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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
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

$50,000$257,790+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 23

Christine Ames

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$136,524
Base pay
$136,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,524

Christine Ames holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,524.

Shelli Gibbs

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$136,475
Base pay
$136,475
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,475

Shelli Gibbs works as a Clinical Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Shelli earned $136,475 in 2026.

Alicia Wilson

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$136,406
Base pay
$136,406
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,406

Alicia Wilson is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $136,406.

Dimitrios Rizos

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$136,398
Base pay
$136,398
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,398

Dimitrios Rizos holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,398.

Vladimir Gudkov

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$136,356
Base pay
$136,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,356

Vladimir Gudkov works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Vladimir earned $136,356 in 2026.

David Mott

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$136,309
Base pay
$136,309
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,309

David Mott is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $136,309.

Jacqueline Haverkamp

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$136,241
Base pay
$136,241
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,241

Jacqueline Haverkamp works as a Clinical Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Jacqueline earned $136,241 in 2026.

Guoan Wang

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$136,129
Base pay
$136,129
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,129

Guoan Wang holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,129.

Rekha Patel

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$136,028
Base pay
$136,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,028

Rekha Patel holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,028.

Sandra Besley

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$136,010
Base pay
$136,010
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,010

Sandra Besley holds the role of Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,010.

David Sellavilla

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$136,000
Base pay
$136,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,000

David Sellavilla holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,000.

Charles Trumbull

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$136,000
Base pay
$136,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,000

Charles Trumbull holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,000.

Xianzheng Huang

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$135,933
Base pay
$135,933
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,933

Xianzheng Huang works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Xianzheng earned $135,933 in 2026.

Joseph Quattro

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$135,905
Base pay
$135,905
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,905

At University of South Carolina, Joseph Quattro serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,905.

Amber Novotny

Vice Chancellor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$135,866
Base pay
$135,866
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,866

At University of South Carolina, Amber Novotny serves as a Vice Chancellor. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,866.

Melissa Arnold

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$135,866
Base pay
$135,866
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,866

At University of South Carolina, Melissa Arnold serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,866.

Atiya Bailey

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$135,866
Base pay
$135,866
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,866

Atiya Bailey works as a Director for University of South Carolina. Atiya earned $135,866 in 2026.

Alexander Mclain

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$135,627
Base pay
$135,627
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,627

Alexander Mclain works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Alexander earned $135,627 in 2026.

Oliver Lutz

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$135,583
Base pay
$135,583
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,583

At University of South Carolina, Oliver Lutz serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,583.

Marki Jones

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$135,583
Base pay
$135,583
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,583

Marki Jones works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Marki earned $135,583 in 2026.

Clarence Dickerson

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$135,354
Base pay
$135,354
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,354

At University of South Carolina, Clarence Dickerson serves as a Athletics Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,354.

Stephanie Schaller

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$135,353
Base pay
$135,353
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,353

At University of South Carolina, Stephanie Schaller serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,353.

David Reisman

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$135,343
Base pay
$135,343
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,343

At University of South Carolina, David Reisman serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,343.

David Hitchcock

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$135,338
Base pay
$135,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,338

At University of South Carolina, David Hitchcock serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,338.

Seihill Kim

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$135,101
Base pay
$135,101
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,101

Seihill Kim holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,101.

Junghwan Kim

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$135,066
Base pay
$135,066
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,066

Junghwan Kim works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Junghwan earned $135,066 in 2026.

Cornice Cox

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$135,000
Base pay
$135,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,000

Cornice Cox holds the role of Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,000.

Tessa Hastings

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$135,000
Base pay
$135,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,000

Tessa Hastings is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $135,000.

Heather Heckman

Librarian/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$135,000
Base pay
$135,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,000

Heather Heckman holds the role of Librarian at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,000.

Winston King

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$134,851
Base pay
$134,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,851

At University of South Carolina, Winston King serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,851.

Steffen Strauch

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$134,803
Base pay
$134,803
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,803

At University of South Carolina, Steffen Strauch serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,803.

Andrew Kustin

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$134,509
Base pay
$134,509
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,509

At University of South Carolina, Andrew Kustin serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,509.

Williford Faile

Administrative Manager III/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$134,491
Base pay
$134,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,491

Williford Faile works as a Administrative Manager III for University of South Carolina. Williford earned $134,491 in 2026.

Terry Wolfer

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$134,481
Base pay
$134,481
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,481

At University of South Carolina, Terry Wolfer serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,481.

Andrew Graciano

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$134,454
Base pay
$134,454
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,454

At University of South Carolina, Andrew Graciano serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,454.

Subrahmanyam Bulusu

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$134,316
Base pay
$134,316
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,316

Subrahmanyam Bulusu is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $134,316.

Jan Smoak

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$134,160
Base pay
$134,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,160

Jan Smoak holds the role of Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,160.

Daping Fan

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$134,128
Base pay
$134,128
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,128

At University of South Carolina, Daping Fan serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,128.

Bret Kloos

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$134,079
Base pay
$134,079
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,079

At University of South Carolina, Bret Kloos serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,079.

Cary Graham

Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$134,039
Base pay
$134,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,039

Cary Graham holds the role of Administrator at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,039.