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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
Total payroll
$581.9M
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

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.

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Record list

Employees

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John Regalbuto

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$257,421
Base pay
$257,421
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$257,421

John Regalbuto works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. John earned $257,421 in 2026.

Sanjay Ahire

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$257,376
Base pay
$257,376
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$257,376

At University of South Carolina, Sanjay Ahire serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $257,376.

Shelley Smith

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$257,347
Base pay
$257,347
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$257,347

Shelley Smith works as a Athletics Coach for University of South Carolina. Shelley earned $257,347 in 2026.

Yan Dong

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$257,257
Base pay
$257,257
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$257,257

At University of South Carolina, Yan Dong serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $257,257.

Jack Claypoole

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$256,672
Base pay
$256,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$256,672

Jack Claypoole holds the role of Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $256,672.

Aarondejesus Moramelendez

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$255,000
Base pay
$255,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$255,000

Aarondejesus Moramelendez is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $255,000.

Anna Edwards

Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$255,000
Base pay
$255,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$255,000

At University of South Carolina, Anna Edwards serves as a Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $255,000.

Madeline Scanlon

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$255,000
Base pay
$255,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$255,000

Madeline Scanlon works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Madeline earned $255,000 in 2026.

Wendi Du

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$255,000
Base pay
$255,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$255,000

Wendi Du holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $255,000.

Jill Stewart

Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$254,694
Base pay
$254,694
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$254,694

At University of South Carolina, Jill Stewart serves as a Department Chair/Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $254,694.

Timothy Brown

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$254,352
Base pay
$254,352
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$254,352

Timothy Brown holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $254,352.

Chao Jiang

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$254,321
Base pay
$254,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$254,321

Chao Jiang works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Chao earned $254,321 in 2026.

Matthew Souther

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$254,181
Base pay
$254,181
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$254,181

Matthew Souther works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Matthew earned $254,181 in 2026.

Paul Ziehl

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$253,107
Base pay
$253,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$253,107

Paul Ziehl is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $253,107.

Hugh Kim

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$252,887
Base pay
$252,887
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$252,887

Hugh Kim holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $252,887.

Paul Bliese

Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$251,125
Base pay
$251,125
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$251,125

Paul Bliese holds the role of Department Chair/Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $251,125.

Christopher Rorden

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$250,823
Base pay
$250,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$250,823

Christopher Rorden is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $250,823.

Gerald Mcdermott

Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$250,758
Base pay
$250,758
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$250,758

Gerald Mcdermott holds the role of Department Chair/Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $250,758.

Sali Li

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$250,570
Base pay
$250,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$250,570

Sali Li is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $250,570.

Adel Nasiri

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$250,404
Base pay
$250,404
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$250,404

Adel Nasiri is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $250,404.

Pamela Dunleavy

Director/Adjunct Faculty/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$250,341
Base pay
$250,341
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$250,341

Pamela Dunleavy holds the role of Director/Adjunct Faculty at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $250,341.

Robert Bradley

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$250,308
Base pay
$250,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$250,308

Robert Bradley works as a Athletics Coach for University of South Carolina. Robert earned $250,308 in 2026.

Bradley Cole

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$250,000
Base pay
$250,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$250,000

Bradley Cole works as a Director for University of South Carolina. Bradley earned $250,000 in 2026.

Julie Hughes

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$250,000
Base pay
$250,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$250,000

Julie Hughes is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $250,000.

Scott Turner

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$249,773
Base pay
$249,773
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$249,773

Scott Turner is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $249,773.

Ronald Prinz

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$249,444
Base pay
$249,444
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$249,444

Ronald Prinz is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $249,444.

Marcos Vieyra

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$248,859
Base pay
$248,859
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$248,859

Marcos Vieyra is a Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $248,859.

Daniela Friedman

Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$248,788
Base pay
$248,788
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$248,788

Daniela Friedman holds the role of Department Chair/Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $248,788.

Ralph White

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$248,665
Base pay
$248,665
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$248,665

Ralph White holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $248,665.

S Medlin

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$248,000
Base pay
$248,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$248,000

S Medlin holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $248,000.

Lori Penningtongray

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$247,352
Base pay
$247,352
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$247,352

At University of South Carolina, Lori Penningtongray serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $247,352.

Luther Howell

Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$247,185
Base pay
$247,185
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$247,185

Luther Howell is a Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $247,185.

George Lampl

Higher Education Attorney/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$247,041
Base pay
$247,041
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$247,041

George Lampl holds the role of Higher Education Attorney at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $247,041.

Derek Black

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$247,000
Base pay
$247,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$247,000

Derek Black is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $247,000.

Joseph Seiner

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$246,500
Base pay
$246,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$246,500

Joseph Seiner is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $246,500.

Da Ke

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$246,477
Base pay
$246,477
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$246,477

At University of South Carolina, Da Ke serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $246,477.

Carey Rich

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$245,820
Base pay
$245,820
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$245,820

Carey Rich is a Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $245,820.

Susan Elkins

Chancellor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$245,812
Base pay
$245,812
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$245,812

Susan Elkins works as a Chancellor for University of South Carolina. Susan earned $245,812 in 2026.

Catherine Gutshall

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$245,092
Base pay
$245,092
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$245,092

Catherine Gutshall works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Catherine earned $245,092 in 2026.

Kartik Kalaignanam

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$244,837
Base pay
$244,837
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$244,837

Kartik Kalaignanam works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Kartik earned $244,837 in 2026.