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University of South Carolina

Source file: South Carolina — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$581.9M
Employees
5,807
Median total
$81,863
Highest record
$2,700,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$100,213 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$55,319
$63,147
$81,863
$112,685
$155,266

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).

Largest job titles

Professor
595 · $135,101
Associate Professor
518 · $100,691
Assistant Professor
374 · $88,740
Instructor
290 · $61,200
Program Coordinator I
199 · $57,120

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

Employees

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Christopher Taylor

Vice Chancellor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$174,831
Base pay
$174,831
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$174,831

At University of South Carolina, Christopher Taylor serves as a Vice Chancellor. Their 2026 pay totaled $174,831.

Joseph Fortune

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$174,670
Base pay
$174,670
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$174,670

Joseph Fortune works as a Director for University of South Carolina. Joseph earned $174,670 in 2026.

Brytnee Reichert

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$174,547
Base pay
$174,547
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$174,547

Brytnee Reichert holds the role of Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $174,547.

Brian Hann

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$174,439
Base pay
$174,439
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$174,439

Brian Hann works as a Director for University of South Carolina. Brian earned $174,439 in 2026.

Lingyu Yu

Associate Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$174,200
Base pay
$174,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$174,200

Lingyu Yu works as a Associate Dean for University of South Carolina. Lingyu earned $174,200 in 2026.

William Dickson

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$174,092
Base pay
$174,092
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$174,092

William Dickson holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $174,092.

Dwayne Porter

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$174,083
Base pay
$174,083
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$174,083

Dwayne Porter is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $174,083.

Nicole Kivita

Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$173,800
Base pay
$173,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$173,800

Nicole Kivita works as a Department Chair/Professor for University of South Carolina. Nicole earned $173,800 in 2026.

Robert Webb

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$173,421
Base pay
$173,421
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$173,421

Robert Webb works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Robert earned $173,421 in 2026.

Chappell Wilson

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$173,410
Base pay
$173,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$173,410

Chappell Wilson holds the role of Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $173,410.

Renae Swanson

Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$173,400
Base pay
$173,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$173,400

At University of South Carolina, Renae Swanson serves as a Dean. Their 2026 pay totaled $173,400.

Deborah Hazzard

Associate Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$173,032
Base pay
$173,032
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$173,032

Deborah Hazzard holds the role of Associate Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $173,032.

Pamela Steinke

Senior Vice Chancellor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$172,842
Base pay
$172,842
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$172,842

Pamela Steinke holds the role of Senior Vice Chancellor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,842.

Fanglin Chen

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$172,692
Base pay
$172,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$172,692

Fanglin Chen holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,692.

Tammi Richardson

Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$172,588
Base pay
$172,588
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$172,588

Tammi Richardson holds the role of Department Chair/Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,588.

Ralf Gothe

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$172,256
Base pay
$172,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$172,256

Ralf Gothe is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $172,256.

Kesheng Wang

Research Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$172,086
Base pay
$172,086
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$172,086

Kesheng Wang works as a Research Professor for University of South Carolina. Kesheng earned $172,086 in 2026.

Lili Ju

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$172,027
Base pay
$172,027
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$172,027

Lili Ju holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,027.

Latanza Duncan

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$171,686
Base pay
$171,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$171,686

Latanza Duncan is a Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $171,686.

Kara Law

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$171,513
Base pay
$171,513
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$171,513

Kara Law holds the role of Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $171,513.

Wendy Regoeczi

Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$171,487
Base pay
$171,487
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$171,487

Wendy Regoeczi is a Department Chair/Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $171,487.

Bradley Holt

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$171,176
Base pay
$171,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$171,176

Bradley Holt holds the role of Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $171,176.

Robert Hartwig

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$171,026
Base pay
$171,026
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$171,026

Robert Hartwig is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $171,026.

Fang Meng

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$170,913
Base pay
$170,913
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,913

Fang Meng works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Fang earned $170,913 in 2026.

Peisheng Xu

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$170,749
Base pay
$170,749
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,749

Peisheng Xu works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Peisheng earned $170,749 in 2026.

Eric Reisenauer

Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$170,380
Base pay
$170,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,380

Eric Reisenauer is a Dean at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $170,380.

James Fadel

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$170,266
Base pay
$170,266
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,266

James Fadel is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $170,266.

Katherine Blackburn

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$170,160
Base pay
$170,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,160

At University of South Carolina, Katherine Blackburn serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $170,160.

Wayne Carver

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$170,130
Base pay
$170,130
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,130

Wayne Carver is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $170,130.

James Thrasher

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$170,001
Base pay
$170,001
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,001

James Thrasher works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. James earned $170,001 in 2026.

Abraham Cross

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$170,000
Base pay
$170,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,000

Abraham Cross is a Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $170,000.

Jessica Jackson

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$170,000
Base pay
$170,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,000

Jessica Jackson holds the role of Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $170,000.

Lindsay Carter Tidwell

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$170,000
Base pay
$170,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,000

At University of South Carolina, Lindsay Carter Tidwell serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $170,000.

Michael Mcgandy

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$169,739
Base pay
$169,739
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,739

Michael Mcgandy holds the role of Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $169,739.

Lawrence Reagan

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$169,253
Base pay
$169,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,253

Lawrence Reagan works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Lawrence earned $169,253 in 2026.

Majdi Alhasan

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$169,192
Base pay
$169,192
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,192

Majdi Alhasan works as a Clinical Professor for University of South Carolina. Majdi earned $169,192 in 2026.

Christopher Mazoue

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$169,192
Base pay
$169,192
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,192

At University of South Carolina, Christopher Mazoue serves as a Clinical Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $169,192.

Jeffrey Campbell

Department Chair/Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$169,029
Base pay
$169,029
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,029

Jeffrey Campbell holds the role of Department Chair/Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $169,029.

Marketa Kubickova

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$168,872
Base pay
$168,872
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,872

Marketa Kubickova works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Marketa earned $168,872 in 2026.

David Wright

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$168,550
Base pay
$168,550
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,550

At University of South Carolina, David Wright serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $168,550.