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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Professor/University of South Carolina
Elizabeth Murphy holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $196,577.
Professor/University of South Carolina
David Matolak works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. David earned $196,158 in 2026.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Chen Zhou is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $195,930.
Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina
Lee Wilson is a Clinical Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $195,628.
Associate Provost/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Stephen West serves as a Associate Provost. Their 2026 pay totaled $195,059.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Jacqueline Fox serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $195,000.
Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina
Anna Blenda is a Clinical Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $194,633.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Joel Wooten holds the role of Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $194,533.
Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina
Alexey Petrov is a Department Chair/Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $194,074.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Susan Newman serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $193,800.
Assistant Vice President/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Christiane Maierwalker serves as a Assistant Vice President. Their 2026 pay totaled $193,800.
Director/University of South Carolina
Paul Sagona is a Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $193,639.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Elise Ince serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $193,583.
Associate Vice President/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Silvia Rioshusain serves as a Associate Vice President. Their 2026 pay totaled $193,466.
Scientist/University of South Carolina
Joseph Pearson works as a Scientist for University of South Carolina. Joseph earned $193,365 in 2026.
Associate Vice President/University of South Carolina
Pamela Bowers works as a Associate Vice President for University of South Carolina. Pamela earned $193,220 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Dawn Wilsonking is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $193,056.
Assistant Vice President/University of South Carolina
Joseph Derrick holds the role of Assistant Vice President at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $193,033.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Claire Raj holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $193,000.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Tessa Davis is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $193,000.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Anne Bezuidenhout works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Anne earned $192,999 in 2026.
Dean/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Jeffrey Stinson serves as a Dean. Their 2026 pay totaled $192,945.
Director/University of South Carolina
Derrick Lesesne is a Director at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $192,945.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Abner Holton holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $192,810.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Sue Levkoff serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $192,670.
Assistant Vice President/University of South Carolina
Aaron Marterer is a Assistant Vice President at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $192,350.
Associate Professor/University of South Carolina
Manpreet Gill is a Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $192,137.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Edie Goldsmith works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Edie earned $191,760 in 2026.
Assistant Vice President/University of South Carolina
Angela Peters is a Assistant Vice President at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $191,571.
Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Charles Mactutus serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $191,424.
Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Lexie Boone serves as a Athletics Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $191,373.
Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina
Renee Chosed holds the role of Clinical Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $191,364.
Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Shawn Arent serves as a Department Chair/Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $191,185.
Director/University of South Carolina
At University of South Carolina, Kevin Russell serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $190,984.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Andreas Heyden holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $190,195.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Emily Suski is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $190,000.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Jesse Cross holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $190,000.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Lisa Martin is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $190,000.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Marie Boyd works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Marie earned $190,000 in 2026.
Professor/University of South Carolina
Katherine Masyn works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Katherine earned $190,000 in 2026.