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.

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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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James Stevens

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$160,202

Base pay: $160,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,202

James Stevens is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $160,202.

Edmond Bowers

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$160,140

Base pay: $160,140
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,140

Edmond Bowers is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $160,140.

Richard Brooks

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$160,044

Base pay: $160,044
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,044

At Clemson University, Richard Brooks serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $160,044.

Jason Fridley

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$159,834

Base pay: $159,834
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,834

At Clemson University, Jason Fridley serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,834.

Julie Northcutt

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$159,600

Base pay: $159,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,600

Julie Northcutt holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,600.

Feng Chen

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$159,491

Base pay: $159,491
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,491

Feng Chen is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $159,491.

John Saylor

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$159,076

Base pay: $159,076
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,076

At Clemson University, John Saylor serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,076.

Charles Rice

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$159,014

Base pay: $159,014
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,014

Charles Rice works as a Professor for Clemson University. Charles earned $159,014 in 2026.

Karen High

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$158,632

Base pay: $158,632
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,632

At Clemson University, Karen High serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,632.

Craig Cashwell

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$158,100

Base pay: $158,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,100

Craig Cashwell works as a Professor for Clemson University. Craig earned $158,100 in 2026.

Timothy Devol

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$157,080

Base pay: $157,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,080

Timothy Devol is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $157,080.

Ronald Andrus

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$156,825

Base pay: $156,825
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,825

Ronald Andrus works as a Professor for Clemson University. Ronald earned $156,825 in 2026.

John Wagner

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$156,581

Base pay: $156,581
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,581

John Wagner is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $156,581.

Javad Mohammadpour Velni

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$156,366

Base pay: $156,366
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,366

Javad Mohammadpour Velni works as a Professor for Clemson University. Javad earned $156,366 in 2026.

Robin Kowalski

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$155,766

Base pay: $155,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,766

Robin Kowalski works as a Professor for Clemson University. Robin earned $155,766 in 2026.

Wayne Goddard

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$155,601

Base pay: $155,601
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,601

Wayne Goddard holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,601.

Weiguo Cao

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$155,066

Base pay: $155,066
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,066

Weiguo Cao works as a Professor for Clemson University. Weiguo earned $155,066 in 2026.

Muhammad Mukhtar

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$155,040

Base pay: $155,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,040

Muhammad Mukhtar is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $155,040.

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.