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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Associate Professor/Clemson University
Long Cheng is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $150,124.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Rachel Mayo serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,118.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Christopher Usher holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,000.
Assistant Vice President/Clemson University
Brittany Hood holds the role of Assistant Vice President at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $149,924.
Professor/Clemson University
Sarah Griffin is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $149,787.
Professor/Clemson University
Fei Peng holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $149,732.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Duncan Darby serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $149,369.
Professor/Clemson University
Lisa Bain holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $149,333.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Abolfazl Razi holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $149,240.
Professor/Clemson University
Dvora Perahia works as a Professor for Clemson University. Dvora earned $149,169 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Federico Iuricich works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Federico earned $148,766 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Thomas Britt Jr is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $148,758.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Paige Rodeghero holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $148,586.
Professor/Clemson University
Frank Feltus is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $147,936.
Athletics Administrator/Clemson University
Jonathan Allen is a Athletics Administrator at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $147,932.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Oliver Myers serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,894.
Program Manager III/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Joseph Byrne serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,838.
Academic Program Director/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Caitlin Moore serves as a Academic Program Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,838.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
Chad Sosolik works as a Department Chair/Head for Clemson University. Chad earned $147,645 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Geetha Thangiah works as a Professor for Clemson University. Geetha earned $147,500 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
John Desjardins works as a Professor for Clemson University. John earned $147,402 in 2026.
Alumni Professor/Clemson University
Richard Blob is a Alumni Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $147,359.
Professor/Clemson University
Dieter Hartmann holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,353.
Professor/Clemson University
Dan Simionescu works as a Professor for Clemson University. Dan earned $147,337 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Glenn Birrenkott Jr holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,987.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
Daniel Whitehead is a Department Chair/Head at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $146,978.
Professor/Clemson University
Kristine Vernon is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $146,533.
Professor/Clemson University
Bradley Meyer holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,476.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Paul Dawson serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,421.
Director/Clemson University
Latoya Maddox holds the role of Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,253.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Ardalan Vahidi serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,026.
Director/Clemson University
Lisa Marcus works as a Director for Clemson University. Lisa earned $146,013 in 2026.
Director/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Dionne Simmons serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,013.
Director/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Berinthia Allison serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,013.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Andrew Robb is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $145,900.
Professor/Clemson University
Christopher Mcmahan is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $145,868.
Professor/Clemson University
Calvin Sawyer works as a Professor for Clemson University. Calvin earned $145,656 in 2026.
Principal Lecturer/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Judson Jahn serves as a Principal Lecturer. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,461.
Professor/Clemson University
Haibo Liu works as a Professor for Clemson University. Haibo earned $145,232 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Jeffrey Peake serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,197.