South Carolina / Clemson University

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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

$50,000$250,308+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

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

Student Services Program Coordinator II

108 · $52,669

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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Record list

Employees

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Jason Bruder

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$154,400

Base pay: $154,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,400

At Clemson University, Jason Bruder serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,400.

William Whiteside

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$154,174

Base pay: $154,174
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,174

William Whiteside holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,174.

Guido Schnabel

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$154,118

Base pay: $154,118
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,118

Guido Schnabel holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,118.

Nathaniel Jackson

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$154,100

Base pay: $154,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,100

Nathaniel Jackson is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $154,100.

Hong Luo

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$153,846

Base pay: $153,846
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,846

Hong Luo holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,846.

Philip Brown

Endowed Chair/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$153,239

Base pay: $153,239
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,239

Philip Brown works as a Endowed Chair for Clemson University. Philip earned $153,239 in 2026.

Kerry Smith

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$153,132

Base pay: $153,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,132

Kerry Smith works as a Professor for Clemson University. Kerry earned $153,132 in 2026.

Xiuping Jiang

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$153,020

Base pay: $153,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,020

Xiuping Jiang is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $153,020.

Amie Jakubiak

Physician/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$153,000

Base pay: $153,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,000

Amie Jakubiak holds the role of Physician at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,000.

Dustin Atkins

IT Director II/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$153,000

Base pay: $153,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,000

At Clemson University, Dustin Atkins serves as a IT Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $153,000.

Steven Bryant

IT Director II/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$153,000

Base pay: $153,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,000

Steven Bryant is a IT Director II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $153,000.

Lisa Taylor

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$153,000

Base pay: $153,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,000

Lisa Taylor holds the role of Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,000.

Zijun Wang

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$152,661

Base pay: $152,661
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,661

At Clemson University, Zijun Wang serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,661.

John Goerke

IT Director II/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$152,600

Base pay: $152,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,600

John Goerke holds the role of IT Director II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,600.

Beshah Ayalew

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$152,403

Base pay: $152,403
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,403

At Clemson University, Beshah Ayalew serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,403.

Abraham Reed

Athletics Administrator/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$152,273

Base pay: $152,273
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,273

Abraham Reed holds the role of Athletics Administrator at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,273.

Katherine Dobrenen

Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$152,271

Base pay: $152,271
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,271

Katherine Dobrenen is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $152,271.

Yunyi Jia

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$152,046

Base pay: $152,046
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,046

At Clemson University, Yunyi Jia serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,046.

Gang Li

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$152,036

Base pay: $152,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,036

Gang Li is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $152,036.

Charles Dickerson

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$152,023

Base pay: $152,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,023

Charles Dickerson works as a Director for Clemson University. Charles earned $152,023 in 2026.

Jianhua Tong

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$152,011

Base pay: $152,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,011

Jianhua Tong is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $152,011.

Ying Mei

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$152,000

Base pay: $152,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,000

Ying Mei holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,000.

Zhi Gao

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$151,936

Base pay: $151,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,936

Zhi Gao is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $151,936.

David Frock

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$151,843

Base pay: $151,843
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,843

David Frock is a Director at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $151,843.

Chenning Tong

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$151,802

Base pay: $151,802
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,802

Chenning Tong works as a Professor for Clemson University. Chenning earned $151,802 in 2026.

Skip Van Bloem

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$151,795

Base pay: $151,795
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,795

Skip Van Bloem holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,795.

Joshua Barnes

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$151,723

Base pay: $151,723
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,723

Joshua Barnes is a Director at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $151,723.

Theresa Messina

Development Officer/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$151,228

Base pay: $151,228
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,228

Theresa Messina works as a Development Officer for Clemson University. Theresa earned $151,228 in 2026.

Marco Ajello

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$151,101

Base pay: $151,101
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,101

Marco Ajello holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,101.

Carlos Garcia Perez

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$151,078

Base pay: $151,078
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,078

Carlos Garcia Perez holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,078.

Brian Dominy

Associate Dean/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$150,960

Base pay: $150,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,960

Brian Dominy is a Associate Dean at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $150,960.

Patricia Scharko

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$150,693

Base pay: $150,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,693

Patricia Scharko works as a Professor for Clemson University. Patricia earned $150,693 in 2026.

Molly Espey

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$150,619

Base pay: $150,619
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,619

At Clemson University, Molly Espey serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,619.

Yichen Zhou

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$150,587

Base pay: $150,587
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,587

At Clemson University, Yichen Zhou serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,587.

Vivian Morris

Human Resources Director III/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$150,483

Base pay: $150,483
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,483

Vivian Morris is a Human Resources Director III at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $150,483.

Julio Hernandez

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$150,357

Base pay: $150,357
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,357

Julio Hernandez works as a Director for Clemson University. Julio earned $150,357 in 2026.

Gregory Carlton

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$150,299

Base pay: $150,299
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,299

At Clemson University, Gregory Carlton serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,299.

Eric Patterson

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$150,180

Base pay: $150,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,180

Eric Patterson works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Eric earned $150,180 in 2026.