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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Record list
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Professor/University of South Carolina
John Kupfer works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. John earned $136,537 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Christine Ames holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,524.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Shelli Gibbs works as a Clinical Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Shelli earned $136,475 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Alicia Wilson is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $136,406.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Dimitrios Rizos holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,398.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Vladimir Gudkov works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Vladimir earned $136,356 in 2026.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
David Mott is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $136,309.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Jacqueline Haverkamp works as a Clinical Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Jacqueline earned $136,241 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Guoan Wang holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,129.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Rekha Patel holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,028.
Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina
Sandra Besley holds the role of Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,010.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
David Sellavilla holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,000.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Charles Trumbull holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,000.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Xianzheng Huang works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Xianzheng earned $135,933 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Joseph Quattro serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,905.
Director/University of South Carolina
Atiya Bailey works as a Director for University of South Carolina. Atiya earned $135,866 in 2026.
Director/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Melissa Arnold serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,866.
Vice Chancellor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Amber Novotny serves as a Vice Chancellor. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,866.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Alexander Mclain works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Alexander earned $135,627 in 2026.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Oliver Lutz serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,583.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Marki Jones works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Marki earned $135,583 in 2026.
Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Clarence Dickerson serves as a Athletics Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,354.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Stephanie Schaller serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,353.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, David Reisman serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,343.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, David Hitchcock serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,338.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Seihill Kim holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,101.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Junghwan Kim works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Junghwan earned $135,066 in 2026.
Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina
Cornice Cox holds the role of Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,000.
Librarian/University of South Carolina
Heather Heckman holds the role of Librarian at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,000.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Tessa Hastings is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $135,000.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Winston King serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,851.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Steffen Strauch serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,803.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Andrew Kustin serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,509.
Administrative Manager III/University of South Carolina
Williford Faile works as a Administrative Manager III for University of South Carolina. Williford earned $134,491 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Terry Wolfer serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,481.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Andrew Graciano serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,454.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Subrahmanyam Bulusu is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $134,316.
Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina
Jan Smoak holds the role of Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,160.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Daping Fan serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,128.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Bret Kloos serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,079.