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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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Tarana Khan

Associate Extension Specialist/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$116,726
Base pay
$116,726
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,726

Tarana Khan holds the role of Associate Extension Specialist at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,726.

Robert Polomski

Associate Extension Specialist/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$116,726
Base pay
$116,726
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,726

Robert Polomski is a Associate Extension Specialist at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $116,726.

Sandra Brown

IT Director I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$116,726
Base pay
$116,726
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,726

Sandra Brown works as a IT Director I for Clemson University. Sandra earned $116,726 in 2026.

Timothy Dickson

IT Director I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$116,726
Base pay
$116,726
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,726

Timothy Dickson holds the role of IT Director I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,726.

Kattie Blackmon

Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$116,688
Base pay
$116,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,688

At Clemson University, Kattie Blackmon serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,688.

Stefanie Cram

Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$116,688
Base pay
$116,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,688

Stefanie Cram holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,688.

Vivian Haley Zitlin

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$116,671
Base pay
$116,671
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,671

Vivian Haley Zitlin works as a Professor for Clemson University. Vivian earned $116,671 in 2026.

Hehe Wang

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$116,572
Base pay
$116,572
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,572

At Clemson University, Hehe Wang serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,572.

Garrett Pataky

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$116,567
Base pay
$116,567
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,567

Garrett Pataky holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,567.

Timothy Howard

Project Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$116,533
Base pay
$116,533
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,533

At Clemson University, Timothy Howard serves as a Project Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,533.

Gregory Ramshaw

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$116,505
Base pay
$116,505
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,505

Gregory Ramshaw works as a Professor for Clemson University. Gregory earned $116,505 in 2026.

Thomas O'Halloran

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$116,365
Base pay
$116,365
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,365

Thomas O'Halloran is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $116,365.

Kurt Rayburg

Engineer/Associate Engineer IV/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$116,198
Base pay
$116,198
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,198

Kurt Rayburg holds the role of Engineer/Associate Engineer IV at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,198.

Meredith Wilson

Assistant Academic Program Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$116,179
Base pay
$116,179
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,179

Meredith Wilson is a Assistant Academic Program Director at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $116,179.

Lance Beecher

Associate Extension Specialist/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$116,092
Base pay
$116,092
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,092

Lance Beecher is a Associate Extension Specialist at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $116,092.

Kimberly Baker

Associate Extension Specialist/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$116,092
Base pay
$116,092
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,092

Kimberly Baker works as a Associate Extension Specialist for Clemson University. Kimberly earned $116,092 in 2026.

Robyn Curtis

Academic Program Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$116,080
Base pay
$116,080
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,080

Robyn Curtis works as a Academic Program Director for Clemson University. Robyn earned $116,080 in 2026.

Mark Roberts

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$116,039
Base pay
$116,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,039

Mark Roberts works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Mark earned $116,039 in 2026.

Saeed Farahani

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$116,025
Base pay
$116,025
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,025

Saeed Farahani is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $116,025.

Shamiul Alam

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$116,000
Base pay
$116,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,000

At Clemson University, Shamiul Alam serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,000.

Luyang Zhao

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$116,000
Base pay
$116,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,000

Luyang Zhao holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,000.

Puskar Khanal

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$115,971
Base pay
$115,971
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,971

Puskar Khanal works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Puskar earned $115,971 in 2026.

Ezra Cates

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$115,961
Base pay
$115,961
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,961

Ezra Cates holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,961.

Deborah Cadorette

Principal Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$115,904
Base pay
$115,904
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,904

Deborah Cadorette is a Principal Lecturer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $115,904.

Xiaobo Hu

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$115,797
Base pay
$115,797
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,797

Xiaobo Hu is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $115,797.

Kailash Kumar Jain Munoth

Project Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$115,778
Base pay
$115,778
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,778

Kailash Kumar Jain Munoth holds the role of Project Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,778.

Terasa Lott

Extension Director-Assistant/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$115,767
Base pay
$115,767
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,767

At Clemson University, Terasa Lott serves as a Extension Director-Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,767.

Marie Bolt

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$115,767
Base pay
$115,767
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,767

At Clemson University, Marie Bolt serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,767.

Robert Brookover Iv

Principal Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$115,766
Base pay
$115,766
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,766

Robert Brookover Iv is a Principal Lecturer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $115,766.

Richard Boyles

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$115,681
Base pay
$115,681
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,681

Richard Boyles is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $115,681.

Angela Alexander

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$115,671
Base pay
$115,671
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,671

At Clemson University, Angela Alexander serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,671.

Renee Cottle

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$115,608
Base pay
$115,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,608

Renee Cottle works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Renee earned $115,608 in 2026.

Ali Koc

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$115,500
Base pay
$115,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,500

At Clemson University, Ali Koc serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,500.

Skye Arthur Banning

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$115,468
Base pay
$115,468
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,468

Skye Arthur Banning is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $115,468.

Rodrigo Martinez Duarte

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$115,418
Base pay
$115,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,418

Rodrigo Martinez Duarte is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $115,418.

David White

Research Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$115,353
Base pay
$115,353
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,353

David White works as a Research Assistant Professor for Clemson University. David earned $115,353 in 2026.

Otto Kohler

IT Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$115,273
Base pay
$115,273
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,273

Otto Kohler is a IT Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $115,273.

Linda Dzuris

Department Chair/Head/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$115,260
Base pay
$115,260
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,260

At Clemson University, Linda Dzuris serves as a Department Chair/Head. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,260.

Thao Tran

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$115,253
Base pay
$115,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,253

Thao Tran is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $115,253.

Ravikiran Singapogu

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$115,117
Base pay
$115,117
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,117

Ravikiran Singapogu works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Ravikiran earned $115,117 in 2026.