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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
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

$50,000$195,072+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 2

Roger Daniels

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$175,267
Base pay
$175,267
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,267

At University of Charleston, Roger Daniels serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $175,267.

James Malm

Associate Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$174,268
Base pay
$174,268
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$174,268

James Malm works as a Associate Professor for University of Charleston. James earned $174,268 in 2026.

Hao Chen Liu

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$173,224
Base pay
$173,224
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$173,224

Hao Chen Liu is a Professor at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $173,224.

Chen Huei Chou

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$171,913
Base pay
$171,913
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$171,913

Chen Huei Chou holds the role of Professor at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $171,913.

Robert Pridgen

Athletics Coach/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$170,000
Base pay
$170,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,000

Robert Pridgen is a Athletics Coach at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $170,000.

Kimberly Tribou

Assistant Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$168,151
Base pay
$168,151
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,151

Kimberly Tribou works as a Assistant Professor for University of Charleston. Kimberly earned $168,151 in 2026.

Timothy Callahan

Dean/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$168,000
Base pay
$168,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,000

Timothy Callahan holds the role of Dean at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $168,000.

Francis Searson

Associate Vice President/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$167,594
Base pay
$167,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,594

Francis Searson is a Associate Vice President at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $167,594.

Kent Gourdin

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$167,207
Base pay
$167,207
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,207

Kent Gourdin works as a Professor for University of Charleston. Kent earned $167,207 in 2026.

James Braswell

Associate Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$165,350
Base pay
$165,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,350

At University of Charleston, James Braswell serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $165,350.

Robert Martin

Assistant Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$165,333
Base pay
$165,333
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,333

Robert Martin holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,333.

Purushottam Meena

Associate Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$165,148
Base pay
$165,148
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,148

Purushottam Meena works as a Associate Professor for University of Charleston. Purushottam earned $165,148 in 2026.

Douglas Walker

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$164,854
Base pay
$164,854
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,854

At University of Charleston, Douglas Walker serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,854.

Kyle Denzel

Director/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$164,786
Base pay
$164,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,786

Kyle Denzel is a Director at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $164,786.

Courtney Howard

Vice President/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$164,289
Base pay
$164,289
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,289

At University of Charleston, Courtney Howard serves as a Vice President. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,289.

Christopher Korey

Associate Vice President/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$162,778
Base pay
$162,778
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,778

At University of Charleston, Christopher Korey serves as a Associate Vice President. Their 2026 pay totaled $162,778.

Mark Berry

Administrator/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$162,650
Base pay
$162,650
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,650

Mark Berry holds the role of Administrator at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $162,650.

Calvin Blackwell

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$161,642
Base pay
$161,642
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,642

Calvin Blackwell works as a Professor for University of Charleston. Calvin earned $161,642 in 2026.

Jack Spencer

Physician/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$161,545
Base pay
$161,545
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,545

Jack Spencer works as a Physician for University of Charleston. Jack earned $161,545 in 2026.

Rony Menchaca

Vice President/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$161,146
Base pay
$161,146
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,146

Rony Menchaca is a Vice President at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $161,146.

John Mcinnis

Associate Vice President/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$160,000
Base pay
$160,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,000

John Mcinnis works as a Associate Vice President for University of Charleston. John earned $160,000 in 2026.

Esta Shah

Associate Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$159,424
Base pay
$159,424
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,424

Esta Shah holds the role of Associate Professor at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,424.

Stephen Litvin

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$158,269
Base pay
$158,269
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,269

At University of Charleston, Stephen Litvin serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,269.

Lynne Ford

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$155,505
Base pay
$155,505
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,505

At University of Charleston, Lynne Ford serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,505.

Young Hoon Kim

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$155,308
Base pay
$155,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,308

Young Hoon Kim is a Professor at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $155,308.

Jennifer Barhorst

Associate Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$155,305
Base pay
$155,305
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,305

Jennifer Barhorst works as a Associate Professor for University of Charleston. Jennifer earned $155,305 in 2026.

Maryam Mahdikhani

Assistant Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$155,121
Base pay
$155,121
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,121

Maryam Mahdikhani works as a Assistant Professor for University of Charleston. Maryam earned $155,121 in 2026.

Marcie Wiseman

Director/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$154,621
Base pay
$154,621
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,621

Marcie Wiseman works as a Director for University of Charleston. Marcie earned $154,621 in 2026.

Jong Hyun Kim

Assistant Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$153,785
Base pay
$153,785
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,785

Jong Hyun Kim holds the role of Assistant Professor at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,785.

Kelley Anderson

Assistant Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$153,401
Base pay
$153,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,401

Kelley Anderson is a Assistant Professor at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $153,401.

Olga Biedova

Assistant Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$153,331
Base pay
$153,331
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,331

Olga Biedova works as a Assistant Professor for University of Charleston. Olga earned $153,331 in 2026.

Mohamed Tazkarji

Assistant Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$153,205
Base pay
$153,205
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,205

Mohamed Tazkarji is a Assistant Professor at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $153,205.

Laura Alford

Visiting Assistant Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$153,000
Base pay
$153,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,000

Laura Alford holds the role of Visiting Assistant Professor at University of Charleston. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,000.

Elizabeth Meyer Bernstein

Dean/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$152,735
Base pay
$152,735
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,735

At University of Charleston, Elizabeth Meyer Bernstein serves as a Dean. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,735.

Henry Xie

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$152,686
Base pay
$152,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,686

Henry Xie is a Professor at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $152,686.

Peter Calcagno

Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$152,218
Base pay
$152,218
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,218

Peter Calcagno works as a Professor for University of Charleston. Peter earned $152,218 in 2026.

Rafael Teixeira

Associate Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$151,630
Base pay
$151,630
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,630

Rafael Teixeira is a Associate Professor at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $151,630.

Luqi Xu

Assistant Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$151,019
Base pay
$151,019
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,019

Luqi Xu is a Assistant Professor at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $151,019.

Julia Blose

Associate Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$150,854
Base pay
$150,854
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,854

Julia Blose is a Associate Professor at University of Charleston. 2026 total compensation came to $150,854.

Xiaohu Guo

Assistant Professor/University of Charleston

2026 total comp
$150,185
Base pay
$150,185
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,185

Xiaohu Guo works as a Assistant Professor for University of Charleston. Xiaohu earned $150,185 in 2026.