South Carolina / Clemson University / Professor

Job-title file

Professor

Plan and deliver instruction, assess student progress, and develop curriculum.

345 employees hold this title in Clemson University. Median total compensation for the role is $146,987, above the department median of $85,097.

Employees: 345
Total payroll: $53.3M
Role median: $146,987
Agency median: $85,097
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$85,941$258,348+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 345 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across South Carolina

Professor is held in 10 South Carolina departments. In Clemson University, the median of $146,987 ranks #1 of 10.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Medical University of SC

$140,990 · 261

University of South Carolina

$135,101 · 595

University of Charleston

$108,614 · 156

Coastal Carolina University

$107,013 · 141

The Citadel

$105,201 · 64

Winthrop University

$92,544 · 71

Francis Marion University

$90,184 · 67

South Carolina State University

$79,391 · 49

Lander University

$76,274 · 33

Median total compensation for the Professor role in other South Carolinadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Professor beyond South Carolina

This role is reported in 6 jurisdictions. In South Carolina, the median of $124,370 ranks #6 of 6. See Professor across all of South Carolina →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$209,133 · 19

$176,655 · 414

$135,111 · 45

$132,448 · 722

$126,751 · 3,548

Median total compensation for comparable Professorroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Patrick Gerard

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$154,886

Base pay: $154,886
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,886

At Clemson University, Patrick Gerard serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,886.

Lawrence Murdoch

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$154,576

Base pay: $154,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,576

Lawrence Murdoch works as a Professor for Clemson University. Lawrence earned $154,576 in 2026.

William Whiteside

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$154,174

Base pay: $154,174
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,174

William Whiteside holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,174.

Guido Schnabel

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$154,118

Base pay: $154,118
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,118

Guido Schnabel holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,118.

Nathaniel Jackson

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$154,100

Base pay: $154,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,100

Nathaniel Jackson is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $154,100.

Hong Luo

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$153,846

Base pay: $153,846
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,846

Hong Luo holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,846.

Kerry Smith

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$153,132

Base pay: $153,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,132

Kerry Smith works as a Professor for Clemson University. Kerry earned $153,132 in 2026.

Xiuping Jiang

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$153,020

Base pay: $153,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,020

Xiuping Jiang is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $153,020.

Zijun Wang

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$152,661

Base pay: $152,661
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,661

At Clemson University, Zijun Wang serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,661.

Beshah Ayalew

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$152,403

Base pay: $152,403
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,403

At Clemson University, Beshah Ayalew serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,403.

Yunyi Jia

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$152,046

Base pay: $152,046
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,046

At Clemson University, Yunyi Jia serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,046.

Gang Li

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$152,036

Base pay: $152,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,036

Gang Li is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $152,036.

Jianhua Tong

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$152,011

Base pay: $152,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,011

Jianhua Tong is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $152,011.

Ying Mei

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$152,000

Base pay: $152,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,000

Ying Mei holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,000.

Zhi Gao

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$151,936

Base pay: $151,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,936

Zhi Gao is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $151,936.

Chenning Tong

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$151,802

Base pay: $151,802
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,802

Chenning Tong works as a Professor for Clemson University. Chenning earned $151,802 in 2026.

Skip Van Bloem

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$151,795

Base pay: $151,795
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,795

Skip Van Bloem holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,795.

Marco Ajello

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$151,101

Base pay: $151,101
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,101

Marco Ajello holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,101.

Carlos Garcia Perez

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$151,078

Base pay: $151,078
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,078

Carlos Garcia Perez holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,078.

Patricia Scharko

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$150,693

Base pay: $150,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,693

Patricia Scharko works as a Professor for Clemson University. Patricia earned $150,693 in 2026.

Molly Espey

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$150,619

Base pay: $150,619
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,619

At Clemson University, Molly Espey serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,619.

Rachel Mayo

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$150,118

Base pay: $150,118
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,118

At Clemson University, Rachel Mayo serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,118.

Sarah Griffin

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$149,787

Base pay: $149,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,787

Sarah Griffin is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $149,787.

Fei Peng

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$149,732

Base pay: $149,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,732

Fei Peng holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $149,732.

Duncan Darby

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$149,369

Base pay: $149,369
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,369

At Clemson University, Duncan Darby serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $149,369.

Lisa Bain

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$149,333

Base pay: $149,333
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,333

Lisa Bain holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $149,333.

Dvora Perahia

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$149,169

Base pay: $149,169
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,169

Dvora Perahia works as a Professor for Clemson University. Dvora earned $149,169 in 2026.

Thomas Britt Jr

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$148,758

Base pay: $148,758
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,758

Thomas Britt Jr is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $148,758.

Frank Feltus

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$147,936

Base pay: $147,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,936

Frank Feltus is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $147,936.

Oliver Myers

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$147,894

Base pay: $147,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,894

At Clemson University, Oliver Myers serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,894.

Geetha Thangiah

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$147,500

Base pay: $147,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,500

Geetha Thangiah works as a Professor for Clemson University. Geetha earned $147,500 in 2026.

John Desjardins

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$147,402

Base pay: $147,402
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,402

John Desjardins works as a Professor for Clemson University. John earned $147,402 in 2026.

Dieter Hartmann

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$147,353

Base pay: $147,353
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,353

Dieter Hartmann holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,353.

Dan Simionescu

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$147,337

Base pay: $147,337
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,337

Dan Simionescu works as a Professor for Clemson University. Dan earned $147,337 in 2026.

Glenn Birrenkott Jr

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$146,987

Base pay: $146,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,987

Glenn Birrenkott Jr holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,987.

Kristine Vernon

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$146,533

Base pay: $146,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,533

Kristine Vernon is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $146,533.

Bradley Meyer

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$146,476

Base pay: $146,476
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,476

Bradley Meyer holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,476.

Paul Dawson

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$146,421

Base pay: $146,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,421

At Clemson University, Paul Dawson serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,421.