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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Engineer/Associate Engineer IV/Clemson University
Richard Owens holds the role of Engineer/Associate Engineer IV at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,083.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Dustin Albright serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,073.
Application Developer IV/Clemson University
Jeffrey Bertrand is a Application Developer IV at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $93,070.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Jonathan Field serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,001.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Meihua Qian serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,935.
Physical Therapist II/Clemson University
Ryan Ross holds the role of Physical Therapist II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,900.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Zeynep Taydas holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,861.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Cameron Bushnell serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,820.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Amanda Rumsey serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,734.
Principal Lecturer/Clemson University
Lisa Miller works as a Principal Lecturer for Clemson University. Lisa earned $92,708 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Michelle Smith works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Michelle earned $92,650 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Justin Talbot holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,596.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Paul Russell works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Paul earned $92,570 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Kylie Rock works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Kylie earned $92,565 in 2026.
Public Information Director II/Clemson University
Scott Miller works as a Public Information Director II for Clemson University. Scott earned $92,492 in 2026.
Senior Lecturer/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Patricia Guerra Marcondes serves as a Senior Lecturer. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,482.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Clemson University
Jonathan Brown is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $92,380.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Janet Brock serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,380.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Clemson University
Jon Wright works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Clemson University. Jon earned $92,380 in 2026.
Facilities Maintenance Manager II/Clemson University
Benjamin Quarles works as a Facilities Maintenance Manager II for Clemson University. Benjamin earned $92,323 in 2026.
Fire Safety Officer IV/Clemson University
Robert Goudie is a Fire Safety Officer IV at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $92,305.
Planning and Research Director II/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Janet Lee serves as a Planning and Research Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,300.
IT Services Specialist II/Clemson University
Christopher Myers is a IT Services Specialist II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $92,300.
System Architect/Clemson University
Dexter Stowers holds the role of System Architect at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,300.
IT Manager II/Clemson University
James Whisenhunt holds the role of IT Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,300.
IT Manager II/Clemson University
Michael Slater is a IT Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $92,300.
System Architect/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Nicholas Rengier serves as a System Architect. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,300.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Jeffrey Fung holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,280.
Information Systems / Business Analyst I/Clemson University
Barry Brock is a Information Systems / Business Analyst I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $92,278.
Academic Program Director/Clemson University
Margaret Camp holds the role of Academic Program Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,060.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, David Coombs serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,004.
Student Services Manager III/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Letrishia Robinson serves as a Student Services Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,000.
Operations Manager III/Clemson University
Sarah Edison works as a Operations Manager III for Clemson University. Sarah earned $91,988 in 2026.
Director of Information Services/Clemson University
Amber Padgett holds the role of Director of Information Services at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,988.
Assistant Academic Program Director/Clemson University
Lee Petitgout holds the role of Assistant Academic Program Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,988.
Program Manager II/Clemson University
Kristina Sanderson is a Program Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $91,988.
Information Systems / Business Analyst I/Clemson University
Jeffrey Elrod holds the role of Information Systems / Business Analyst I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,955.
Database Administrator II/Clemson University
J Saylors works as a Database Administrator II for Clemson University. J earned $91,918 in 2026.
Project Manager I/Clemson University
At Clemson University, James Cope serves as a Project Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,839.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Allison Traylor works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Allison earned $91,836 in 2026.