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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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Steven Richards

Senior Extension Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$106,599
Base pay
$106,599
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,599

Steven Richards is a Senior Extension Associate at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $106,599.

Charles Williams

Director of Information Services/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$106,443
Base pay
$106,443
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,443

Charles Williams is a Director of Information Services at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $106,443.

Brian Ward

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$106,401
Base pay
$106,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,401

At Clemson University, Brian Ward serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,401.

John Cooper

Planning and Research Director II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$106,381
Base pay
$106,381
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,381

John Cooper works as a Planning and Research Director II for Clemson University. John earned $106,381 in 2026.

Matthew Hammond

Planning and Research Director II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$106,366
Base pay
$106,366
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,366

Matthew Hammond holds the role of Planning and Research Director II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,366.

William Haller

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$106,353
Base pay
$106,353
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,353

William Haller is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $106,353.

Jun Luo

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$106,350
Base pay
$106,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,350

Jun Luo holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,350.

Latoya Daniels

Human Resources Director II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$106,332
Base pay
$106,332
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,332

Latoya Daniels is a Human Resources Director II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $106,332.

Anna Schmauder

Planning and Research Director II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$106,307
Base pay
$106,307
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,307

Anna Schmauder works as a Planning and Research Director II for Clemson University. Anna earned $106,307 in 2026.

Andrea Feeser

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$106,299
Base pay
$106,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,299

Andrea Feeser is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $106,299.

Courtney Byers

Law Enforcement Officer V/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$106,215
Base pay
$106,215
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,215

Courtney Byers works as a Law Enforcement Officer V for Clemson University. Courtney earned $106,215 in 2026.

Rajandeep Sekhon

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$106,209
Base pay
$106,209
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,209

At Clemson University, Rajandeep Sekhon serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,209.

Ellen Vincent

Principal Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$106,164
Base pay
$106,164
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,164

At Clemson University, Ellen Vincent serves as a Principal Lecturer. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,164.

Nathan Long

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$106,113
Base pay
$106,113
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,113

Nathan Long holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,113.

Yongkai Wu

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$105,999
Base pay
$105,999
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,999

Yongkai Wu is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $105,999.

Kelly Lazar

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$105,995
Base pay
$105,995
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,995

Kelly Lazar holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,995.

Diane Perpich

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$105,957
Base pay
$105,957
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,957

Diane Perpich holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,957.

Zhaoxu Meng

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$105,802
Base pay
$105,802
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,802

At Clemson University, Zhaoxu Meng serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,802.

Boshi Yang

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$105,801
Base pay
$105,801
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,801

At Clemson University, Boshi Yang serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,801.

Kimberly Arp

Development Officer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$105,762
Base pay
$105,762
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,762

Kimberly Arp holds the role of Development Officer at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,762.

Jessica Aviles

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$105,743
Base pay
$105,743
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,743

Jessica Aviles holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,743.

John Minor

Principal Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$105,707
Base pay
$105,707
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,707

John Minor works as a Principal Lecturer for Clemson University. John earned $105,707 in 2026.

Yu Bo Wang

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$105,697
Base pay
$105,697
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,697

Yu Bo Wang holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,697.

Michael Plumblee

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$105,658
Base pay
$105,658
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,658

At Clemson University, Michael Plumblee serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,658.

Matias Aguerre

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$105,604
Base pay
$105,604
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,604

At Clemson University, Matias Aguerre serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,604.

Katelyn Radford

Program Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$105,570
Base pay
$105,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,570

Katelyn Radford works as a Program Manager II for Clemson University. Katelyn earned $105,570 in 2026.

Xiao Yang

Scientist/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$105,538
Base pay
$105,538
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,538

At Clemson University, Xiao Yang serves as a Scientist. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,538.

Celina Checura

Scientist/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$105,538
Base pay
$105,538
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,538

Celina Checura is a Scientist at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $105,538.

Jamie Duberstein

Research Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$105,538
Base pay
$105,538
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,538

Jamie Duberstein works as a Research Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Jamie earned $105,538 in 2026.

Tugce Isik

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$105,520
Base pay
$105,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,520

Tugce Isik is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $105,520.

Ahmed Ali

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$105,435
Base pay
$105,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,435

Ahmed Ali works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Ahmed earned $105,435 in 2026.

Tuyen Le

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$105,342
Base pay
$105,342
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,342

Tuyen Le holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,342.

Abby Peck

Development Officer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$105,338
Base pay
$105,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,338

Abby Peck is a Development Officer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $105,338.

Gustavo Lascano

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$105,253
Base pay
$105,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,253

Gustavo Lascano works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Gustavo earned $105,253 in 2026.

Ulrike Heine

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$105,170
Base pay
$105,170
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,170

Ulrike Heine is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $105,170.

Christopher Fiocchi

Project Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$105,129
Base pay
$105,129
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,129

Christopher Fiocchi works as a Project Manager II for Clemson University. Christopher earned $105,129 in 2026.

Damayanthi Ranwala

Program Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$105,129
Base pay
$105,129
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,129

Damayanthi Ranwala holds the role of Program Manager I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,129.

Alison Mero

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$105,129
Base pay
$105,129
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,129

Alison Mero is a Director at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $105,129.

Yifan Zhang

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$105,060
Base pay
$105,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,060

At Clemson University, Yifan Zhang serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,060.

Lihua Lou

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$105,060
Base pay
$105,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,060

Lihua Lou is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $105,060.