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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Director/University of South Carolina
Marcos Vieyra is a Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $248,859.
Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina
Daniela Friedman holds the role of Department Chair/Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $248,788.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Ralph White holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $248,665.
Professor/University of South Carolina
S Medlin holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $248,000.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Lori Penningtongray serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $247,352.
Administrator/University of South Carolina
Luther Howell is a Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $247,185.
Higher Education Attorney/University of South Carolina
George Lampl holds the role of Higher Education Attorney at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $247,041.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Derek Black is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $247,000.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Joseph Seiner is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $246,500.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Da Ke serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $246,477.
Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina
Carey Rich is a Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $245,820.
Chancellor/University of South Carolina
Susan Elkins works as a Chancellor for University of South Carolina. Susan earned $245,812 in 2026.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Catherine Gutshall works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Catherine earned $245,092 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Kartik Kalaignanam works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Kartik earned $244,837 in 2026.
Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina
Nina Levine holds the role of Department Chair/Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $244,444.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Hansconrad Zurloye holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $244,364.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Ai He holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $242,789.
Associate Dean/University of South Carolina
Julie Sease holds the role of Associate Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $242,016.
Associate Dean/University of South Carolina
Melissa Moss works as a Associate Dean for University of South Carolina. Melissa earned $241,099 in 2026.