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 63
Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina
Joshua Josey is a Student Services Manager III at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,786.
Engineer/Associate Engineer III/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Robert James serves as a Engineer/Associate Engineer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,750.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Christian Johnson is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,740.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Junfeng Chen works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Junfeng earned $88,740 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Brian Levy works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Brian earned $88,740 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Hao Liu holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,702.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Laura Droege works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Laura earned $88,702 in 2026.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Anne Gulick serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,667.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Tara Powell serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,667.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Elaine Chun holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,667.
IT Security Specialist/ Analyst III/University of South Carolina
John Williams holds the role of IT Security Specialist/ Analyst III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,650.
Public Information Director II/University of South Carolina
Leslie Haynsworth works as a Public Information Director II for University of South Carolina. Leslie earned $88,650 in 2026.
Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina
Paul Toriello works as a Assistant Dean for University of South Carolina. Paul earned $88,650 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
James Croker is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,650.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Hui Chen is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,650.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Xiaoxue Fu is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,650.
Instructor/University of South Carolina
Kate Channell holds the role of Instructor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,650.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Curisa Tucker holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,650.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Devin Bowes is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,650.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Katherine Toll is a Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,650.
Program Manager I/University of South Carolina
Nicole Vaughn holds the role of Program Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,599.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Volkan Sevim is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,574.
Administrative Manager I/University of South Carolina
Craig Brandhorst holds the role of Administrative Manager I at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,529.
Human Resources Manager II/University of South Carolina
Dagmara Bruce is a Human Resources Manager II at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,497.
Department Chair/Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Douglas White works as a Department Chair/Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Douglas earned $88,482 in 2026.
Psychologist I/University of South Carolina
Anna Feliciano is a Psychologist I at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,477.
Research Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Benjamin Meekins serves as a Research Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,444.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Duncan Norton holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,444.
Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Kun Chang serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,434.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Rebecca Freeman works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Rebecca earned $88,399 in 2026.
Lecturer/University of South Carolina
Buffie Schmidt works as a Lecturer for University of South Carolina. Buffie earned $88,393 in 2026.
Student Services Manager III/University of South Carolina
Austin Laforest holds the role of Student Services Manager III at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,343.
Environmental Health Manager IV/University of South Carolina
Christina Baynum works as a Environmental Health Manager IV for University of South Carolina. Christina earned $88,295 in 2026.
Librarian/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Ruth Mccutcheon serves as a Librarian. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,295.
Research Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Joseph Herman serves as a Research Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,250.
Development Officer II/University of South Carolina
Charles Mcdonald holds the role of Development Officer II at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,240.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Sarah Sellhorst works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Sarah earned $88,220 in 2026.
Grants Administrator IV/University of South Carolina
Melissa Bell is a Grants Administrator IV at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $88,184.
Program Manager I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Natalie Smithkenner serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,160.
Information Systems / Business Analyst I/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Christopher Howard serves as a Information Systems / Business Analyst I. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,145.