rinehart is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $84,660.

Charles Hancock

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$84,557
Base pay
$84,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,557

Charles Hancock is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $84,557.

Laura Swain

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$84,524
Base pay
$84,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,524

At University of South Carolina, Laura Swain serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,524.

Alissa Holland

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$84,425
Base pay
$84,425
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,425

Alissa Holland is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $84,425.

Peter Caster

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$84,128
Base pay
$84,128
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,128

Peter Caster holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,128.

Richard Hartsell

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,699
Base pay
$83,699
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,699

Richard Hartsell holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,699.

Derek Zelmer

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,626
Base pay
$83,626
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,626

At University of South Carolina, Derek Zelmer serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,626.

Steven Campbell

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,521
Base pay
$83,521
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,521

Steven Campbell works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Steven earned $83,521 in 2026.

James Kamla

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$83,060
Base pay
$83,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,060

James Kamla is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $83,060.

J Douglas Higbee

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$82,995
Base pay
$82,995
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,995

J Douglas Higbee holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,995.

Calvinodhiambo Omollo

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$82,948
Base pay
$82,948
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,948

At University of South Carolina, Calvinodhiambo Omollo serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,948.

Stephen Criswell

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$82,749
Base pay
$82,749
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,749

Stephen Criswell holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,749.

Elizabeth Easley

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$82,276
Base pay
$82,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,276

Elizabeth Easley is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $82,276.

Shannon Polchow

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$82,275
Base pay
$82,275
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,275

At University of South Carolina, Shannon Polchow serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,275.

Stefanie Keen

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,860
Base pay
$81,860
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,860

Stefanie Keen works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Stefanie earned $81,860 in 2026.

Mary Hjelm

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,799
Base pay
$81,799
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,799

Mary Hjelm works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Mary earned $81,799 in 2026.

Lee Neibert

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,597
Base pay
$81,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,597

At University of South Carolina, Lee Neibert serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,597.

Jonathan Storm

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,516
Base pay
$81,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,516

Jonathan Storm is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $81,516.

Deborah Mcmurtrie

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,228
Base pay
$81,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,228

At University of South Carolina, Deborah Mcmurtrie serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,228.

Ann Hoover

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$81,114
Base pay
$81,114
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,114

Ann Hoover is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $81,114.

Warren Bareiss

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,972
Base pay
$80,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,972

Warren Bareiss is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $80,972.

Gerard Rowe

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,872
Base pay
$80,872
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,872

At University of South Carolina, Gerard Rowe serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,872.

Virginia Webb

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,594
Base pay
$80,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,594

Virginia Webb is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $80,594.

Adam Pazda

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,562
Base pay
$80,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,562

Adam Pazda is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $80,562.

Christopher Bundrick

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,540
Base pay
$80,540
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,540

Christopher Bundrick works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Christopher earned $80,540 in 2026.

Courtney Mcdonald

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,424
Base pay
$80,424
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,424

At University of South Carolina, Courtney Mcdonald serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,424.

Kimberly Shorter

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,403
Base pay
$80,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,403

Kimberly Shorter is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $80,403.

Weikai Lai

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,357
Base pay
$80,357
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,357

Weikai Lai works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Weikai earned $80,357 in 2026.

Kristina Ramstad

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,302
Base pay
$80,302
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,302

Kristina Ramstad holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,302.

Matthew Donaldson

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,130
Base pay
$80,130
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,130

Matthew Donaldson holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,130.

Nicholas Lawrence

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$80,003
Base pay
$80,003
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,003

Nicholas Lawrence is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $80,003.

Bridget Kirkland

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,963
Base pay
$79,963
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,963

At University of South Carolina, Bridget Kirkland serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,963.

Nolan Stolz

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$79,858
Base pay
$79,858
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,858

Nolan Stolz is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $79,858.