South Carolina / University of South Carolina
Agency file
The University of South Carolina operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.
In 2026, this agency had 5,807 employees with median total compensation of $81,863; the highest distinct record was $2,700,000.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 5,807 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($81,863) — 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 $155,266 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $55,319. 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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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
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Professor/University of South Carolina
Michael Fowler is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $93,663.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Zachary Winkelmann holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,653.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Robert Hardy holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,651.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Christopher Sutton is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $93,646.
Senior Network Administrator/University of South Carolina
Brian Payne works as a Senior Network Administrator for University of South Carolina. Brian earned $93,640 in 2026.
Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Christopher Harris serves as a Student Services Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,636.
Program Manager II/University of South Carolina
Robert Ballington is a Program Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $93,618.
Public Information Director II/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Sarah Scarborough serves as a Public Information Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,605.
Program Manager I/University of South Carolina
Krish Rescigno works as a Program Manager I for University of South Carolina. Krish earned $93,580 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Abigail Hogan is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $93,563.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Susan Ruppel works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Susan earned $93,515 in 2026.
Facilities Maintenance Manager II/University of South Carolina
Rushton Austin is a Facilities Maintenance Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $93,500.
Librarian/University of South Carolina
Stacy Winchester is a Librarian at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $93,442.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Rebecca Janzen is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $93,390.
Instructor/University of South Carolina
Barbara Cuevas holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,359.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Sarah Beachkofsky serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,300.