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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Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Alyssa Claygilmour serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,086.
Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina
Carli Mercer holds the role of Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,060.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Matthias Schindler works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Matthias earned $111,030 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Mufaro Kanyangarara serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,999.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Michael Seaman works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Michael earned $110,996 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Svetlana Shinkareva is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $110,957.
Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
Lucius Emanuel is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $110,899.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Yenyi Ho works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Yenyi earned $110,897 in 2026.
Program Manager II/University of South Carolina
Rachel Burns works as a Program Manager II for University of South Carolina. Rachel earned $110,786 in 2026.
Grants Administrator III/University of South Carolina
Melissa Bair is a Grants Administrator III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $110,720.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Xuwei Liang is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $110,686.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Xiaomei Zhang works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Xiaomei earned $110,686 in 2026.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Ronald Erdei is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $110,686.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Jill Stewart serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,675.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Kathleen Smith is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $110,659.