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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Development Officer II/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, John Gaston serves as a Development Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,984.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Laura Pirich works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Laura earned $114,969 in 2026.
Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
Susan Omalley is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $114,928.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Monirosadat Sadati is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $114,900.
Research Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Austin Worden holds the role of Research Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,725.
Program Manager II/University of South Carolina
Douglas Helms works as a Program Manager II for University of South Carolina. Douglas earned $114,724 in 2026.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Carla Flink is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $114,724.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Elie Kfoury is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $114,724.
Senior IT Security Administrator/University of South Carolina
Alexander Galloway is a Senior IT Security Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $114,724.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Anthony Plotner works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Anthony earned $114,724 in 2026.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Kathleen Wolfe works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Kathleen earned $114,724 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Andrea Taliaferro works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Andrea earned $114,724 in 2026.
Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina
Eichel Davis is a Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $114,724.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Xiao Tang is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $114,722.
Program Manager II/University of South Carolina
Erin Haire works as a Program Manager II for University of South Carolina. Erin earned $114,720 in 2026.
Senior Information Systems / Business An/University of South Carolina
Deshaun Alexander works as a Senior Information Systems / Business An for University of South Carolina. Deshaun earned $114,700 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer V/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Andrew Jordan serves as a Law Enforcement Officer V. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,641.
Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, William Jackson serves as a Department Chair/Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,589.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Stephen Thompson is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $114,582.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Eli Jellyschapiro holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,519.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Melody Reibel is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $114,501.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Suzanne Wurster serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,501.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
David Koon works as a Clinical Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. David earned $114,449 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Byron Hawk works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Byron earned $114,434 in 2026.
Academic Program Manager/University of South Carolina
Karma Aljaroudi holds the role of Academic Program Manager at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,388.
IT Manager II/University of South Carolina
Jane Anderson works as a IT Manager II for University of South Carolina. Jane earned $114,386 in 2026.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Monique Brown holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,240.
IT Manager II/University of South Carolina
Ryan Webber is a IT Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $114,144.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Charles Lamar holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,034.
Senior Lecturer/University of South Carolina
Jared Jones works as a Senior Lecturer for University of South Carolina. Jared earned $113,951 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Frank Burke holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,923.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Xiaoyan Lin works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Xiaoyan earned $113,895 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Junsoo Lee serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $113,890.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Scott Trafton works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Scott earned $113,844 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Thomas Price works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Thomas earned $113,761 in 2026.
Human Resources Manager II/University of South Carolina
Carla Hayes holds the role of Human Resources Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,722.
Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina
Sonya Singleton holds the role of Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,720.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Ronald Davis is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $113,706.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Diana Gill is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $113,704.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Zhengqing Fu works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Zhengqing earned $113,670 in 2026.