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 29
Director/University of South Carolina
Debra Firetto works as a Director for University of South Carolina. Debra earned $124,638 in 2026.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
David Hudgens is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $124,587.
Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina
Bruce Marlowe works as a Department Chair/Professor for University of South Carolina. Bruce earned $124,543 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Kimberly Kelley serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,499.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Christine Pellegrini holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,440.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, John Holladay serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,436.
Program Manager III/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Aimee Hourigan serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,430.
Director/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Ellen Belesky serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,268.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Sangeun Byun is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $124,212.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Bankole Olatosi serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,156.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Xiaofeng Wang works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Xiaofeng earned $124,120 in 2026.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Camilla Ferreirawenceslau serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,074.
Lecturer/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Ross Bagley serves as a Lecturer. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,073.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Vignesh Narayanan holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,073.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Christian Oreilly holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,073.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/University of South Carolina
Toni Bracey is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $124,061.
Program Manager II/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Georgia Doran serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,061.
IT Manager I/University of South Carolina
Stanley Laraque holds the role of IT Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,061.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Timothy Lintner serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,054.
Director/University of South Carolina
Tara Wright works as a Director for University of South Carolina. Tara earned $124,005 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, James Kirylo serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,973.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Cuizhen Wang holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,905.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Caroline Nagel is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $123,826.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Robert Holleman holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,763.
Academic Program Manager/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Angelina Sylvain serves as a Academic Program Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,706.
Administrative Manager III/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Amy Hebert serves as a Administrative Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,500.
Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina
Andrew Sides works as a Clinical Professor for University of South Carolina. Andrew earned $123,469 in 2026.
Research Associate/University of South Carolina
Joseph Vonnessen holds the role of Research Associate at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,387.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Rao Li works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Rao earned $123,274 in 2026.
Associate Dean/University of South Carolina
Leah Robinson works as a Associate Dean for University of South Carolina. Leah earned $123,237 in 2026.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Jennifer Springhart serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,237.
Director/University of South Carolina
Kesha Williams holds the role of Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,232.
Program Manager II/University of South Carolina
Helen Powers works as a Program Manager II for University of South Carolina. Helen earned $123,232 in 2026.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Erika Blanck serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,228.
Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina
Romona Keith is a Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $123,165.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Chao Cai works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Chao earned $123,127 in 2026.
Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Brian Shelton serves as a Assistant Dean. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,114.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Caroline Asbill is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $123,110.
Administrative Manager III/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Douglas Cooner serves as a Administrative Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,102.
Director of Engineering I/Engineering As/University of South Carolina
Thomas Hartmann holds the role of Director of Engineering I/Engineering As at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,068.