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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
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

$50,000$257,790+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 10

Marie Boyd

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$190,000
Base pay
$190,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$190,000

Marie Boyd works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Marie earned $190,000 in 2026.

Christine Ralyea

Clinical Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$190,000
Base pay
$190,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$190,000

Christine Ralyea holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $190,000.

Katherine Masyn

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$190,000
Base pay
$190,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$190,000

Katherine Masyn works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Katherine earned $190,000 in 2026.

Brent Simpson

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$189,838
Base pay
$189,838
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$189,838

Brent Simpson is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $189,838.

Abdelmoez Bayoumi

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$189,781
Base pay
$189,781
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$189,781

Abdelmoez Bayoumi holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,781.

Matthew Irvin

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$189,720
Base pay
$189,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$189,720

Matthew Irvin holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,720.

Richard Frierson

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$188,724
Base pay
$188,724
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$188,724

Richard Frierson is a Clinical Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $188,724.

Marlene Wilson

Department Chair/Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$188,721
Base pay
$188,721
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$188,721

At University of South Carolina, Marlene Wilson serves as a Department Chair/Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $188,721.

Rafael Becerrilarreola

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$188,634
Base pay
$188,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$188,634

At University of South Carolina, Rafael Becerrilarreola serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $188,634.

Blair Flicker

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$188,451
Base pay
$188,451
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$188,451

Blair Flicker holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $188,451.

Richard Hoppmann

Clinical Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$188,116
Base pay
$188,116
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$188,116

At University of South Carolina, Richard Hoppmann serves as a Clinical Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $188,116.

Krishna Mandal

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$187,855
Base pay
$187,855
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$187,855

Krishna Mandal works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Krishna earned $187,855 in 2026.

Samuel Todd

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$187,648
Base pay
$187,648
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$187,648

Samuel Todd is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $187,648.

Hilary Cox

Athletics Administrator/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$187,425
Base pay
$187,425
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$187,425

Hilary Cox is a Athletics Administrator at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $187,425.

Paul Miller

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$187,203
Base pay
$187,203
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$187,203

At University of South Carolina, Paul Miller serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,203.

Ashley Maciaszek

Assistant Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$187,190
Base pay
$187,190
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$187,190

Ashley Maciaszek holds the role of Assistant Dean at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $187,190.

Herbert Ginn

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$187,169
Base pay
$187,169
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$187,169

Herbert Ginn works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Herbert earned $187,169 in 2026.

Edward Frongillo

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$186,458
Base pay
$186,458
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$186,458

At University of South Carolina, Edward Frongillo serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $186,458.

Carol Boggs

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$186,288
Base pay
$186,288
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$186,288

At University of South Carolina, Carol Boggs serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $186,288.

Donette Stewart

Vice Chancellor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$186,166
Base pay
$186,166
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$186,166

At University of South Carolina, Donette Stewart serves as a Vice Chancellor. Their 2026 pay totaled $186,166.

Lorne Hofseth

Associate Dean/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$186,166
Base pay
$186,166
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$186,166

At University of South Carolina, Lorne Hofseth serves as a Associate Dean. Their 2026 pay totaled $186,166.

Sungsik Park

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$186,137
Base pay
$186,137
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$186,137

Sungsik Park holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $186,137.

Edwyna Hill

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$186,111
Base pay
$186,111
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$186,111

Edwyna Hill holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $186,111.

Richard Gimbl

Vice Chancellor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$186,111
Base pay
$186,111
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$186,111

Richard Gimbl works as a Vice Chancellor for University of South Carolina. Richard earned $186,111 in 2026.

Michael Matthews

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$186,032
Base pay
$186,032
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$186,032

Michael Matthews is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $186,032.

Victor Giurgiutiu

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$185,978
Base pay
$185,978
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,978

Victor Giurgiutiu works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Victor earned $185,978 in 2026.

Daniel Friedman

Assistant Vice President/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$185,921
Base pay
$185,921
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,921

At University of South Carolina, Daniel Friedman serves as a Assistant Vice President. Their 2026 pay totaled $185,921.

Sara Wilcox

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$185,729
Base pay
$185,729
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,729

Sara Wilcox is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $185,729.

April Barnes

Assistant Vice President/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$185,000
Base pay
$185,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,000

April Barnes is a Assistant Vice President at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $185,000.

Farzam Boroomand

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$185,000
Base pay
$185,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,000

Farzam Boroomand works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Farzam earned $185,000 in 2026.

Behrooz Mirafzal

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$185,000
Base pay
$185,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,000

Behrooz Mirafzal works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Behrooz earned $185,000 in 2026.

Yu Nu

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$185,000
Base pay
$185,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,000

Yu Nu works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Yu earned $185,000 in 2026.

Biplav Srivastava

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$184,983
Base pay
$184,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$184,983

Biplav Srivastava is a Professor at University of South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $184,983.

Elisa Alvarezgarrido

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$184,983
Base pay
$184,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$184,983

At University of South Carolina, Elisa Alvarezgarrido serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $184,983.

Michael Wyatt

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$184,750
Base pay
$184,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$184,750

Michael Wyatt works as a Professor for University of South Carolina. Michael earned $184,750 in 2026.

Daniel Kwasnitschka

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$184,620
Base pay
$184,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$184,620

Daniel Kwasnitschka works as a Assistant Professor for University of South Carolina. Daniel earned $184,620 in 2026.

William Diebel

Assistant Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$184,620
Base pay
$184,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$184,620

William Diebel holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $184,620.

James Ritter

Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$184,508
Base pay
$184,508
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$184,508

James Ritter holds the role of Professor at University of South Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $184,508.

Elizabeth Regan

Associate Professor/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$184,349
Base pay
$184,349
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$184,349

Elizabeth Regan works as a Associate Professor for University of South Carolina. Elizabeth earned $184,349 in 2026.

Rebecca Mcnair

Physician/University of South Carolina

2026 total comp
$184,126
Base pay
$184,126
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$184,126

At University of South Carolina, Rebecca Mcnair serves as a Physician. Their 2026 pay totaled $184,126.