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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Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/Clemson University
Savannah Wigington works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III for Clemson University. Savannah earned $130,121 in 2026.
Audits Director/Clemson University
Megan Brooks works as a Audits Director for Clemson University. Megan earned $130,000 in 2026.
Director of Project Management/Clemson University
David Schleiff is a Director of Project Management at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $130,000.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Neil Calkin serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,739.
Director/Clemson University
Birmagidra Gainor holds the role of Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,714.
Professor/Clemson University
Nishanth Tharayil works as a Professor for Clemson University. Nishanth earned $129,714 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Peter Kiessler works as a Professor for Clemson University. Peter earned $129,686 in 2026.
Director/Clemson University
Erin Thomas holds the role of Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,676.
Professor/Clemson University
Robert Sinclair is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $129,455.
Scientist/Clemson University
Shannon Alford is a Scientist at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $129,448.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Vincent Richards is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $129,358.
Senior Lecturer/Clemson University
James Barnes is a Senior Lecturer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $129,345.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Jon Calhoun works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Jon earned $129,330 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Yanzhang Wei is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $129,266.
Professor/Clemson University
Christopher Post is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $129,173.
Associate Dean/Clemson University
Elias Tzoc Caniz works as a Associate Dean for Clemson University. Elias earned $128,998 in 2026.
Associate Dean/Clemson University
Ariel Turner holds the role of Associate Dean at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,998.
Professor/Clemson University
Amirreza Esmaeilpoursaee is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $128,963.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Kai Liu is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $128,908.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Carlos Toxtli Hernandez holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,908.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Emma Dixon is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $128,908.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Mert Pese serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,908.
Alumni Professor/Clemson University
Veronica Parker works as a Alumni Professor for Clemson University. Veronica earned $128,593 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Tzuen Rong Tzeng serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,484.
Professor/Clemson University
Daniel Harding holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,460.
Extension Director-Assistant/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Christopher Heintze serves as a Extension Director-Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,412.
Extension Director-Assistant/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Michael Mcmanus serves as a Extension Director-Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,412.
Extension Director-Assistant/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Karissa Ulmer serves as a Extension Director-Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,412.
Extension Director-Assistant/Clemson University
George Dickert holds the role of Extension Director-Assistant at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,412.
Veterinarian/Clemson University
Kathryn Macdonald works as a Veterinarian for Clemson University. Kathryn earned $128,412 in 2026.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Valerie Zimany serves as a Department Chair/Head. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,358.
Psychologist II/Clemson University
Logan Hartnell works as a Psychologist II for Clemson University. Logan earned $128,283 in 2026.
Program Manager III/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Charles Jones serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,163.
Professor/Clemson University
Corlis Outley is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $128,127.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Nicole Martinez serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,116.
Professor/Clemson University
Pierluigi Pisu holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,054.
Professor/Clemson University
Patrick Rosopa holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,940.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Chong Pak serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,939.
Professor/Clemson University
Christopher Pagano holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,930.
Professor/Clemson University
Qiushi Chen is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $127,928.