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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Record list
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Instructor/University of South Carolina
Jeremiah Shepherd works as a Instructor for University of South Carolina. Jeremiah earned $111,790 in 2026.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Christopher Goodman works as a Clinical Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Christopher earned $111,771 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Zhu Wang serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,754.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Thomas Regan holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,752.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Janet Kubas is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $111,699.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Lan Nguyen holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,699.
Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina
Lana Burgess is a Clinical Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $111,685.
IT Manager II/University of South Carolina
John Trussell is a IT Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $111,682.
Human Resources Manager II/University of South Carolina
Susan Herndon is a Human Resources Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $111,681.
Human Resources Manager II/University of South Carolina
Latasha Robinson holds the role of Human Resources Manager II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,666.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Roberto Petti is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $111,624.
Grants Administrator IV/University of South Carolina
Michele Hay holds the role of Grants Administrator IV at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,612.
Program Manager III/University of South Carolina
Candace Terry works as a Program Manager III for University of South Carolina. Candace earned $111,595 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Toby Jenkinshenry is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $111,595.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Jean Ellis works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Jean earned $111,590 in 2026.
Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina
David Brown holds the role of Clinical Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,573.
Senior Lecturer/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Thomas Hughes serves as a Senior Lecturer. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,482.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Daniel Speiser works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Daniel earned $111,464 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Jeanne Garane serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,464.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Kirby Lee holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,334.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/University of South Carolina
Faith Young is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $111,325.
Program Manager II/University of South Carolina
Lindsey Fisher is a Program Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $111,270.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Ellen Schlaefer serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,229.
Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina
Timothy Ashton works as a Department Chair/Professor for University of South Carolina. Timothy earned $111,224 in 2026.
Project Manager II/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Rebecca Wessinger serves as a Project Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,219.
Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Hardil Banks serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,200.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Canchu Lin serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,180.
Planning and Research Director II/University of South Carolina
Nicole Spensley works as a Planning and Research Director II for University of South Carolina. Nicole earned $111,161 in 2026.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Stella Self serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,132.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Alyssa Claygilmour serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,086.
Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina
Carli Mercer holds the role of Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,060.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Matthias Schindler works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Matthias earned $111,030 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Mufaro Kanyangarara serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,999.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Michael Seaman works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Michael earned $110,996 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Svetlana Shinkareva is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $110,957.
Senior Instructor/University of South Carolina
Lucius Emanuel is a Senior Instructor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $110,899.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Yenyi Ho works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Yenyi earned $110,897 in 2026.
Program Manager II/University of South Carolina
Rachel Burns works as a Program Manager II for University of South Carolina. Rachel earned $110,786 in 2026.
Grants Administrator III/University of South Carolina
Melissa Bair is a Grants Administrator III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $110,720.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Xuwei Liang is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $110,686.