South Carolina / University of Charleston
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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 $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).
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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Chief Development Officer/University of Charleston
At University of Charleston, Laurie Soenen serves as a Chief Development Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,114.
Assistant Coach/University of Charleston
Darrick Gibbs holds the role of Assistant Coach at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,000.
Professor/University of Charleston
Kristine De Welde holds the role of Professor at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,992.
Development Officer/University of Charleston
Jennifer Fowler holds the role of Development Officer at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,835.
Director/University of Charleston
Michelle Lynn Smith works as a Director for University of Charleston. Michelle earned $136,310 in 2026.
Associate Professor/University of Charleston
Antonio Ruotolo works as a Associate Professor for University of Charleston. Antonio earned $135,288 in 2026.
Academic Program Director/University of Charleston
Tamara Butler holds the role of Academic Program Director at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,170.
Athletics Coach/University of Charleston
David Land is a Athletics Coach at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $135,000.