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University of South Carolina

Source file: South Carolina — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$581.9M
Employees
5,807
Median total
$81,863
Highest record
$2,700,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$100,213 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$55,319
$63,147
$81,863
$112,685
$155,266

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).

Largest job titles

Professor
595 · $135,101
Associate Professor
518 · $100,691
Assistant Professor
374 · $88,740
Instructor
290 · $61,200
Program Coordinator I
199 · $57,120

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

Employees

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Florenceann Vail

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$205,331
Base pay
$205,331
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$205,331

Florenceann Vail is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $205,331.

Mckinley Blackburn

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$205,224
Base pay
$205,224
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$205,224

Mckinley Blackburn works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Mckinley earned $205,224 in 2026.

Mark Maltarich

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$205,103
Base pay
$205,103
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$205,103

At University of South Carolina, Mark Maltarich serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $205,103.

Linyuan Lu

Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$205,095
Base pay
$205,095
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$205,095

Linyuan Lu works as a Department Chair/Professor for University of South Carolina. Linyuan earned $205,095 in 2026.

Alexander Matros

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$205,059
Base pay
$205,059
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$205,059

Alexander Matros is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $205,059.

Michael Poppell

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$205,000
Base pay
$205,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$205,000

Michael Poppell works as a Athletics Coach for University of South Carolina. Michael earned $205,000 in 2026.

Chase Kasper

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$205,000
Base pay
$205,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$205,000

Chase Kasper is a Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $205,000.

Olga Perdikaki

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$203,630
Base pay
$203,630
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$203,630

Olga Perdikaki holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $203,630.

Robert Rhinehart

Clinical Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$203,374
Base pay
$203,374
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$203,374

Robert Rhinehart works as a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Robert earned $203,374 in 2026.

Rongying Jin

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$203,031
Base pay
$203,031
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$203,031

Rongying Jin holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $203,031.

Shannon Hicks

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$203,000
Base pay
$203,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$203,000

Shannon Hicks works as a Director for University of South Carolina. Shannon earned $203,000 in 2026.

Warren Scott

Physician/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$202,917
Base pay
$202,917
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$202,917

At University of South Carolina, Warren Scott serves as a Physician. Their 2026 pay totaled $202,917.

Mark Glover

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$202,000
Base pay
$202,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$202,000

Mark Glover works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Mark earned $202,000 in 2026.

Douglas Miles

Associate Provost/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$201,497
Base pay
$201,497
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$201,497

Douglas Miles holds the role of Associate Provost at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $201,497.

Linyun Yang

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$201,306
Base pay
$201,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$201,306

Linyun Yang holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $201,306.

Christopher Williams

Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$201,138
Base pay
$201,138
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$201,138

At University of South Carolina, Christopher Williams serves as a Department Chair/Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $201,138.

Priyank Arora

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$201,047
Base pay
$201,047
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$201,047

Priyank Arora is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $201,047.

Qian Wang

Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$200,451
Base pay
$200,451
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,451

Qian Wang works as a Department Chair/Professor for University of South Carolina. Qian earned $200,451 in 2026.

Tena Crews

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$200,332
Base pay
$200,332
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,332

Tena Crews holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $200,332.

Robert Mullen

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$200,323
Base pay
$200,323
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,323

Robert Mullen is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $200,323.

Stanislav Markus

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$200,011
Base pay
$200,011
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,011

Stanislav Markus is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $200,011.

Benjamin Galloway

Associate Vice President/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$200,000
Base pay
$200,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,000

Benjamin Galloway holds the role of Associate Vice President at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $200,000.

Fevzi Okumus

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$200,000
Base pay
$200,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,000

At University of South Carolina, Fevzi Okumus serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $200,000.

Erin Gwin

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$200,000
Base pay
$200,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,000

Erin Gwin works as a Athletics Coach for University of South Carolina. Erin earned $200,000 in 2026.

Susan Walvius

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$200,000
Base pay
$200,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,000

At University of South Carolina, Susan Walvius serves as a Athletics Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $200,000.

Marius Aleksa

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$200,000
Base pay
$200,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,000

Marius Aleksa holds the role of Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $200,000.

Mark Lisle

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$198,900
Base pay
$198,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$198,900

Mark Lisle is a Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $198,900.

Sophia Arconti

Associate Vice President/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$198,900
Base pay
$198,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$198,900

Sophia Arconti works as a Associate Vice President for University of South Carolina. Sophia earned $198,900 in 2026.

Luv Sharma

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$198,476
Base pay
$198,476
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$198,476

At University of South Carolina, Luv Sharma serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $198,476.

Christina Friend

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$198,463
Base pay
$198,463
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$198,463

Christina Friend is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $198,463.

Jennifer Trilk

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$197,624
Base pay
$197,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,624

Jennifer Trilk works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Jennifer earned $197,624 in 2026.

Hendrikus Vanbulck

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$197,530
Base pay
$197,530
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,530

Hendrikus Vanbulck works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Hendrikus earned $197,530 in 2026.

Scott Greenawalt

Athletics Coach/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$197,390
Base pay
$197,390
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,390

Scott Greenawalt holds the role of Athletics Coach at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,390.

Janice Bass

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$197,136
Base pay
$197,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,136

Janice Bass works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Janice earned $197,136 in 2026.

Adam Steinbach

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$197,120
Base pay
$197,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,120

Adam Steinbach works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Adam earned $197,120 in 2026.

Brian Favela

Director/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$197,120
Base pay
$197,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,120

Brian Favela holds the role of Director at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,120.

Lynn Mcfarland

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$197,083
Base pay
$197,083
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,083

Lynn Mcfarland is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $197,083.

Nancy Buchan

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$197,010
Base pay
$197,010
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,010

Nancy Buchan works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Nancy earned $197,010 in 2026.

Jason Debacker

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$196,700
Base pay
$196,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$196,700

Jason Debacker is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $196,700.

Elizabeth Bradley

Higher Education Attorney/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$196,598
Base pay
$196,598
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$196,598

Elizabeth Bradley is a Higher Education Attorney at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $196,598.