South Carolina / Trident Technical College
Agency file
The Trident Technical College operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.
In 2026, this agency had 542 employees with median total compensation of $61,812; the highest distinct record was $250,000.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 542 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($61,812) — 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 $93,618 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $55,421. 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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Academic Program Director/Trident Technical College
Michael Carmel is a Academic Program Director at Trident Technical College. 2026 total compensation came to $114,163.