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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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Anthony Varallo

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$93,254
Base pay
$93,254
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,254

Anthony Varallo is a Professor at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $93,254.

Merissa Ferrara

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$93,131
Base pay
$93,131
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,131

At University of Charleston, Merissa Ferrara serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,131.

Christopher Warnick

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$93,114
Base pay
$93,114
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,114

Christopher Warnick works as a Professor for University of Charleston. Christopher earned $93,114 in 2026.

Lamar Williams

Law Enforcement Officer IV/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$93,022
Base pay
$93,022
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,022

Lamar Williams is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $93,022.

Karen Smail

Associate Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$93,017
Base pay
$93,017
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,017

Karen Smail is a Associate Professor at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $93,017.

Marshall Brown

Student Services Manager III/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$93,000
Base pay
$93,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,000

Marshall Brown is a Student Services Manager III at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $93,000.

Melissa Ochal

Program Manager I/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$92,826
Base pay
$92,826
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,826

At University of Charleston, Melissa Ochal serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,826.

Noor Ahmad Hazari

Assistant Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$92,823
Base pay
$92,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,823

Noor Ahmad Hazari holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,823.

Amanda Ruth Mcswain

Associate Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$92,780
Base pay
$92,780
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,780

Amanda Ruth Mcswain is a Associate Professor at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $92,780.

Peter Russell

Law Enforcement Officer IV/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$92,769
Base pay
$92,769
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,769

Peter Russell is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $92,769.

Theodore Them

Associate Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$92,561
Base pay
$92,561
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,561

Theodore Them is a Associate Professor at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $92,561.

Garrett Milliken

Associate Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$92,450
Base pay
$92,450
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,450

Garrett Milliken works as a Associate Professor for University of Charleston. Garrett earned $92,450 in 2026.

Erin Beutel

Associate Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$92,449
Base pay
$92,449
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,449

At University of Charleston, Erin Beutel serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,449.

Kathleen Rogers

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$92,236
Base pay
$92,236
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,236

Kathleen Rogers is a Professor at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $92,236.

Marcello Forconi

Associate Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$92,184
Base pay
$92,184
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,184

Marcello Forconi works as a Associate Professor for University of Charleston. Marcello earned $92,184 in 2026.

William O'Byrne

Associate Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$92,165
Base pay
$92,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,165

William O'Byrne holds the role of Associate Professor at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,165.

Heather Fullerton

Associate Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$91,993
Base pay
$91,993
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,993

At University of Charleston, Heather Fullerton serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,993.

Anthony Bishara

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$91,971
Base pay
$91,971
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,971

Anthony Bishara is a Professor at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $91,971.

Alejandro Torres

IT Manager I/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$91,934
Base pay
$91,934
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,934

Alejandro Torres holds the role of IT Manager I at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,934.

Chad Galuska

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$91,810
Base pay
$91,810
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,810

Chad Galuska holds the role of Professor at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,810.

Kasey Jordan

Instructor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$91,800
Base pay
$91,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,800

Kasey Jordan holds the role of Instructor at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,800.

David Boucher

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$91,655
Base pay
$91,655
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,655

David Boucher is a Professor at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $91,655.

Donald Knauss

Instructor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$91,548
Base pay
$91,548
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,548

Donald Knauss works as a Instructor for University of Charleston. Donald earned $91,548 in 2026.

Michelle Mcgrew

Executive Assistant II/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$91,499
Base pay
$91,499
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,499

Michelle Mcgrew is a Executive Assistant II at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $91,499.

Natalia Khoma

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$91,493
Base pay
$91,493
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,493

Natalia Khoma works as a Professor for University of Charleston. Natalia earned $91,493 in 2026.

Shawn Morrison

Associate Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$91,199
Base pay
$91,199
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,199

At University of Charleston, Shawn Morrison serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,199.

Suanne Ansari

Senior Instructor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$91,102
Base pay
$91,102
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,102

Suanne Ansari works as a Senior Instructor for University of Charleston. Suanne earned $91,102 in 2026.

Jenna Abetz

Associate Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$91,090
Base pay
$91,090
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,090

Jenna Abetz is a Associate Professor at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $91,090.

Rochelle Johnson

Student Services Manager II/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$91,000
Base pay
$91,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,000

At University of Charleston, Rochelle Johnson serves as a Student Services Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,000.

Susan Dick Mckeon

Procurement Manager II/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$90,983
Base pay
$90,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,983

Susan Dick Mckeon holds the role of Procurement Manager II at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,983.

Terence Bowers

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$90,954
Base pay
$90,954
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,954

Terence Bowers works as a Professor for University of Charleston. Terence earned $90,954 in 2026.

Laura Plotts

IT Consultant II/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$90,829
Base pay
$90,829
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,829

Laura Plotts is a IT Consultant II at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $90,829.

Laura Turner

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$90,813
Base pay
$90,813
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,813

Laura Turner is a Professor at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $90,813.

Irina Erman

Associate Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$90,529
Base pay
$90,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,529

Irina Erman works as a Associate Professor for University of Charleston. Irina earned $90,529 in 2026.

John Bruns

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$90,483
Base pay
$90,483
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,483

John Bruns works as a Professor for University of Charleston. John earned $90,483 in 2026.

Brennan Keegan

Associate Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$90,440
Base pay
$90,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,440

At University of Charleston, Brennan Keegan serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,440.

Cynthia Washington

Procurement Manager II/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$90,091
Base pay
$90,091
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,091

Cynthia Washington holds the role of Procurement Manager II at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,091.

Timothy Barker

Associate Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$90,034
Base pay
$90,034
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,034

Timothy Barker is a Associate Professor at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $90,034.

Yinman Zhong

Assistant Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$90,000
Base pay
$90,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,000

Yinman Zhong holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,000.

Xi Cui

Associate Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$89,893
Base pay
$89,893
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,893

Xi Cui works as a Associate Professor for University of Charleston. Xi earned $89,893 in 2026.