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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Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Donald Schepker serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $240,259.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, William Mustain serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $239,981.
Professor/University of South Carolina
April Knill holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $239,878.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Matt Thatcher holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $239,439.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Aaron Zimbelman serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $237,936.
Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina
Justin King holds the role of Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $237,500.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Zafer Gurdal serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $237,427.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Bryan Stikeleather serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $237,297.
Associate Vice President/University of South Carolina
Derek Gruner works as a Associate Vice President for University of South Carolina. Derek earned $236,809 in 2026.
Associate Vice President/University of South Carolina
Stacy Fritz works as a Associate Vice President for University of South Carolina. Stacy earned $236,436 in 2026.
Associate Vice President/University of South Carolina
Luminita Bakos holds the role of Associate Vice President at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $236,246.
Physician/University of South Carolina
Jason Stacy is a Physician at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $236,022.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Chelsea Austin is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $235,688.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Mark Smith serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $234,801.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Angela Baum serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $234,666.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Sjoerd Beugelsdijk is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $234,663.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Tracy Pedigo serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $234,600.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Ryan Guggenmos works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Ryan earned $234,600 in 2026.
Librarian/University of South Carolina
Kristina Niedringhaus works as a Librarian for University of South Carolina. Kristina earned $234,600 in 2026.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Sergey Tsyplakov is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $233,082.
Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Mary Wooley serves as a Athletics Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $232,070.