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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System Architect/Clemson University
Jordan Harmon works as a System Architect for Clemson University. Jordan earned $125,379 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Sruthi Kutty holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,292.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Siyu Huang is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $125,205.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Matias Volonte holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,205.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Rongzhong Ye works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Rongzhong earned $125,203 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Tong Ye holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,157.
Senior Information Systems / Business An/Clemson University
Melissa Welborn holds the role of Senior Information Systems / Business An at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,154.
Director/Clemson University
David Watson is a Director at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $125,154.
Project Manager II/Clemson University
Jennifer Wood is a Project Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $125,154.
Physician/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Thomas Malone serves as a Physician. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,154.
Senior Network Engineer/Clemson University
Colton Keasler is a Senior Network Engineer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $125,154.
Senior Systems Engineer/Clemson University
Brett Laberdia holds the role of Senior Systems Engineer at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,154.
Senior IT Security Administrator/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Jeffrey Whitson serves as a Senior IT Security Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,154.
Development Officer/Clemson University
Paul Kent works as a Development Officer for Clemson University. Paul earned $125,154 in 2026.
Academic Program Director/Clemson University
Thomas Kealy holds the role of Academic Program Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,154.
Development Officer/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Brian Shanahan serves as a Development Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,154.
System Architect/Clemson University
Tony Koontz works as a System Architect for Clemson University. Tony earned $125,154 in 2026.
Senior IT Security Administrator/Clemson University
Kevin Allmond holds the role of Senior IT Security Administrator at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,154.