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Clemson University

Source file: South Carolina — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Clemson University operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.

In 2026, this agency had 3,698 employees with median total compensation of $85,097; the highest distinct record was $549,312.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$371M
Employees
3,698
Median total
$85,097
Highest record
$549,312

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 3,698 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($85,097) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$100,324 (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
$54,755
$63,954
$85,097
$117,680
$166,455

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $166,455 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $54,755. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Professor
346 · $146,760
Associate Professor
310 · $106,725
Assistant Professor
277 · $94,095
Principal Lecturer
95 · $78,871

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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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Record list

Employees

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Samuel Sampson

Application Developer III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$98,763
Base pay
$98,763
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,763

Samuel Sampson holds the role of Application Developer III at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,763.

Kyle Mclean

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$98,758
Base pay
$98,758
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,758

Kyle Mclean holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,758.

Jonghan Yoon

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$98,685
Base pay
$98,685
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,685

At Clemson University, Jonghan Yoon serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,685.

Ryan King

Athletics Administrator/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$98,559
Base pay
$98,559
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,559

At Clemson University, Ryan King serves as a Athletics Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,559.

Haley Cox

Project Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$98,559
Base pay
$98,559
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,559

Haley Cox works as a Project Manager II for Clemson University. Haley earned $98,559 in 2026.

Frederick Chambers

Project Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$98,559
Base pay
$98,559
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,559

Frederick Chambers holds the role of Project Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,559.

Dawn Brown

Development Officer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$98,559
Base pay
$98,559
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,559

Dawn Brown works as a Development Officer for Clemson University. Dawn earned $98,559 in 2026.

Erin Byrd

Development Officer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$98,559
Base pay
$98,559
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,559

Erin Byrd holds the role of Development Officer at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,559.

Derek Herron

Development Officer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$98,559
Base pay
$98,559
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,559

At Clemson University, Derek Herron serves as a Development Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,559.

Jennifer Lannom

Human Resources Director II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$98,559
Base pay
$98,559
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,559

Jennifer Lannom is a Human Resources Director II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $98,559.

Brandon Peoples

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$98,464
Base pay
$98,464
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,464

Brandon Peoples holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,464.

Mildred Davenport

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$98,273
Base pay
$98,273
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,273

Mildred Davenport holds the role of Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,273.

Carter Mcelveen

Principal Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$98,271
Base pay
$98,271
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,271

Carter Mcelveen is a Principal Lecturer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $98,271.

Sharon Bewick

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$98,253
Base pay
$98,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,253

At Clemson University, Sharon Bewick serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,253.

Jeffrey Rosenberger

Audits Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$98,037
Base pay
$98,037
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,037

Jeffrey Rosenberger works as a Audits Manager II for Clemson University. Jeffrey earned $98,037 in 2026.

Michael Dix

Engineer/Associate Engineer III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$98,037
Base pay
$98,037
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,037

Michael Dix is a Engineer/Associate Engineer III at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $98,037.

Melinda Spearman

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$98,016
Base pay
$98,016
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,016

Melinda Spearman is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $98,016.

Sallie Hambright Belue

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$98,013
Base pay
$98,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,013

Sallie Hambright Belue holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,013.

Althea Hagan

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$98,000
Base pay
$98,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,000

Althea Hagan holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,000.

Paul Buyer

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$97,920
Base pay
$97,920
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,920

Paul Buyer holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,920.

Linda Li Bleuel

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$97,920
Base pay
$97,920
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,920

At Clemson University, Linda Li Bleuel serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,920.

Matthew Saltzman

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$97,909
Base pay
$97,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,909

Matthew Saltzman works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Matthew earned $97,909 in 2026.

Kim Alexander

Clinical Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$97,895
Base pay
$97,895
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,895

Kim Alexander is a Clinical Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $97,895.

Regina Taylor

Planning and Research Director II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$97,464
Base pay
$97,464
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,464

At Clemson University, Regina Taylor serves as a Planning and Research Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,464.

Christophe Darnault

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$97,430
Base pay
$97,430
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,430

Christophe Darnault is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $97,430.

Elizabeth Baldwin

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$97,410
Base pay
$97,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,410

Elizabeth Baldwin works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Elizabeth earned $97,410 in 2026.

Elizabeth Bradley

Assistant Extension Specialist/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$97,410
Base pay
$97,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,410

Elizabeth Bradley works as a Assistant Extension Specialist for Clemson University. Elizabeth earned $97,410 in 2026.

Christi Chambers

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$97,399
Base pay
$97,399
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,399

Christi Chambers works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I for Clemson University. Christi earned $97,399 in 2026.

Keisha Cook

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$97,361
Base pay
$97,361
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,361

Keisha Cook works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Keisha earned $97,361 in 2026.

Sourabh Dhingra

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$97,305
Base pay
$97,305
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,305

Sourabh Dhingra works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Sourabh earned $97,305 in 2026.

Vijay Shankar

Research Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$97,286
Base pay
$97,286
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,286

Vijay Shankar holds the role of Research Associate at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,286.

Ashley Parnell

Principal Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$97,110
Base pay
$97,110
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,110

At Clemson University, Ashley Parnell serves as a Principal Lecturer. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,110.

Mohannad Naser

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$97,104
Base pay
$97,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,104

Mohannad Naser is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $97,104.

Miguel Cid Montoya

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$97,104
Base pay
$97,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,104

Miguel Cid Montoya is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $97,104.

Xinyi Li

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$97,055
Base pay
$97,055
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,055

Xinyi Li holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,055.

Karen Littleton

Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$97,004
Base pay
$97,004
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,004

Karen Littleton is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $97,004.

Keri Cortese

Administrative Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$96,900
Base pay
$96,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,900

Keri Cortese works as a Administrative Manager II for Clemson University. Keri earned $96,900 in 2026.

Ashley Hartert

Athletics Administrator/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$96,900
Base pay
$96,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,900

At Clemson University, Ashley Hartert serves as a Athletics Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,900.

Amer Abukhalaf

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$96,900
Base pay
$96,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,900

Amer Abukhalaf holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,900.

Andrea Wullenweber

Project Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$96,900
Base pay
$96,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,900

Andrea Wullenweber works as a Project Manager II for Clemson University. Andrea earned $96,900 in 2026.