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University of Charleston

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

The University of Charleston operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.

In 2026, this agency had 1,185 employees with median total compensation of $80,709; the highest distinct record was $850,000.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$105.5M
Employees
1,185
Median total
$80,709
Highest record
$850,000

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 1,185 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($80,709) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$89,007 (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
$55,790
$65,000
$80,709
$99,087
$126,208

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $126,208 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $55,790. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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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John Douglas

Chief Development Officer/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$100,000
Base pay
$100,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,000

John Douglas holds the role of Chief Development Officer at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,000.

Kevin Ragusa

Chief Development Officer/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$100,000
Base pay
$100,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,000

Kevin Ragusa is a Chief Development Officer at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $100,000.

Michael Levet

Assistant Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$99,986
Base pay
$99,986
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,986

Michael Levet is a Assistant Professor at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $99,986.

Yaqin Wang

Assistant Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$99,986
Base pay
$99,986
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,986

Yaqin Wang holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,986.

William Veal

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$99,977
Base pay
$99,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,977

William Veal holds the role of Professor at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,977.

Mutindi Ndunda

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$99,956
Base pay
$99,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,956

Mutindi Ndunda is a Professor at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $99,956.

David Chadwick

Associate Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$99,948
Base pay
$99,948
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,948

David Chadwick holds the role of Associate Professor at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,948.

William Poole

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$99,907
Base pay
$99,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,907

At University of Charleston, William Poole serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,907.

Heather Spalding

Associate Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$99,629
Base pay
$99,629
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,629

Heather Spalding is a Associate Professor at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $99,629.

Brian Lanahan

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$99,549
Base pay
$99,549
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,549

Brian Lanahan holds the role of Professor at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,549.

Sarah Robertson

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$99,360
Base pay
$99,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,360

Sarah Robertson is a Professor at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $99,360.

Stacey Hassard

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$99,124
Base pay
$99,124
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,124

At University of Charleston, Stacey Hassard serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,124.

Amy Kolak

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$99,087
Base pay
$99,087
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,087

Amy Kolak is a Professor at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $99,087.

Laura Brock

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$99,082
Base pay
$99,082
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,082

Laura Brock holds the role of Professor at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,082.

Kelly Hudson

Assistant Librarian/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$99,043
Base pay
$99,043
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,043

Kelly Hudson works as a Assistant Librarian for University of Charleston. Kelly earned $99,043 in 2026.

Matthew Rutter

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$99,018
Base pay
$99,018
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,018

At University of Charleston, Matthew Rutter serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,018.

Julia Mcreynolds Perez

Associate Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$98,926
Base pay
$98,926
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,926

At University of Charleston, Julia Mcreynolds Perez serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,926.

Lisa Covert

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$98,917
Base pay
$98,917
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,917

At University of Charleston, Lisa Covert serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,917.

John Curtis

IT Security Specialist/ Analyst II/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$98,653
Base pay
$98,653
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,653

John Curtis holds the role of IT Security Specialist/ Analyst II at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,653.

Kelley White

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$98,561
Base pay
$98,561
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,561

At University of Charleston, Kelley White serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,561.

Lisa Christian

Student Services Manager II/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$98,483
Base pay
$98,483
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,483

Lisa Christian holds the role of Student Services Manager II at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,483.