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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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
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Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Ana Pocivavsek is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $128,285.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/University of South Carolina
Elizabeth Herron works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III for University of South Carolina. Elizabeth earned $128,282 in 2026.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Robert Norman works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Robert earned $128,182 in 2026.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/University of South Carolina
Min Zhang holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,090.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Serkan Catma works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Serkan earned $128,062 in 2026.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Melissa Nolan works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Melissa earned $128,000 in 2026.
Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina
Mercer Brugler is a Department Chair/Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $127,989.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Kathryn Stephenson is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $127,988.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Chungyean Chiang holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,964.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Xinyu Huang serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,959.
Program Manager II/University of South Carolina
David Akerman works as a Program Manager II for University of South Carolina. David earned $127,913 in 2026.
Director/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Marla Mamrick serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,714.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Bin Zhang is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $127,706.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Charles Harrington serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,617.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Dongkyu Lee works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Dongkyu earned $127,596 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Claire Jimenez is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $127,500.
Development Officer III/University of South Carolina
Jennifer Asman works as a Development Officer III for University of South Carolina. Jennifer earned $127,500 in 2026.
Program Manager III/University of South Carolina
Jefferson Coulter works as a Program Manager III for University of South Carolina. Jefferson earned $127,500 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Kathryn Edwards is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $127,357.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Melis Duyar serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,305.
Director of Project Management/University of South Carolina
Joshua Widawsky holds the role of Director of Project Management at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,239.
Senior Lecturer/University of South Carolina
Elizabeth Walters holds the role of Senior Lecturer at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,174.
System Architect/University of South Carolina
Christopher Knox holds the role of System Architect at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,174.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Forest Agostinelli is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $127,174.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Juan Leonoyola is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $127,174.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Rohit Agarwal holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,154.
Director/University of South Carolina
Ihsan Elkhider works as a Director for University of South Carolina. Ihsan earned $127,144 in 2026.
Director/University of South Carolina
Tiffany Beverlyedwards holds the role of Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,144.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Aidyn Iachini is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $127,104.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Hala Strohmier holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,088.
Program Manager II/University of South Carolina
Kevin Grindstaff is a Program Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $127,000.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Dwayne Alleyne is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $126,960.
Associate Dean/University of South Carolina
Majdouline Aziz holds the role of Associate Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,868.
Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina
Kathy Smiling holds the role of Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,542.
Professor/University of South Carolina
David Tedeschi works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. David earned $126,495 in 2026.
Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina
Lyda Mccartin is a Department Chair/Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $126,198.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Robert Gower works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Robert earned $126,168 in 2026.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Joynelle Jackson is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $126,166.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Natasha Brison holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,072.
IT Manager II/University of South Carolina
Kenneth Parks holds the role of IT Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,940.