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 34
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Peiyin Hung serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,179.
Facilities Maintenance Manager III/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Roderick Howell serves as a Facilities Maintenance Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,174.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Francisco Sanchez serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,034.
Engineer/Associate Engineer IV/University of South Carolina
John Mincy holds the role of Engineer/Associate Engineer IV at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,000.
Director of Project Management/University of South Carolina
Josh Wise holds the role of Director of Project Management at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,000.
Law Enforcement Officer V/University of South Carolina
Jordan Mole holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer V at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,971.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Lara Ducate is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $116,958.
Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Jane Stafford serves as a Department Chair/Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,894.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Yuche Chen holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,850.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Wenbin Tan works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Wenbin earned $116,835 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Melissa Pilgrim holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,819.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Karen Mcdonnell is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $116,792.
Administrative Manager III/University of South Carolina
Summer Yarborough holds the role of Administrative Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,781.
Executive Assistant III/University of South Carolina
Stacie Davenport works as a Executive Assistant III for University of South Carolina. Stacie earned $116,780 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Hunter Gardner is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $116,751.
Director/University of South Carolina
Nathan Terracio works as a Director for University of South Carolina. Nathan earned $116,746 in 2026.
Director/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Cliff Murphy serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,729.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/University of South Carolina
Amanda Truesdale is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $116,585.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Sangita Dash holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,406.
Director/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Cindy Peachey serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,308.
Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Marcelo Friasreyes serves as a Student Services Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,234.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Deepak Bhere is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $116,154.
Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina
Whitney Maxwell holds the role of Clinical Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,118.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Kathryn Gandy holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,066.
Nurse Practitioner/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Emma Griffin serves as a Nurse Practitioner. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,065.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Cary Mock works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Cary earned $116,050 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Wendy Valerio holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,039.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Tisha Felder holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,958.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, William Terwilliger serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,925.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Reginald Bain is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $115,925.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/University of South Carolina
Kyana Jackson holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,913.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Nancy Kangogo serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,902.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Brian Chen is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $115,849.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Sirajul Shibly works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Sirajul earned $115,832 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Bradford Collins is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $115,807.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Susan Felleman is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $115,807.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Beverly Baliko is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $115,794.
Human Resources Director III/University of South Carolina
Helen Mack works as a Human Resources Director III for University of South Carolina. Helen earned $115,789 in 2026.
Director/University of South Carolina
Lanae Briggsbudden is a Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $115,766.
Director of Engineering I/Engineering As/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Troy Nelson serves as a Director of Engineering I/Engineering As. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,680.