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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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Record list

Employees

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William Wechter

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$168,990
Base pay
$168,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,990

William Wechter is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $168,990.

Michael Nebesky

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$168,854
Base pay
$168,854
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,854

At Clemson University, Michael Nebesky serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $168,854.

Andrew Duchowski

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$168,531
Base pay
$168,531
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,531

At Clemson University, Andrew Duchowski serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $168,531.

Sukumar Brahma

Named Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$168,479
Base pay
$168,479
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,479

Sukumar Brahma is a Named Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $168,479.

Stefan Bock

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$168,300
Base pay
$168,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,300

Stefan Bock works as a Director for Clemson University. Stefan earned $168,300 in 2026.

Haizhong Wang

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$168,182
Base pay
$168,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,182

Haizhong Wang holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $168,182.

Juan Xu

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$168,065
Base pay
$168,065
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,065

Juan Xu is a Director at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $168,065.

Anthony Keinath

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$167,624
Base pay
$167,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,624

At Clemson University, Anthony Keinath serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $167,624.

Yue Wang

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$167,000
Base pay
$167,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,000

Yue Wang holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,000.

Kathleen Valentine

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$166,894
Base pay
$166,894
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,894

Kathleen Valentine works as a Professor for Clemson University. Kathleen earned $166,894 in 2026.

Larissa Kelly

Assistant Vice President/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$166,872
Base pay
$166,872
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,872

Larissa Kelly works as a Assistant Vice President for Clemson University. Larissa earned $166,872 in 2026.

Darbi Roberts

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$166,872
Base pay
$166,872
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,872

Darbi Roberts works as a Director for Clemson University. Darbi earned $166,872 in 2026.