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 8
Professor/University of South Carolina
Florenceann Vail is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $205,331.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Mckinley Blackburn works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Mckinley earned $205,224 in 2026.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Mark Maltarich serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $205,103.
Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina
Linyuan Lu works as a Department Chair/Professor for University of South Carolina. Linyuan earned $205,095 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Alexander Matros is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $205,059.
Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina
Michael Poppell works as a Athletics Coach for University of South Carolina. Michael earned $205,000 in 2026.
Director/University of South Carolina
Chase Kasper is a Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $205,000.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Olga Perdikaki holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $203,630.
Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina
Robert Rhinehart works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Robert earned $203,374 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Rongying Jin holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $203,031.
Director/University of South Carolina
Shannon Hicks works as a Director for University of South Carolina. Shannon earned $203,000 in 2026.
Physician/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Warren Scott serves as a Physician. Their 2026 pay totaled $202,917.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Mark Glover works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Mark earned $202,000 in 2026.
Associate Provost/University of South Carolina
Douglas Miles holds the role of Associate Provost at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $201,497.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Linyun Yang holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $201,306.
Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Christopher Williams serves as a Department Chair/Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $201,138.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Priyank Arora is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $201,047.
Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina
Qian Wang works as a Department Chair/Professor for University of South Carolina. Qian earned $200,451 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Tena Crews holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $200,332.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Robert Mullen is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $200,323.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Stanislav Markus is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $200,011.
Associate Vice President/University of South Carolina
Benjamin Galloway holds the role of Associate Vice President at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $200,000.
Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina
Erin Gwin works as a Athletics Coach for University of South Carolina. Erin earned $200,000 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Fevzi Okumus serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $200,000.
Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Susan Walvius serves as a Athletics Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $200,000.
Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina
Marius Aleksa holds the role of Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $200,000.
Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina
Mark Lisle is a Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $198,900.
Associate Vice President/University of South Carolina
Sophia Arconti works as a Associate Vice President for University of South Carolina. Sophia earned $198,900 in 2026.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Luv Sharma serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $198,476.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Christina Friend is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $198,463.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Jennifer Trilk works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Jennifer earned $197,624 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Hendrikus Vanbulck works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Hendrikus earned $197,530 in 2026.
Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina
Scott Greenawalt holds the role of Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,390.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Janice Bass works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Janice earned $197,136 in 2026.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Adam Steinbach works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Adam earned $197,120 in 2026.
Director/University of South Carolina
Brian Favela holds the role of Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,120.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Lynn Mcfarland is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $197,083.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Nancy Buchan works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Nancy earned $197,010 in 2026.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Jason Debacker is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $196,700.
Higher Education Attorney/University of South Carolina
Elizabeth Bradley is a Higher Education Attorney at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $196,598.