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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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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.

Record list

Employees

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Liang Dong

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$199,361
Base pay
$199,361
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$199,361

Liang Dong is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $199,361.

Natasha Croom

Associate Dean/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$198,452
Base pay
$198,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$198,452

At Clemson University, Natasha Croom serves as a Associate Dean. Their 2026 pay totaled $198,452.

Joseph Galbraith

Associate Vice President/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$198,377
Base pay
$198,377
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$198,377

At Clemson University, Joseph Galbraith serves as a Associate Vice President. Their 2026 pay totaled $198,377.

David Dryden

Associate Vice President/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$198,377
Base pay
$198,377
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$198,377

David Dryden is a Associate Vice President at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $198,377.

Matthew Garrett

Associate Vice President/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$198,161
Base pay
$198,161
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$198,161

At Clemson University, Matthew Garrett serves as a Associate Vice President. Their 2026 pay totaled $198,161.

Kayla Payne

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$198,161
Base pay
$198,161
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$198,161

Kayla Payne is a Director at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $198,161.

Christopher Hibbs

Associate Vice President/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$198,161
Base pay
$198,161
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$198,161

Christopher Hibbs is a Associate Vice President at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $198,161.

Lauren Wise

Associate Dean/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$197,278
Base pay
$197,278
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,278

Lauren Wise works as a Associate Dean for Clemson University. Lauren earned $197,278 in 2026.

Brian Butler

Associate Dean/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$197,278
Base pay
$197,278
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,278

Brian Butler holds the role of Associate Dean at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,278.

Stephanie Ellison

Athletics Administrator/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$197,118
Base pay
$197,118
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,118

Stephanie Ellison holds the role of Athletics Administrator at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,118.

Marc Cussatt

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$196,608
Base pay
$196,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$196,608

At Clemson University, Marc Cussatt serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $196,608.

Jiahui Mo

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$196,602
Base pay
$196,602
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$196,602

Jiahui Mo works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Jiahui earned $196,602 in 2026.

Corbin Fox

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$196,350
Base pay
$196,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$196,350

Corbin Fox works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Corbin earned $196,350 in 2026.

Jose Ernesto Aldana Vizcaino

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$196,350
Base pay
$196,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$196,350

Jose Ernesto Aldana Vizcaino is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $196,350.

Harrison Ham

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$196,350
Base pay
$196,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$196,350

Harrison Ham works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Harrison earned $196,350 in 2026.

David Bruce

Department Chair/Head/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$196,124
Base pay
$196,124
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$196,124

At Clemson University, David Bruce serves as a Department Chair/Head. Their 2026 pay totaled $196,124.

Robert Halfacre

Visiting Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$195,840
Base pay
$195,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,840

Robert Halfacre holds the role of Visiting Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $195,840.

Ya Ping Sun

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$195,698
Base pay
$195,698
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,698

Ya Ping Sun holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $195,698.

Ronald Gimbel

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$195,340
Base pay
$195,340
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,340

Ronald Gimbel is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $195,340.

Angeline Scheinbaum

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$195,317
Base pay
$195,317
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,317

At Clemson University, Angeline Scheinbaum serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $195,317.

Brygg Ullmer

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$195,048
Base pay
$195,048
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,048

Brygg Ullmer holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $195,048.

Robert Wilkins

Higher Education Attorney/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$195,032
Base pay
$195,032
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,032

At Clemson University, Robert Wilkins serves as a Higher Education Attorney. Their 2026 pay totaled $195,032.

James Strickland

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$195,000
Base pay
$195,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,000

James Strickland holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $195,000.

Mark Elliott

Athletics Coach/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$195,000
Base pay
$195,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,000

Mark Elliott is a Athletics Coach at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $195,000.

Josep Rutllant Labeaga

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$195,000
Base pay
$195,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,000

Josep Rutllant Labeaga holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $195,000.

Callie Fogle

Clinical Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$195,000
Base pay
$195,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,000

At Clemson University, Callie Fogle serves as a Clinical Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $195,000.

Jonathan Fogle

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$195,000
Base pay
$195,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,000

Jonathan Fogle works as a Professor for Clemson University. Jonathan earned $195,000 in 2026.

Paul Cassak

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$195,000
Base pay
$195,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,000

Paul Cassak holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $195,000.

John Alexander

Named Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$194,871
Base pay
$194,871
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$194,871

John Alexander holds the role of Named Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $194,871.

Mark Leising

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$194,869
Base pay
$194,869
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$194,869

Mark Leising is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $194,869.

Petro Maksymovych

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$193,800
Base pay
$193,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$193,800

Petro Maksymovych works as a Professor for Clemson University. Petro earned $193,800 in 2026.

Brian Watkins

Associate Vice President/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$193,800
Base pay
$193,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$193,800

At Clemson University, Brian Watkins serves as a Associate Vice President. Their 2026 pay totaled $193,800.

Mark Krystofik

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$192,833
Base pay
$192,833
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,833

Mark Krystofik holds the role of Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $192,833.

Brandy Page

Development Officer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$192,737
Base pay
$192,737
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,737

Brandy Page is a Development Officer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $192,737.

Courtney Yazzie

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$192,549
Base pay
$192,549
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,549

Courtney Yazzie holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $192,549.

Yoon Soo Nam

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$192,542
Base pay
$192,542
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,542

Yoon Soo Nam is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $192,542.

Howard Bodenhorn

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$192,433
Base pay
$192,433
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,433

Howard Bodenhorn is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $192,433.

Richard Watkins

Department Chair/Head/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$192,064
Base pay
$192,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,064

Richard Watkins holds the role of Department Chair/Head at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $192,064.

Lin Zhu

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$191,964
Base pay
$191,964
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$191,964

Lin Zhu is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $191,964.

Michelle Cook

Associate Dean/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$191,948
Base pay
$191,948
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$191,948

Michelle Cook is a Associate Dean at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $191,948.