South Carolina / Francis Marion University
Agency file
The Francis Marion University operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.
In 2026, this agency had 313 employees with median total compensation of $75,794; the highest distinct record was $307,386.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 313 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($75,794) — 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 $122,543 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $53,560. 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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Record list
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Department Chair/Professor/Francis Marion University
Meredith Love Steinmetz holds the role of Department Chair/Professor at Francis Marion University. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,757.
Academic Program Director/Francis Marion University
Alvah Simmons is a Academic Program Director at Francis Marion University. 2026 total compensation came to $121,488.
Professor/Francis Marion University
At Francis Marion University, Hubert Setzler serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,033.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Francis Marion University
Cathy Swartz holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager II at Francis Marion University. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,675.
Department Chair/Associate Professor/Francis Marion University
At Francis Marion University, Rhonda Brogdon serves as a Department Chair/Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,212.
Department Chair/Associate Professor/Francis Marion University
Frances Burns works as a Department Chair/Associate Professor for Francis Marion University. Frances earned $117,955 in 2026.