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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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Mary Kurz Edsall

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$125,074
Base pay
$125,074
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,074

Mary Kurz Edsall is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $125,074.

Kevin Layfield

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$125,073
Base pay
$125,073
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,073

Kevin Layfield is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $125,073.

Ken Noriega

Principal Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$125,000
Base pay
$125,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,000

At Clemson University, Ken Noriega serves as a Principal Lecturer. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,000.

Laura Ahrens

Higher Education Attorney/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$125,000
Base pay
$125,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,000

Laura Ahrens holds the role of Higher Education Attorney at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,000.

Dongwoo Yeom

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$125,000
Base pay
$125,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,000

Dongwoo Yeom holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,000.

Terri Bruce

Academic Program Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$124,994
Base pay
$124,994
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,994

Terri Bruce works as a Academic Program Director for Clemson University. Terri earned $124,994 in 2026.

David Willis

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$124,902
Base pay
$124,902
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,902

David Willis works as a Professor for Clemson University. David earned $124,902 in 2026.

Laxmikant Saraf

Research Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$124,803
Base pay
$124,803
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,803

Laxmikant Saraf is a Research Associate at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $124,803.

Danielle Herro

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$124,671
Base pay
$124,671
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,671

Danielle Herro holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,671.

Catherine Dibenedetto

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$124,600
Base pay
$124,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,600

At Clemson University, Catherine Dibenedetto serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,600.

Svetlana Poznanovikj

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$124,497
Base pay
$124,497
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,497

Svetlana Poznanovikj works as a Professor for Clemson University. Svetlana earned $124,497 in 2026.

Bing Li

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$124,480
Base pay
$124,480
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,480

Bing Li is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $124,480.

Mary Padua

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$124,364
Base pay
$124,364
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,364

Mary Padua holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,364.

David Neyens

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$124,159
Base pay
$124,159
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,159

David Neyens holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,159.

Hala Nassar

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$124,108
Base pay
$124,108
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,108

Hala Nassar holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,108.

Carl West

Senior IT Security Administrator/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$124,075
Base pay
$124,075
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,075

At Clemson University, Carl West serves as a Senior IT Security Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,075.

Jennifer Benton

Administrative Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$124,075
Base pay
$124,075
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,075

Jennifer Benton holds the role of Administrative Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,075.

Jody Nicholson Bell

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$124,060
Base pay
$124,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,060

At Clemson University, Jody Nicholson Bell serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,060.

Hugo Sanabria

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$123,969
Base pay
$123,969
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,969

Hugo Sanabria holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,969.

Pamela Stecker

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$123,485
Base pay
$123,485
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,485

Pamela Stecker works as a Professor for Clemson University. Pamela earned $123,485 in 2026.

Christopher Flathmann

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$123,420
Base pay
$123,420
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,420

Christopher Flathmann is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $123,420.

John Gaber

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$123,397
Base pay
$123,397
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,397

At Clemson University, John Gaber serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,397.

Rhett Smith

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$123,384
Base pay
$123,384
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,384

Rhett Smith holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,384.

Joshua Bostwick

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$123,349
Base pay
$123,349
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,349

Joshua Bostwick holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,349.

Leah Casabianca

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$123,248
Base pay
$123,248
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,248

At Clemson University, Leah Casabianca serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,248.

Mishko Mitkovski

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$123,238
Base pay
$123,238
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,238

Mishko Mitkovski holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,238.

Shannon Wilds

Human Resources Director III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$123,068
Base pay
$123,068
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,068

Shannon Wilds is a Human Resources Director III at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $123,068.

Elizabeth Cieniewicz

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$123,065
Base pay
$123,065
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,065

Elizabeth Cieniewicz works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Elizabeth earned $123,065 in 2026.

Sachin Rustgi

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$123,061
Base pay
$123,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,061

Sachin Rustgi holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,061.

Dilpuneet Aidhy

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$123,022
Base pay
$123,022
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,022

Dilpuneet Aidhy holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,022.

Andrew Bluvas

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$123,000
Base pay
$123,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,000

At Clemson University, Andrew Bluvas serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,000.

Bhupinder Farmaha

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$122,790
Base pay
$122,790
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,790

Bhupinder Farmaha works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Bhupinder earned $122,790 in 2026.

Nilesh Timilsina

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$122,777
Base pay
$122,777
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,777

Nilesh Timilsina is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $122,777.

Luiz Jacobsohn

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$122,666
Base pay
$122,666
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,666

At Clemson University, Luiz Jacobsohn serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,666.

Felice Manganiello

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$122,620
Base pay
$122,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,620

Felice Manganiello holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,620.

Carl Baum

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$122,576
Base pay
$122,576
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,576

Carl Baum is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $122,576.

Michael Caterino

Endowed Chair/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$122,547
Base pay
$122,547
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,547

Michael Caterino works as a Endowed Chair for Clemson University. Michael earned $122,547 in 2026.

Enrique Martinez Saez

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$122,539
Base pay
$122,539
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,539

Enrique Martinez Saez is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $122,539.

Michael Dale

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$122,451
Base pay
$122,451
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,451

At Clemson University, Michael Dale serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,451.

Alexey Vertegel

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$122,425
Base pay
$122,425
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,425

Alexey Vertegel is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $122,425.