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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Director/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Kevin Russell serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $190,984.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Andreas Heyden holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $190,195.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Emily Suski is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $190,000.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Jesse Cross holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $190,000.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Lisa Martin is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $190,000.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Marie Boyd works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Marie earned $190,000 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Katherine Masyn works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Katherine earned $190,000 in 2026.
Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina
Shawn Sutton holds the role of Clinical Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $190,000.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Clinton Wallace works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Clinton earned $190,000 in 2026.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Christine Ralyea holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $190,000.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Brent Simpson is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $189,838.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Abdelmoez Bayoumi holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,781.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Matthew Irvin holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,720.
Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina
Richard Frierson is a Clinical Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $188,724.
Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Marlene Wilson serves as a Department Chair/Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $188,721.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Rafael Becerrilarreola serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $188,634.