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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Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina
Elizabeth Niehaus works as a Assistant Dean for University of South Carolina. Elizabeth earned $181,635 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Kevin Sample works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Kevin earned $181,560 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Miyoung Jeong is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $181,303.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Eric Williams holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,004.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Karoline Boyethompson holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $180,690.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Michael Beets works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Michael earned $180,474 in 2026.
Vice Chancellor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Tierney Bates serves as a Vice Chancellor. Their 2026 pay totaled $180,471.
Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina
Todd Shaw holds the role of Department Chair/Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $180,377.
Vice Chancellor/University of South Carolina
Daniel Elwell is a Vice Chancellor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $180,000.