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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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James Thrasher

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$170,001
Base pay
$170,001
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,001

James Thrasher works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. James earned $170,001 in 2026.

Lawrence Reagan

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$169,253
Base pay
$169,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,253

Lawrence Reagan works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Lawrence earned $169,253 in 2026.

David Wright

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$168,550
Base pay
$168,550
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,550

At University of South Carolina, David Wright serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $168,550.

Kathleen Nickerson

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$168,300
Base pay
$168,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,300

Kathleen Nickerson is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $168,300.

Dianne Johnsonfeelings

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$167,661
Base pay
$167,661
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,661

Dianne Johnsonfeelings is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $167,661.

Angela Liese

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$167,651
Base pay
$167,651
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,651

At University of South Carolina, Angela Liese serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $167,651.

Kevin Bennett

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$167,451
Base pay
$167,451
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,451

Kevin Bennett works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Kevin earned $167,451 in 2026.

Yi Wang

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$167,315
Base pay
$167,315
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,315

Yi Wang is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $167,315.

Swapan Ray

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$167,090
Base pay
$167,090
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,090

Swapan Ray is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $167,090.

Peter Chametzky

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$166,335
Base pay
$166,335
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,335

At University of South Carolina, Peter Chametzky serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $166,335.

James Hardin

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$166,151
Base pay
$166,151
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,151

James Hardin works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. James earned $166,151 in 2026.

Susan Steck

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$166,030
Base pay
$166,030
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,030

Susan Steck works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Susan earned $166,030 in 2026.

Chen Li

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$165,849
Base pay
$165,849
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,849

Chen Li is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $165,849.

Carl Dahlman

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$165,833
Base pay
$165,833
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,833

Carl Dahlman holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,833.

Gene Yogodzinski

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$165,640
Base pay
$165,640
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,640

Gene Yogodzinski is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $165,640.

Susan Courtney

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$165,371
Base pay
$165,371
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,371

Susan Courtney works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Susan earned $165,371 in 2026.

Jihong Liu

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$163,035
Base pay
$163,035
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,035

At University of South Carolina, Jihong Liu serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $163,035.

Paul Bookstaver

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$162,267
Base pay
$162,267
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,267

Paul Bookstaver works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Paul earned $162,267 in 2026.

Matthew Brashears

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$161,946
Base pay
$161,946
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,946

Matthew Brashears holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,946.

Sanghee Won

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$161,875
Base pay
$161,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,875

Sanghee Won is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $161,875.

Ken Shimizu

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$161,842
Base pay
$161,842
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,842

At University of South Carolina, Ken Shimizu serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,842.

Caryn Outten

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$161,815
Base pay
$161,815
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,815

Caryn Outten holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,815.

Donna Chen

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$161,798
Base pay
$161,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,798

Donna Chen works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Donna earned $161,798 in 2026.

Michael Myrick

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$161,797
Base pay
$161,797
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,797

Michael Myrick is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $161,797.

Franklin Outten

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$161,615
Base pay
$161,615
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,615

Franklin Outten is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $161,615.

Linda Shimizu

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$161,086
Base pay
$161,086
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,086

Linda Shimizu works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Linda earned $161,086 in 2026.

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.