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
Jasim Imran holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $179,474.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Thorsten Wuest is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $178,500.
Associate Vice President/University of South Carolina
Ambra Hiott works as a Associate Vice President for University of South Carolina. Ambra earned $178,500 in 2026.
Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina
Derek Payne is a Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $178,449.
Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina
John Kasik is a Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $178,250.
Assistant Vice President/University of South Carolina
Thomas Syfert works as a Assistant Vice President for University of South Carolina. Thomas earned $177,896 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Lawrence Shao works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Lawrence earned $177,222 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Jamie Strassman serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $177,000.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Carole Oskeritzian works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Carole earned $176,849 in 2026.
Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Ryan Carlson serves as a Department Chair/Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $176,799.
Vice Provost/University of South Carolina
Jennifer Ng is a Vice Provost at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $176,799.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Geoffrey Alpert holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $176,570.
Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Catherine Wiggins serves as a Assistant Dean. Their 2026 pay totaled $176,460.
Assistant Vice President/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Belinda Ogorek serves as a Assistant Vice President. Their 2026 pay totaled $176,037.
Director/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Scott Kaplan serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $175,991.
Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina
Jean Neilsstrunjas holds the role of Department Chair/Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $175,945.
Vice Chancellor/University of South Carolina
Matthew Heightland is a Vice Chancellor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $175,934.
Assistant Vice President/University of South Carolina
Elizabeth Orehovec holds the role of Assistant Vice President at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $175,215.
Associate Dean/University of South Carolina
Mylene Culbreath works as a Associate Dean for University of South Carolina. Mylene earned $175,215 in 2026.
IT Director I/University of South Carolina
Jeffery Hostilo works as a IT Director I for University of South Carolina. Jeffery earned $175,110 in 2026.
Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina
Christopher Gordon is a Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $175,000.
Athletic Trainer/University of South Carolina
Clinton Haggard is a Athletic Trainer at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $175,000.
Vice Chancellor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Christopher Taylor serves as a Vice Chancellor. Their 2026 pay totaled $174,831.
Director/University of South Carolina
Joseph Fortune works as a Director for University of South Carolina. Joseph earned $174,670 in 2026.
Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina
Brytnee Reichert holds the role of Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $174,547.
Director/University of South Carolina
Brian Hann works as a Director for University of South Carolina. Brian earned $174,439 in 2026.
Associate Dean/University of South Carolina
Lingyu Yu works as a Associate Dean for University of South Carolina. Lingyu earned $174,200 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
William Dickson holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $174,092.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Dwayne Porter is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $174,083.
Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina
Nicole Kivita works as a Department Chair/Professor for University of South Carolina. Nicole earned $173,800 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Robert Webb works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Robert earned $173,421 in 2026.
Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina
Chappell Wilson holds the role of Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $173,410.
Dean/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Renae Swanson serves as a Dean. Their 2026 pay totaled $173,400.
Associate Dean/University of South Carolina
Deborah Hazzard holds the role of Associate Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $173,032.
Senior Vice Chancellor/University of South Carolina
Pamela Steinke holds the role of Senior Vice Chancellor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,842.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Fanglin Chen holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,692.
Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina
Tammi Richardson holds the role of Department Chair/Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,588.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Ralf Gothe is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $172,256.
Research Professor/University of South Carolina
Kesheng Wang works as a Research Professor for University of South Carolina. Kesheng earned $172,086 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Lili Ju holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,027.