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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 12
Vice Chancellor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Christopher Taylor serves as a Vice Chancellor. Their 2026 pay totaled $174,831.
Director/University of South Carolina
Joseph Fortune works as a Director for University of South Carolina. Joseph earned $174,670 in 2026.
Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina
Brytnee Reichert holds the role of Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $174,547.
Director/University of South Carolina
Brian Hann works as a Director for University of South Carolina. Brian earned $174,439 in 2026.
Associate Dean/University of South Carolina
Lingyu Yu works as a Associate Dean for University of South Carolina. Lingyu earned $174,200 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
William Dickson holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $174,092.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Dwayne Porter is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $174,083.
Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina
Nicole Kivita works as a Department Chair/Professor for University of South Carolina. Nicole earned $173,800 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Robert Webb works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Robert earned $173,421 in 2026.
Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina
Chappell Wilson holds the role of Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $173,410.
Dean/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Renae Swanson serves as a Dean. Their 2026 pay totaled $173,400.
Associate Dean/University of South Carolina
Deborah Hazzard holds the role of Associate Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $173,032.
Senior Vice Chancellor/University of South Carolina
Pamela Steinke holds the role of Senior Vice Chancellor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,842.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Fanglin Chen holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,692.
Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina
Tammi Richardson holds the role of Department Chair/Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,588.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Ralf Gothe is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $172,256.
Research Professor/University of South Carolina
Kesheng Wang works as a Research Professor for University of South Carolina. Kesheng earned $172,086 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Lili Ju holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,027.
Director/University of South Carolina
Latanza Duncan is a Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $171,686.
Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina
Kara Law holds the role of Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $171,513.
Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina
Wendy Regoeczi is a Department Chair/Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $171,487.
Director/University of South Carolina
Bradley Holt holds the role of Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $171,176.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Robert Hartwig is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $171,026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Fang Meng works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Fang earned $170,913 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Peisheng Xu works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Peisheng earned $170,749 in 2026.
Dean/University of South Carolina
Eric Reisenauer is a Dean at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $170,380.
Professor/University of South Carolina
James Fadel is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $170,266.
Director/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Katherine Blackburn serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $170,160.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Wayne Carver is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $170,130.
Professor/University of South Carolina
James Thrasher works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. James earned $170,001 in 2026.
Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina
Jessica Jackson holds the role of Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $170,000.
Director/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Lindsay Carter Tidwell serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $170,000.
Director/University of South Carolina
Abraham Cross is a Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $170,000.
Director/University of South Carolina
Michael Mcgandy holds the role of Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $169,739.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Lawrence Reagan works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Lawrence earned $169,253 in 2026.
Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina
Majdi Alhasan works as a Clinical Professor for University of South Carolina. Majdi earned $169,192 in 2026.
Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Christopher Mazoue serves as a Clinical Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $169,192.
Department Chair/Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Jeffrey Campbell holds the role of Department Chair/Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $169,029.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Marketa Kubickova works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Marketa earned $168,872 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, David Wright serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $168,550.