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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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Record list

Employees

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Edward Hart

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$128,560
Base pay
$128,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,560

Edward Hart works as a Professor for University of Charleston. Edward earned $128,560 in 2026.

Marcia White

Director of Information Services/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$128,176
Base pay
$128,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,176

Marcia White is a Director of Information Services at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $128,176.

Erik Sotka

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$128,166
Base pay
$128,166
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,166

At University of Charleston, Erik Sotka serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,166.

Hadi Shaheen

Assistant Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$127,500
Base pay
$127,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,500

Hadi Shaheen is a Assistant Professor at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $127,500.

David Katz

Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$127,480
Base pay
$127,480
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,480

David Katz is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $127,480.

Kendra Stewart

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$126,845
Base pay
$126,845
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,845

Kendra Stewart is a Professor at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $126,845.

Phyllis Jestice

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$126,312
Base pay
$126,312
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,312

At University of Charleston, Phyllis Jestice serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,312.

Laurence Peeples

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$126,208
Base pay
$126,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,208

Laurence Peeples works as a Professor for University of Charleston. Laurence earned $126,208 in 2026.

Kevin Eakes

Associate Dean/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$126,132
Base pay
$126,132
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,132

Kevin Eakes holds the role of Associate Dean at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,132.

Willem Hillenius

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$126,057
Base pay
$126,057
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,057

Willem Hillenius works as a Professor for University of Charleston. Willem earned $126,057 in 2026.

Cristina Schultz

Project Manager II/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$125,837
Base pay
$125,837
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,837

Cristina Schultz works as a Project Manager II for University of Charleston. Cristina earned $125,837 in 2026.

Frank Covington

Facilities Maintenance Manager III/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$125,758
Base pay
$125,758
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,758

Frank Covington holds the role of Facilities Maintenance Manager III at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,758.

Jennifer Wright

Academic Program Director/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$125,296
Base pay
$125,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,296

Jennifer Wright holds the role of Academic Program Director at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,296.

Wee Khoon Egan Lua

Assistant Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$125,000
Base pay
$125,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,000

Wee Khoon Egan Lua works as a Assistant Professor for University of Charleston. Wee earned $125,000 in 2026.

Jessica Madariaga

Associate Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$124,748
Base pay
$124,748
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,748

Jessica Madariaga holds the role of Associate Professor at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,748.

Lindsey Copeland

Development Officer/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$123,810
Base pay
$123,810
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,810

Lindsey Copeland holds the role of Development Officer at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,810.

James Bennett

IT Manager II/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$123,566
Base pay
$123,566
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,566

James Bennett works as a IT Manager II for University of Charleston. James earned $123,566 in 2026.

Susan Simonian

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$123,488
Base pay
$123,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,488

Susan Simonian is a Professor at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $123,488.

Patrick Fillippa

Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$122,966
Base pay
$122,966
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,966

Patrick Fillippa is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $122,966.

Renard Harris

Associate Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$122,580
Base pay
$122,580
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,580

Renard Harris holds the role of Associate Professor at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,580.