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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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Kristine Boswell

Nurse Practitioner II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$117,730
Base pay
$117,730
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,730

Kristine Boswell holds the role of Nurse Practitioner II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,730.

Matthew Cutulle

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$117,724
Base pay
$117,724
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,724

Matthew Cutulle is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $117,724.

Amy Goodin

Risk Management & Compliance Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$117,723
Base pay
$117,723
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,723

At Clemson University, Amy Goodin serves as a Risk Management & Compliance Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,723.

Breanna Bernarducci

Pharmacist II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$117,723
Base pay
$117,723
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,723

Breanna Bernarducci is a Pharmacist II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $117,723.

Brian Tucker

Pharmacist II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$117,723
Base pay
$117,723
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,723

Brian Tucker holds the role of Pharmacist II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,723.

Thomas Rainwater

Scientist/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$117,680
Base pay
$117,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,680

Thomas Rainwater works as a Scientist for Clemson University. Thomas earned $117,680 in 2026.

Samuel Tyler

Veterinarian/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$117,680
Base pay
$117,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,680

At Clemson University, Samuel Tyler serves as a Veterinarian. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,680.

Mary Stewart

Veterinarian/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$117,680
Base pay
$117,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,680

Mary Stewart holds the role of Veterinarian at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,680.

Wonkeun Park

Scientist/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$117,680
Base pay
$117,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,680

Wonkeun Park is a Scientist at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $117,680.

Ashley Hendrix

Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$117,645
Base pay
$117,645
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,645

Ashley Hendrix holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,645.

Hong Choi

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$117,576
Base pay
$117,576
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,576

Hong Choi is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $117,576.

Karen Robbins

Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$117,484
Base pay
$117,484
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,484

Karen Robbins is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $117,484.

Melinda Harman

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$117,466
Base pay
$117,466
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,466

Melinda Harman is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $117,466.

Terry Hunter

Extension Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$117,420
Base pay
$117,420
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,420

Terry Hunter works as a Extension Associate for Clemson University. Terry earned $117,420 in 2026.

Keith Morris

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$117,387
Base pay
$117,387
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,387

Keith Morris holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,387.

Mary Boyles

Human Resources Director III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$117,300
Base pay
$117,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,300

Mary Boyles is a Human Resources Director III at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $117,300.

Darris Means

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$117,300
Base pay
$117,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,300

At Clemson University, Darris Means serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,300.

Xin Zhao

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$117,232
Base pay
$117,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,232

Xin Zhao works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Xin earned $117,232 in 2026.

William Martin

Administrative Manager III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$117,175
Base pay
$117,175
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,175

William Martin holds the role of Administrative Manager III at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,175.

Matthias Schmid

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$117,137
Base pay
$117,137
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,137

Matthias Schmid holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,137.

Barry Garst

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$116,885
Base pay
$116,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,885

Barry Garst is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $116,885.

Samantha Price

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$116,873
Base pay
$116,873
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,873

Samantha Price holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,873.

Shunyu Liu

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$116,788
Base pay
$116,788
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,788

At Clemson University, Shunyu Liu serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,788.

Cecilia Mccaskill

Senior Database Administrator/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$116,771
Base pay
$116,771
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,771

Cecilia Mccaskill works as a Senior Database Administrator for Clemson University. Cecilia earned $116,771 in 2026.