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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Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Kyle Weant serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,000.
Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina
Daniel Patrick is a Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $130,000.
Human Resources Director III/University of South Carolina
Rebecca Grothe is a Human Resources Director III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $130,000.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Thanh Nguyen is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $129,964.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Gary Senn holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,962.
Engineer/Associate Engineer IV/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Brian Enter serves as a Engineer/Associate Engineer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,914.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, George Smith serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,881.
Nurse Practitioner/University of South Carolina
Ryan Carsten is a Nurse Practitioner at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $129,865.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Alexander Beecroft is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $129,717.
Lecturer/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Beth Renninger serves as a Lecturer. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,712.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Margaret Selph works as a Clinical Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Margaret earned $129,578 in 2026.
Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina
Lindsay Mccary works as a Clinical Professor for University of South Carolina. Lindsay earned $129,555 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/University of South Carolina
Erik Salus works as a Law Enforcement Officer VI for University of South Carolina. Erik earned $129,487 in 2026.
Research Professor/University of South Carolina
Frederick Dryer is a Research Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $129,484.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Debbie Barrington is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $129,398.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Krista Blackwell works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Krista earned $129,398 in 2026.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Haylee Mercado works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Haylee earned $129,342 in 2026.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Andrew Kaczynski serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,320.
Director/University of South Carolina
Andrea Sisino works as a Director for University of South Carolina. Andrea earned $129,313 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Stanley Dubinsky holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,183.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Wenxin Xu works as a Clinical Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Wenxin earned $129,174 in 2026.
Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina
David Mckinley is a Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $129,030.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Susan Wood works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Susan earned $128,949 in 2026.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Liza Porterfield serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,908.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Tian Xie is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $128,899.
Program Manager III/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Anthony Malagrino serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,820.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Scott Smith works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Scott earned $128,814 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Stephen Lowe is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $128,806.
System Architect/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Nathan Elger serves as a System Architect. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,800.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Scott Gwara is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $128,780.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Leigh Pate works as a Clinical Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Leigh earned $128,739 in 2026.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/University of South Carolina
Karen Thomas holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,686.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Yu Qian is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $128,543.
IT Manager II/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Rolando Vazquez serves as a IT Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,539.
Visiting Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Adair Boroughs serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,520.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Nathan Rouse is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $128,520.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Sarah Williams serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,491.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Jennifer Reynolds holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,396.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Sanela Porcakonjikusic works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Sanela earned $128,386 in 2026.
Risk Management & Compliance Manager III/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Loren Murphy serves as a Risk Management & Compliance Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,311.