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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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Nancy Griffis

IT Director I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$136,887
Base pay
$136,887
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,887

Nancy Griffis works as a IT Director I for Clemson University. Nancy earned $136,887 in 2026.

Jeffrey Bate

IT Director I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$136,887
Base pay
$136,887
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,887

Jeffrey Bate is a IT Director I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $136,887.

Janice Powell

Program Manager III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$136,887
Base pay
$136,887
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,887

Janice Powell works as a Program Manager III for Clemson University. Janice earned $136,887 in 2026.

James Baxter

IT Director I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$136,887
Base pay
$136,887
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,887

James Baxter works as a IT Director I for Clemson University. James earned $136,887 in 2026.

Kimberly Thrower

IT Director I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$136,887
Base pay
$136,887
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,887

Kimberly Thrower holds the role of IT Director I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,887.

Harlan Russell

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$136,701
Base pay
$136,701
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,701

Harlan Russell holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,701.

Susanna Ashton

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$136,600
Base pay
$136,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,600

At Clemson University, Susanna Ashton serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,600.

James Burns

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$136,578
Base pay
$136,578
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,578

James Burns holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,578.

Phanindra Tallapragada

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$136,157
Base pay
$136,157
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,157

Phanindra Tallapragada is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $136,157.

Mark Schlautman

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$136,140
Base pay
$136,140
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,140

Mark Schlautman works as a Professor for Clemson University. Mark earned $136,140 in 2026.

Ronald Lamie

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$136,057
Base pay
$136,057
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,057

At Clemson University, Ronald Lamie serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,057.

Brandon Ross

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$136,030
Base pay
$136,030
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,030

Brandon Ross works as a Professor for Clemson University. Brandon earned $136,030 in 2026.

Dustin Foxworth

Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$136,015
Base pay
$136,015
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,015

Dustin Foxworth works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III for Clemson University. Dustin earned $136,015 in 2026.

Domnita Marinescu

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$136,006
Base pay
$136,006
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,006

Domnita Marinescu works as a Professor for Clemson University. Domnita earned $136,006 in 2026.

Agneta Simionescu

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$135,974
Base pay
$135,974
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,974

Agneta Simionescu works as a Professor for Clemson University. Agneta earned $135,974 in 2026.

Francis Reay Jones

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$135,947
Base pay
$135,947
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,947

At Clemson University, Francis Reay Jones serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,947.

Tony Putnam

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$135,795
Base pay
$135,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,795

Tony Putnam holds the role of Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,795.

Gaofeng Wang

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$135,779
Base pay
$135,779
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,779

Gaofeng Wang holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,779.

Joseph Kider Jr

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$135,762
Base pay
$135,762
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,762

Joseph Kider Jr is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $135,762.

Thomas Fallaw

Program Manager III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$135,616
Base pay
$135,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,616

Thomas Fallaw works as a Program Manager III for Clemson University. Thomas earned $135,616 in 2026.

Susan Whorton

Academic Program Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$135,584
Base pay
$135,584
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,584

Susan Whorton works as a Academic Program Director for Clemson University. Susan earned $135,584 in 2026.

Ronda Mcwhorter

Pharmacist II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$135,381
Base pay
$135,381
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,381

Ronda Mcwhorter is a Pharmacist II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $135,381.

Calvin Williams

Associate Dean/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$135,360
Base pay
$135,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,360

Calvin Williams holds the role of Associate Dean at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,360.

Brittney Mccall

Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$135,354
Base pay
$135,354
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,354

Brittney Mccall holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,354.

Kristin Foster

Grants Administrator IV/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$135,354
Base pay
$135,354
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,354

Kristin Foster works as a Grants Administrator IV for Clemson University. Kristin earned $135,354 in 2026.

Diana Thrasher

Grants Administrator IV/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$135,354
Base pay
$135,354
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,354

At Clemson University, Diana Thrasher serves as a Grants Administrator IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,354.

Kelley Gonzales

IT Director I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$135,125
Base pay
$135,125
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,125

Kelley Gonzales holds the role of IT Director I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,125.

Linke Guo

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$135,013
Base pay
$135,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,013

Linke Guo works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Linke earned $135,013 in 2026.

David Coyle

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$135,000
Base pay
$135,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,000

David Coyle works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. David earned $135,000 in 2026.

Cortney Curtis

Clinical Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$135,000
Base pay
$135,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,000

Cortney Curtis is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $135,000.

John Davis

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$134,903
Base pay
$134,903
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,903

At Clemson University, John Davis serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,903.

Jeffrey Anker

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$134,900
Base pay
$134,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,900

Jeffrey Anker is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $134,900.

Ricky Motes

IT Director I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$134,854
Base pay
$134,854
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,854

Ricky Motes holds the role of IT Director I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,854.

Nathaniel Smith

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$134,807
Base pay
$134,807
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,807

Nathaniel Smith is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $134,807.

Kevin Stone

Senior Systems Architect/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$134,807
Base pay
$134,807
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,807

Kevin Stone is a Senior Systems Architect at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $134,807.

Dara Park

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784

Dara Park holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784.

James Faust

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$134,776
Base pay
$134,776
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,776

James Faust holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,776.

Kalyan Piratla

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$134,643
Base pay
$134,643
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,643

Kalyan Piratla holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,643.

Eric Davis

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$134,590
Base pay
$134,590
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,590

Eric Davis is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $134,590.

Tony Cawthon

Alumni Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$134,557
Base pay
$134,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,557

Tony Cawthon works as a Alumni Professor for Clemson University. Tony earned $134,557 in 2026.