South Carolina / Clemson University
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
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Program Manager III/Clemson University
Lori Kinley works as a Program Manager III for Clemson University. Lori earned $100,469 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Qingshan Chen holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,429.
Application Developer IV/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Christopher Jones serves as a Application Developer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,289.
Engineer/Associate Engineer IV/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Russell Hubbard serves as a Engineer/Associate Engineer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,238.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Matthew Turnbull serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,229.
Application Developer IV/Clemson University
Jeremy Grieshop works as a Application Developer IV for Clemson University. Jeremy earned $100,156 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Jasmine Townsend serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,148.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Min Cao serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,094.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Bhupinder Singh Jatana holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,089.