2026 total comp
$145,000
Payroll for Michael Jones (Professor, Clemson University) may cover more than one person; together they account for $145,000 in 2026.
South Carolina / Clemson University
Agency file
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
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
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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Similar departments
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.
- Coastal Carolina University South Carolina87% match
- Clayton State University Georgia49% match
Record list
Employees
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Danielle Howard
Clinical Assistant Professor/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$145,000
- Base pay
- $145,000
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $145,000
Danielle Howard holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $145,000.
William Baldwin
Professor/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$144,963
- Base pay
- $144,963
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $144,963
William Baldwin works as a Professor for Clemson University. William earned $144,963 in 2026.
Ksenija Gasic
Professor/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$144,679
- Base pay
- $144,679
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $144,679
Ksenija Gasic works as a Professor for Clemson University. Ksenija earned $144,679 in 2026.
David Blakesley
Endowed Chair/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$144,480
- Base pay
- $144,480
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $144,480
David Blakesley holds the role of Endowed Chair at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,480.
Kathryn Kisska Schulze
Associate Professor/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$143,994
- Base pay
- $143,994
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $143,994
Kathryn Kisska Schulze holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,994.
Bethany Grogan
Director/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$143,927
- Base pay
- $143,927
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $143,927
Bethany Grogan works as a Director for Clemson University. Bethany earned $143,927 in 2026.
Adam Kantrovich
Extension Specialist/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$143,909
- Base pay
- $143,909
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $143,909
Adam Kantrovich holds the role of Extension Specialist at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,909.
Michael Lemahieu
Associate Dean/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$143,881
- Base pay
- $143,881
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $143,881
Michael Lemahieu is a Associate Dean at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $143,881.
Jeffrey Adelberg
Professor/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$143,860
- Base pay
- $143,860
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $143,860
At Clemson University, Jeffrey Adelberg serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,860.
John Lewis
IT Director II/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$143,814
- Base pay
- $143,814
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $143,814
John Lewis is a IT Director II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $143,814.
Kay Cooksey
Endowed Chair/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$143,587
- Base pay
- $143,587
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $143,587
Kay Cooksey works as a Endowed Chair for Clemson University. Kay earned $143,587 in 2026.
Russell Barrett
Professor/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$143,381
- Base pay
- $143,381
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $143,381
At Clemson University, Russell Barrett serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,381.
Larry King
IT Director I/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$143,310
- Base pay
- $143,310
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $143,310
Larry King is a IT Director I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $143,310.
Dina Battisto
Professor/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$143,280
- Base pay
- $143,280
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $143,280
Dina Battisto holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,280.
Julie Helm
Veterinarian/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$143,186
- Base pay
- $143,186
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $143,186
Julie Helm is a Veterinarian at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $143,186.
Guillermo Mario Rimoldi
Veterinarian/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$143,186
- Base pay
- $143,186
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $143,186
Guillermo Mario Rimoldi works as a Veterinarian for Clemson University. Guillermo earned $143,186 in 2026.
Patrick Eastman
Veterinarian/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$143,186
- Base pay
- $143,186
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $143,186
Patrick Eastman works as a Veterinarian for Clemson University. Patrick earned $143,186 in 2026.
Jiro Nagatomi
Professor/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$143,102
- Base pay
- $143,102
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $143,102
At Clemson University, Jiro Nagatomi serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,102.
Yi Guo
Professor/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$143,000
- Base pay
- $143,000
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $143,000
Yi Guo holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,000.
Robert Essaf
Director/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$142,884
- Base pay
- $142,884
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $142,884
Robert Essaf holds the role of Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,884.
Amy Vogelgesang
Development Officer/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$142,800
- Base pay
- $142,800
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $142,800
Amy Vogelgesang holds the role of Development Officer at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,800.
Susan Chen
Associate Professor/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$142,800
- Base pay
- $142,800
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $142,800
Susan Chen is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $142,800.
Jonathan Leganza
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$142,768
- Base pay
- $142,768
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $142,768
At Clemson University, Jonathan Leganza serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,768.
Jason Eichelberger
Administrative Manager III/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$142,686
- Base pay
- $142,686
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $142,686
Jason Eichelberger holds the role of Administrative Manager III at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,686.
Lakshmi Tulasi Sunkara
Veterinarian/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$142,686
- Base pay
- $142,686
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $142,686
Lakshmi Tulasi Sunkara works as a Veterinarian for Clemson University. Lakshmi earned $142,686 in 2026.
Joy Patton
Human Resources Director III/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$142,562
- Base pay
- $142,562
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $142,562
Joy Patton works as a Human Resources Director III for Clemson University. Joy earned $142,562 in 2026.
Frank Monteleone
IT Director II/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$142,363
- Base pay
- $142,363
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $142,363
Frank Monteleone is a IT Director II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $142,363.
Susan Cole
Grants Administrator IV/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$142,363
- Base pay
- $142,363
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $142,363
Susan Cole is a Grants Administrator IV at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $142,363.
Cheng Sun
Associate Professor/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$142,271
- Base pay
- $142,271
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $142,271
At Clemson University, Cheng Sun serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,271.
David Karig
Professor/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$142,108
- Base pay
- $142,108
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $142,108
David Karig holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,108.
Shamella Cromartie
Associate Dean/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$141,898
- Base pay
- $141,898
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $141,898
At Clemson University, Shamella Cromartie serves as a Associate Dean. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,898.
Benjamin Lawler
Professor/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$141,895
- Base pay
- $141,895
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $141,895
Benjamin Lawler works as a Professor for Clemson University. Benjamin earned $141,895 in 2026.
Prasada Rangaraju
Professor/Clemson University
2026 total comp
$141,894
- Base pay
- $141,894
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $141,894
Prasada Rangaraju is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $141,894.