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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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Arthur Alvarez

Project Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,720
Base pay
$87,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,720

Arthur Alvarez holds the role of Project Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,720.

Matthew Holbrooks

Facilities Maintenance Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,689
Base pay
$87,689
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,689

Matthew Holbrooks is a Facilities Maintenance Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,689.

Robert Smith

Facilities Maintenance Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,689
Base pay
$87,689
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,689

Robert Smith is a Facilities Maintenance Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,689.

Jonathan Tarver

Program Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,608
Base pay
$87,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,608

Jonathan Tarver is a Program Manager I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,608.

Katharine Ashmore

Development Officer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,608
Base pay
$87,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,608

Katharine Ashmore is a Development Officer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,608.

Mindy Sandifer

Extension Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,608
Base pay
$87,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,608

Mindy Sandifer is a Extension Associate at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,608.

Matthew Burt

Application Developer III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,608
Base pay
$87,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,608

Matthew Burt is a Application Developer III at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,608.

Matthew Carter

Application Developer IV/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,608
Base pay
$87,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,608

Matthew Carter holds the role of Application Developer IV at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,608.

Brian Witrick

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,608
Base pay
$87,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,608

Brian Witrick is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,608.

Kimberly Hill

Research Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,608
Base pay
$87,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,608

Kimberly Hill works as a Research Associate for Clemson University. Kimberly earned $87,608 in 2026.

Gregory Hunter

Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,608
Base pay
$87,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,608

Gregory Hunter works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II for Clemson University. Gregory earned $87,608 in 2026.

Qiping Fan

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,608
Base pay
$87,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,608

At Clemson University, Qiping Fan serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,608.

Eric Lapin

Principal Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,546
Base pay
$87,546
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,546

Eric Lapin holds the role of Principal Lecturer at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,546.

Melinda Fischer

Grants Administrator II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,500
Base pay
$87,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,500

Melinda Fischer is a Grants Administrator II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,500.

Lyndsey Deaton

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,465
Base pay
$87,465
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,465

Lyndsey Deaton is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,465.

Janet Evatt

Program Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,408
Base pay
$87,408
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,408

Janet Evatt works as a Program Manager I for Clemson University. Janet earned $87,408 in 2026.

William Tumblin

Principal Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,382
Base pay
$87,382
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,382

William Tumblin holds the role of Principal Lecturer at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,382.

Amanda Bridges

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,276
Base pay
$87,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,276

At Clemson University, Amanda Bridges serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,276.

Rachel Wagner

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,252
Base pay
$87,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,252

Rachel Wagner is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,252.

Melissa Sternhagen

Principal Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,087
Base pay
$87,087
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,087

Melissa Sternhagen holds the role of Principal Lecturer at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,087.

Cynthia Sauer

Program Coordinator II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,000
Base pay
$87,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,000

Cynthia Sauer is a Program Coordinator II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,000.

Kevin Bell

Athletics Administrator/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,000
Base pay
$87,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,000

Kevin Bell works as a Athletics Administrator for Clemson University. Kevin earned $87,000 in 2026.

Shawn Haney

Public Information Director II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,000
Base pay
$87,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,000

Shawn Haney is a Public Information Director II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,000.

John Kozlowski

Project Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$86,861
Base pay
$86,861
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,861

John Kozlowski holds the role of Project Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,861.

Kathryn Koning

Athletics Administrator/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$86,852
Base pay
$86,852
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,852

Kathryn Koning works as a Athletics Administrator for Clemson University. Kathryn earned $86,852 in 2026.

David Standridge

Systems Engineer I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$86,851
Base pay
$86,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,851

David Standridge works as a Systems Engineer I for Clemson University. David earned $86,851 in 2026.

Karen Thompson

Student Services Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$86,836
Base pay
$86,836
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,836

Karen Thompson holds the role of Student Services Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,836.

Rebecca Harkless

Program Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$86,779
Base pay
$86,779
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,779

Rebecca Harkless works as a Program Manager I for Clemson University. Rebecca earned $86,779 in 2026.

Russell Hardee

Program Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$86,736
Base pay
$86,736
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,736

Russell Hardee works as a Program Manager II for Clemson University. Russell earned $86,736 in 2026.

Ralph Mcdonald

Facilities Maintenance Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$86,728
Base pay
$86,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,728

Ralph Mcdonald holds the role of Facilities Maintenance Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,728.

Matthew Glenn

Athletics Administrator/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$86,711
Base pay
$86,711
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,711

At Clemson University, Matthew Glenn serves as a Athletics Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,711.

Michelle Wood

Application Developer III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$86,711
Base pay
$86,711
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,711

Michelle Wood holds the role of Application Developer III at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,711.

Gary Wiser

Student Services Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$86,700
Base pay
$86,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,700

At Clemson University, Gary Wiser serves as a Student Services Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,700.

Renee Watson

Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$86,700
Base pay
$86,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,700

Renee Watson holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,700.

Fernando Oreja

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$86,700
Base pay
$86,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,700

At Clemson University, Fernando Oreja serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,700.

Kelly Riddle

Assistant Librarian/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$86,700
Base pay
$86,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,700

At Clemson University, Kelly Riddle serves as a Assistant Librarian. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,700.

Elizabeth Jemison

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$86,700
Base pay
$86,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,700

Elizabeth Jemison works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Elizabeth earned $86,700 in 2026.

Jessica Martin

Academic Program Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$86,700
Base pay
$86,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,700

Jessica Martin works as a Academic Program Director for Clemson University. Jessica earned $86,700 in 2026.

Wendy Baldwin

Project Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$86,700
Base pay
$86,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,700

Wendy Baldwin holds the role of Project Manager I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,700.

Stephen Fitzmaurice

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$86,700
Base pay
$86,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,700

Stephen Fitzmaurice works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Stephen earned $86,700 in 2026.