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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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Tenneil James

IT Director I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$127,913
Base pay
$127,913
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,913

Tenneil James is a IT Director I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $127,913.

Scott Templeton

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$127,753
Base pay
$127,753
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,753

Scott Templeton works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Scott earned $127,753 in 2026.

Amin Khademi

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$127,574
Base pay
$127,574
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,574

Amin Khademi works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Amin earned $127,574 in 2026.

Dilrukshi Thavarajah

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$127,552
Base pay
$127,552
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,552

Dilrukshi Thavarajah works as a Professor for Clemson University. Dilrukshi earned $127,552 in 2026.

Troy Nunamaker

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$127,500
Base pay
$127,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,500

Troy Nunamaker holds the role of Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,500.

Anthony Harvey

Program Manager III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$127,500
Base pay
$127,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,500

Anthony Harvey holds the role of Program Manager III at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,500.

Celena Stoner

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$127,500
Base pay
$127,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,500

Celena Stoner is a Director at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $127,500.

Carl Ehrett

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$127,500
Base pay
$127,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,500

Carl Ehrett is a Director at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $127,500.

Brandon Stevens

Application Developer IV/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$127,500
Base pay
$127,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,500

At Clemson University, Brandon Stevens serves as a Application Developer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,500.

Melissa Hoffman

Administrative Manager III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$127,500
Base pay
$127,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,500

Melissa Hoffman works as a Administrative Manager III for Clemson University. Melissa earned $127,500 in 2026.

Puneet Dwivedi

Endowed Chair/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$127,500
Base pay
$127,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,500

Puneet Dwivedi holds the role of Endowed Chair at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,500.

Wayne Sarasua

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$127,343
Base pay
$127,343
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,343

Wayne Sarasua is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $127,343.

Richard Bagby

Athletics Administrator/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$127,176
Base pay
$127,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,176

Richard Bagby works as a Athletics Administrator for Clemson University. Richard earned $127,176 in 2026.

Michael Belanger

IT Director I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$127,155
Base pay
$127,155
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,155

At Clemson University, Michael Belanger serves as a IT Director I. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,155.

Jinkyung Park

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$127,092
Base pay
$127,092
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,092

Jinkyung Park is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $127,092.

Xiaoqian Sun

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$126,885
Base pay
$126,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,885

At Clemson University, Xiaoqian Sun serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,885.

Kendall Kirk

Associate Extension Specialist/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$126,631
Base pay
$126,631
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,631

Kendall Kirk holds the role of Associate Extension Specialist at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,631.

David Fleming

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$126,527
Base pay
$126,527
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,527

David Fleming is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $126,527.

Richard Groff

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$126,496
Base pay
$126,496
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,496

At Clemson University, Richard Groff serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,496.

Sandra Blankenship

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$126,484
Base pay
$126,484
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,484

Sandra Blankenship holds the role of Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,484.

Tharon Howard

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$126,480
Base pay
$126,480
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,480

Tharon Howard works as a Professor for Clemson University. Tharon earned $126,480 in 2026.

Amit Bein

Associate Dean/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$126,480
Base pay
$126,480
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,480

Amit Bein holds the role of Associate Dean at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,480.

Hans Klar

Department Chair/Head/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$126,383
Base pay
$126,383
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,383

Hans Klar works as a Department Chair/Head for Clemson University. Hans earned $126,383 in 2026.

Elena Mikhailova

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$126,267
Base pay
$126,267
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,267

Elena Mikhailova is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $126,267.

Sumanta Tewari

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$126,227
Base pay
$126,227
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,227

Sumanta Tewari works as a Professor for Clemson University. Sumanta earned $126,227 in 2026.

Debabrata Sahoo

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$126,025
Base pay
$126,025
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,025

At Clemson University, Debabrata Sahoo serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,025.

Jeffrey Kallin

Athletics Administrator/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$125,936
Base pay
$125,936
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,936

Jeffrey Kallin holds the role of Athletics Administrator at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,936.

Yi Liu

Senior Systems Architect/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$125,936
Base pay
$125,936
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,936

Yi Liu holds the role of Senior Systems Architect at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,936.

Peter Knudsen

Director of Project Management/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$125,936
Base pay
$125,936
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,936

Peter Knudsen holds the role of Director of Project Management at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,936.

Julie Cole

Grants Administrator III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$125,936
Base pay
$125,936
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,936

Julie Cole works as a Grants Administrator III for Clemson University. Julie earned $125,936 in 2026.

Gregory Batt

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$125,912
Base pay
$125,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,912

Gregory Batt works as a Professor for Clemson University. Gregory earned $125,912 in 2026.

Daniel Wueste

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$125,857
Base pay
$125,857
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,857

Daniel Wueste works as a Professor for Clemson University. Daniel earned $125,857 in 2026.

Cynthia Pury

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$125,621
Base pay
$125,621
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,621

Cynthia Pury holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,621.

Scott Pratt

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$125,555
Base pay
$125,555
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,555

At Clemson University, Scott Pratt serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,555.

Marissa Porter

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$125,530
Base pay
$125,530
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,530

At Clemson University, Marissa Porter serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,530.

Rupert Hurley

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$125,526
Base pay
$125,526
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,526

At Clemson University, Rupert Hurley serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,526.

Yongqiang Wang

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$125,499
Base pay
$125,499
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,499

At Clemson University, Yongqiang Wang serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,499.

Sourav Saha

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$125,428
Base pay
$125,428
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,428

Sourav Saha works as a Professor for Clemson University. Sourav earned $125,428 in 2026.

Carl Clark

IT Director I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$125,415
Base pay
$125,415
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,415

Carl Clark is a IT Director I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $125,415.

Marlo Raymark

Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$125,399
Base pay
$125,399
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,399

Marlo Raymark is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $125,399.