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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Record list
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Athletics Administrator/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Nicholas Yarid serves as a Athletics Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,795.
Procurement Director/Clemson University
Rodney Stanford works as a Procurement Director for Clemson University. Rodney earned $112,795 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Pelin Guven Geredeli works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Pelin earned $112,761 in 2026.
Director of Information Services/Clemson University
Porscha Street Elton holds the role of Director of Information Services at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,560.
Director/Clemson University
Kathryn Smithson holds the role of Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,500.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
Lisa Meloncon works as a Department Chair/Head for Clemson University. Lisa earned $112,455 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Kristin Frady holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,331.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Jennifer Mason is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $112,329.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Vincent Blouin is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $112,306.
Development Officer/Clemson University
Clair Freels is a Development Officer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $112,200.
Professor/Clemson University
Agnieszka Skrodzka works as a Professor for Clemson University. Agnieszka earned $112,045 in 2026.
Director/Clemson University
Jacob Chambers holds the role of Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,000.
Professor/Clemson University
Eric Morris holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,951.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Behnaz Papari serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,887.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Kara Powder holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,793.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Shyam Ranganathan works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Shyam earned $111,533 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Lindsay Shuller Nickles holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,440.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Hannah Wilson serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,430.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Ann Foley holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,311.
Professor/Clemson University
Sandra Linder works as a Professor for Clemson University. Sandra earned $111,289 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Matthew Macauley works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Matthew earned $111,262 in 2026.
Librarian/Clemson University
Suzanne Schilf holds the role of Librarian at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,255.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Yuyuan Ouyang holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,225.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Noelle Paufler is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $111,220.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Yanying Lu holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,180.
Program Manager II/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Stewart Summers serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,085.
Professor/Clemson University
Mark Spede works as a Professor for Clemson University. Mark earned $110,978 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Dingrui Li works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Dingrui earned $110,805 in 2026.
IT Director I/Clemson University
Christopher Braswell holds the role of IT Director I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,800.
IT Director I/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Edward Card serves as a IT Director I. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,800.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Seyedehzahra Samadi serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,691.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Chundun Khedun serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,691.
Professor/Clemson University
Darren Linvill holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,652.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
David Feliciano is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $110,579.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Dhaval Gajjar is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $110,372.
Development Officer/Clemson University
Liza Grant holds the role of Development Officer at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,342.
Professor/Clemson University
Charles Weiss holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,302.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Michael Childress works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Michael earned $110,288 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Emily Tucker serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,263.
Senior Systems Engineer/Clemson University
Brian Miller works as a Senior Systems Engineer for Clemson University. Brian earned $110,160 in 2026.