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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Record list
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Assistant Vice President/Clemson University
David Lee is a Assistant Vice President at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $166,455.
Alumni Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, William Lasser serves as a Alumni Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $166,063.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Lucia Gonzales works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Lucia earned $165,791 in 2026.
Director/Clemson University
Michael Cannon is a Director at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $165,447.
Professor/Clemson University
Wael Abd Almageed holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,985.
Professor/Clemson University
Charles Santerre is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $164,879.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Jesse Moore is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $164,772.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Konstantin Kornev serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,537.
Director/Clemson University
Michelle Cato is a Director at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $164,265.
Athletics Administrator/Clemson University
Stephen Duzan works as a Athletics Administrator for Clemson University. Stephen earned $164,265 in 2026.
IT Director II/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Steve Higareda serves as a IT Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,265.
Professor/Clemson University
Jeremy Greene works as a Professor for Clemson University. Jeremy earned $163,925 in 2026.
Academic Program Director/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Martha Milam serves as a Academic Program Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $163,743.
IT Director II/Clemson University
Barrett Kendjoria works as a IT Director II for Clemson University. Barrett earned $163,717 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Emil Alexov serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $163,380.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Devon Gorry is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $163,347.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Otis Pickett works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Otis earned $163,322 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Xuhong Gao works as a Professor for Clemson University. Xuhong earned $163,274 in 2026.
Academic Program Director/Clemson University
Cecil Mccaskill works as a Academic Program Director for Clemson University. Cecil earned $163,200 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Zahra Rahemi works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Zahra earned $163,200 in 2026.
Veterinarian/Clemson University
Lauren Bright works as a Veterinarian for Clemson University. Lauren earned $163,200 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Cheng Chen is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $162,958.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Pamela Murray Tuite serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $162,934.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Tao Wei serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $162,639.
Professor/Clemson University
Matthew Hersom is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $162,381.
Professor/Clemson University
Dev Arya is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $162,023.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Jeromy Snider serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,674.
Scientist/Clemson University
James Tuten holds the role of Scientist at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,586.
Professor/Clemson University
Rahul Rai holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,531.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Weichiang Pang serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,255.
Professor/Clemson University
William Ferrell Jr holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,190.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Fatemeh Afghah is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $161,076.
Professor/Clemson University
Roy Jones holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $160,625.
Professor/Clemson University
James Morris works as a Professor for Clemson University. James earned $160,442 in 2026.
Alumni Professor/Clemson University
Antonis Katsiyannis works as a Alumni Professor for Clemson University. Antonis earned $160,415 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Umesh Vaidya holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $160,410.
Alumni Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Joseph Lanham serves as a Alumni Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $160,287.
Professor/Clemson University
Steven Jeffers holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $160,267.
Professor/Clemson University
James Stevens is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $160,202.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
John Whitcomb holds the role of Department Chair/Head at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $160,191.