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 18
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Ellison Smith holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,837.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Prateek Sharma holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,837.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Anjelita Cadena holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,837.
Vice Chancellor/University of South Carolina
Wills Palmour is a Vice Chancellor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $147,826.
Associate Dean/University of South Carolina
James Orr works as a Associate Dean for University of South Carolina. James earned $147,748 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Hong Wang is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $147,270.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Matthew Kisner works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Matthew earned $147,146 in 2026.
Academic Program Manager/University of South Carolina
Kathleen Lehman is a Academic Program Manager at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $147,084.
Senior Research Associate/University of South Carolina
Pamela Gillam works as a Senior Research Associate for University of South Carolina. Pamela earned $147,068 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Rutvik Desai serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,016.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Patricia Sullivan is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $146,954.
Assistant Vice President/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Claire Robinson serves as a Assistant Vice President. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,887.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Cynthia Davis is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $146,816.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Xinfeng Liu holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,785.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Csilla Farkas works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Csilla earned $146,734 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Khalid Ballouli works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Khalid earned $146,694 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Donna Kazemi serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,688.
Senior Lecturer/University of South Carolina
Pearse Gaffney holds the role of Senior Lecturer at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,641.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Jose Vidal serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,619.
Senior Lecturer/University of South Carolina
David Precht is a Senior Lecturer at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $146,592.
Director/University of South Carolina
Robert Wilson is a Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $146,551.
Academic Program Director/University of South Carolina
Shelley Dempsey holds the role of Academic Program Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,551.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Eugene Huebner is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $146,278.
Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Marcus Grantham serves as a Athletics Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,250.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Nicholas Watanabe works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Nicholas earned $146,223 in 2026.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Karen Mcgee serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,150.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Fernando Navarro holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,110.
Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina
Mary Poston is a Clinical Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $146,110.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Johannes Stratmann is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $146,044.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Scott Weiss serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,724.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Floyd Bell is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $145,673.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Neal Woods holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $145,632.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, James Hunter serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,610.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Phyllis Raynor serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,572.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Milind Kunchur works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Milind earned $145,436 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Esmaiel Jabbari works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Esmaiel earned $145,403 in 2026.
Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Jill Michels serves as a Clinical Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,204.
Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina
Shilpa Srinivasan is a Clinical Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $145,107.
Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina
Erica Lake holds the role of Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,972.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Heather Bonilha serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,969.