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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Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Tamara Sheldon holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $183,600.
Dean/University of South Carolina
Shirleatha Dunlap is a Dean at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $183,600.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Joshua Tebbs holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $183,009.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Clark Hampton works as a Clinical Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Clark earned $182,690 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Kevin Huang is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $182,676.
Higher Education Attorney/University of South Carolina
Elizabeth Hutto holds the role of Higher Education Attorney at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $182,500.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Jiajia Zhang serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,925.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Hippokratis Kiaris works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Hippokratis earned $181,788 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Zoe Niesel holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,786.
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.
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.