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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Physician/Clemson University
Douglas Reeves Jr is a Physician at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $191,752.
Director/Clemson University
At Clemson University, James Grieger serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $191,695.
Assistant Coach/Clemson University
Paul Hogan is a Assistant Coach at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $191,587.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Sarah Harcum serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $191,560.
Assistant Vice President/Clemson University
Jarrod Bruder holds the role of Assistant Vice President at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $191,381.
Professor/Clemson University
Jerry Tessendorf works as a Professor for Clemson University. Jerry earned $190,866 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
George Petersen is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $190,779.
Endowed Chair/Clemson University
Venkat Krovi works as a Endowed Chair for Clemson University. Venkat earned $190,409 in 2026.
Clinical Professor/Clemson University
Paul Gordon Ross works as a Clinical Professor for Clemson University. Paul earned $190,000 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Joanne Smith works as a Professor for Clemson University. Joanne earned $190,000 in 2026.
Clinical Professor/Clemson University
Lisa Ebner works as a Clinical Professor for Clemson University. Lisa earned $190,000 in 2026.
Clinical Professor/Clemson University
Hector Zerpa works as a Clinical Professor for Clemson University. Hector earned $190,000 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Matthew Lewis holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,123.
Development Officer/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Christopher Peters serves as a Development Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,119.
Development Officer/Clemson University
Douglas Gray is a Development Officer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $188,985.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Sharon Sheridan holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $188,715.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Lori Tribble holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $188,715.
Assistant Coach/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Deandre Mcdaniel serves as a Assistant Coach. Their 2026 pay totaled $188,700.
Professor/Clemson University
Igor Luzinov is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $188,372.
Associate Vice President/Clemson University
Kristen Lawson is a Associate Vice President at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $188,275.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Ryan Polk works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Ryan earned $188,249 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Jesse Gardner holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $188,249.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
Charles Privette Iii is a Department Chair/Head at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $187,928.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
Carlyle Brewster is a Department Chair/Head at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $187,915.
Professor/Clemson University
Michael Makowsky works as a Professor for Clemson University. Michael earned $187,891 in 2026.
Director/Clemson University
Melissa Kelley holds the role of Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $187,731.
Senior Systems Architect/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Matthew Chambers serves as a Senior Systems Architect. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,731.
Development Officer/Clemson University
Jordan Perkins works as a Development Officer for Clemson University. Jordan earned $187,731 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Eileen Kraemer is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $187,312.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Debora Rodrigues serves as a Department Chair/Head. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,001.
Director/Clemson University
Tracy Walters holds the role of Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $186,850.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Patrick Warren serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $186,813.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, John Andrae serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $186,766.
Professor/Clemson University
Scott Husson holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $186,123.
Director/Clemson University
Lee Currington works as a Director for Clemson University. Lee earned $186,112 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Anastasia Thyroff works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Anastasia earned $185,931 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Yiwen Gao works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Yiwen earned $185,000 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Erin Hawkins holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $184,828.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Thomas Poehlman is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $184,705.
Athletics Administrator/Clemson University
Tyler Clements holds the role of Athletics Administrator at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $184,620.