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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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Becky Becker

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$108,422
Base pay
$108,422
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,422

Becky Becker works as a Professor for Clemson University. Becky earned $108,422 in 2026.

Michael Burr

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$108,350
Base pay
$108,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,350

At Clemson University, Michael Burr serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,350.

Xia Jing

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$108,259
Base pay
$108,259
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,259

Xia Jing holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,259.

Brian Booth

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$108,225
Base pay
$108,225
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,225

Brian Booth holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,225.

Joseph Morris

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$108,069
Base pay
$108,069
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,069

At Clemson University, Joseph Morris serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,069.

June Brock Carroll

Environmental Health Manager IV/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$107,887
Base pay
$107,887
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,887

At Clemson University, June Brock Carroll serves as a Environmental Health Manager IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,887.

Christopher Mabey

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$107,865
Base pay
$107,865
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,865

At Clemson University, Christopher Mabey serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,865.

Steven Long

Program Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$107,758
Base pay
$107,758
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,758

Steven Long is a Program Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $107,758.

Ryan Okey

Program Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$107,758
Base pay
$107,758
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,758

At Clemson University, Ryan Okey serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,758.

Janice Withycombe

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$107,753
Base pay
$107,753
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,753

At Clemson University, Janice Withycombe serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,753.

Michael Godfrey

Principal Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$107,621
Base pay
$107,621
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,621

Michael Godfrey works as a Principal Lecturer for Clemson University. Michael earned $107,621 in 2026.

Lianfeng Zhao

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$107,610
Base pay
$107,610
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,610

Lianfeng Zhao is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $107,610.

Chad Patton

Senior Information Systems / Business An/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$107,610
Base pay
$107,610
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,610

At Clemson University, Chad Patton serves as a Senior Information Systems / Business An. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,610.

Ramakrishna Podila

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$107,537
Base pay
$107,537
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,537

At Clemson University, Ramakrishna Podila serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,537.

Maria Victoria Perez

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$107,500
Base pay
$107,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,500

Maria Victoria Perez is a Director at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $107,500.

Sara Cothran

Principal Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$107,448
Base pay
$107,448
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,448

Sara Cothran works as a Principal Lecturer for Clemson University. Sara earned $107,448 in 2026.

Setura King

Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$107,424
Base pay
$107,424
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,424

Setura King is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $107,424.

Matthew Moersen

Senior IT Consultant/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$107,363
Base pay
$107,363
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,363

Matthew Moersen holds the role of Senior IT Consultant at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,363.

Kerri Mcmillan

Principal Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$107,152
Base pay
$107,152
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,152

Kerri Mcmillan is a Principal Lecturer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $107,152.

Charles Kurth

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$107,100
Base pay
$107,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,100

Charles Kurth is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $107,100.

Harsh Darshan Sapra

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$107,100
Base pay
$107,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,100

Harsh Darshan Sapra works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Harsh earned $107,100 in 2026.

William Leatherwood

Program Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$107,100
Base pay
$107,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,100

William Leatherwood is a Program Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $107,100.

Suzanne Pearse

Principal Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$107,070
Base pay
$107,070
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,070

Suzanne Pearse is a Principal Lecturer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $107,070.

Michael Sehorn

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$107,056
Base pay
$107,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,056

Michael Sehorn works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Michael earned $107,056 in 2026.

Benjamin Volheim

Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$107,046
Base pay
$107,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,046

Benjamin Volheim works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II for Clemson University. Benjamin earned $107,046 in 2026.

Priscilla Harrison

Program Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$107,037
Base pay
$107,037
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,037

Priscilla Harrison is a Program Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $107,037.

Rhonda Matthews

Senior Extension Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$107,000
Base pay
$107,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,000

Rhonda Matthews works as a Senior Extension Associate for Clemson University. Rhonda earned $107,000 in 2026.

Derrick Phinney

Senior Extension Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$107,000
Base pay
$107,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,000

Derrick Phinney is a Senior Extension Associate at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $107,000.

Richard Van Vlake

Senior Extension Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$107,000
Base pay
$107,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,000

At Clemson University, Richard Van Vlake serves as a Senior Extension Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,000.

Shann Tanner

Senior Extension Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$107,000
Base pay
$107,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,000

Shann Tanner holds the role of Senior Extension Associate at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,000.

Patrick Dorin

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$107,000
Base pay
$107,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,000

Patrick Dorin is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $107,000.

Renee Lyons

Academic Program Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$106,998
Base pay
$106,998
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,998

Renee Lyons holds the role of Academic Program Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,998.

Alexander Pullen

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$106,985
Base pay
$106,985
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,985

Alexander Pullen is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $106,985.

Lori Brierre

Procurement Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$106,930
Base pay
$106,930
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,930

Lori Brierre is a Procurement Director at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $106,930.

Deborah Kunkel

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$106,819
Base pay
$106,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,819

At Clemson University, Deborah Kunkel serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,819.

Joseph Burgett

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$106,809
Base pay
$106,809
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,809

Joseph Burgett works as a Professor for Clemson University. Joseph earned $106,809 in 2026.

Joseph Bible

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$106,754
Base pay
$106,754
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,754

Joseph Bible works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Joseph earned $106,754 in 2026.

Adam Lapidas

Research Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$106,704
Base pay
$106,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,704

Adam Lapidas is a Research Associate at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $106,704.

Andrew Metcalf

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$106,697
Base pay
$106,697
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,697

Andrew Metcalf works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Andrew earned $106,697 in 2026.

Sudeep Hegde

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$106,622
Base pay
$106,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,622

At Clemson University, Sudeep Hegde serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,622.