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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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Dexter Stowers

System Architect/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$92,300
Base pay
$92,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,300

Dexter Stowers holds the role of System Architect at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,300.

Janet Lee

Planning and Research Director II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$92,300
Base pay
$92,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,300

At Clemson University, Janet Lee serves as a Planning and Research Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,300.

James Whisenhunt

IT Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$92,300
Base pay
$92,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,300

James Whisenhunt holds the role of IT Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,300.

Michael Slater

IT Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$92,300
Base pay
$92,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,300

Michael Slater is a IT Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $92,300.

Nicholas Rengier

System Architect/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$92,300
Base pay
$92,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,300

At Clemson University, Nicholas Rengier serves as a System Architect. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,300.

Christopher Myers

IT Services Specialist II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$92,300
Base pay
$92,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,300

Christopher Myers is a IT Services Specialist II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $92,300.

Jeffrey Fung

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$92,280
Base pay
$92,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,280

Jeffrey Fung holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,280.

Barry Brock

Information Systems / Business Analyst I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$92,278
Base pay
$92,278
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,278

Barry Brock is a Information Systems / Business Analyst I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $92,278.

Margaret Camp

Academic Program Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$92,060
Base pay
$92,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,060

Margaret Camp holds the role of Academic Program Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,060.

David Coombs

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$92,004
Base pay
$92,004
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,004

At Clemson University, David Coombs serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,004.

Letrishia Robinson

Student Services Manager III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$92,000
Base pay
$92,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,000

At Clemson University, Letrishia Robinson serves as a Student Services Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,000.

Sarah Edison

Operations Manager III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$91,988
Base pay
$91,988
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,988

Sarah Edison works as a Operations Manager III for Clemson University. Sarah earned $91,988 in 2026.

Amber Padgett

Director of Information Services/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$91,988
Base pay
$91,988
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,988

Amber Padgett holds the role of Director of Information Services at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,988.

Lee Petitgout

Assistant Academic Program Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$91,988
Base pay
$91,988
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,988

Lee Petitgout holds the role of Assistant Academic Program Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,988.

Kristina Sanderson

Program Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$91,988
Base pay
$91,988
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,988

Kristina Sanderson is a Program Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $91,988.

Jeffrey Elrod

Information Systems / Business Analyst I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$91,955
Base pay
$91,955
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,955

Jeffrey Elrod holds the role of Information Systems / Business Analyst I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,955.

J Saylors

Database Administrator II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$91,918
Base pay
$91,918
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,918

J Saylors works as a Database Administrator II for Clemson University. J earned $91,918 in 2026.

James Cope

Project Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$91,839
Base pay
$91,839
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,839

At Clemson University, James Cope serves as a Project Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,839.

Allison Traylor

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$91,836
Base pay
$91,836
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,836

Allison Traylor works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Allison earned $91,836 in 2026.

Kenneth Robinson

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$91,814
Base pay
$91,814
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,814

At Clemson University, Kenneth Robinson serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,814.

Jordan Plumblee

Public Information Director II/Clemson University

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

Jordan Plumblee works as a Public Information Director II for Clemson University. Jordan earned $91,800 in 2026.

Kendra Johnson

Professor/Clemson University

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

Kendra Johnson works as a Professor for Clemson University. Kendra earned $91,800 in 2026.

Eric Touya

Professor/Clemson University

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

Eric Touya works as a Professor for Clemson University. Eric earned $91,800 in 2026.

Johannes Schmidt

Professor/Clemson University

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

Johannes Schmidt is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $91,800.

Joseph Bernard

Systems Engineer I/Clemson University

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

Joseph Bernard works as a Systems Engineer I for Clemson University. Joseph earned $91,800 in 2026.

Frank Ordia

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

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

Frank Ordia holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,800.

Tara Doucet O'Hare

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

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

Tara Doucet O'Hare holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,800.

Md Tareq Ferdous Khan

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

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

Md Tareq Ferdous Khan holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,800.

Kortney Hutchison

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Clemson University

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

At Clemson University, Kortney Hutchison serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,800.

Manuel Fierro Calisto

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

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

At Clemson University, Manuel Fierro Calisto serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,800.

Fnu Dipti

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

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

Fnu Dipti holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,800.

Michael Howley

Senior Consultant/Clemson University

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

Michael Howley is a Senior Consultant at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $91,800.

Andrew Jezewski

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

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

Andrew Jezewski is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $91,800.

Reed Goodman

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

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

Reed Goodman works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Reed earned $91,800 in 2026.

Amanda Duncan

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Clemson University

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

At Clemson University, Amanda Duncan serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,800.

Shannon Robert

Professor/Clemson University

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

Shannon Robert is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $91,800.

John Trotter

Project Manager I/Clemson University

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

John Trotter is a Project Manager I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $91,800.

Douglas Hecker

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$91,771
Base pay
$91,771
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,771

Douglas Hecker is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $91,771.