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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Associate Professor/Clemson University
Mustafa Akturk holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $225,087.
Associate Vice President/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Kathy Hobgood serves as a Associate Vice President. Their 2026 pay totaled $225,000.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
He Li is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $224,961.
Associate Vice President/Clemson University
Kimberly Spears Mcnatt holds the role of Associate Vice President at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $224,400.
Director/Clemson University
August Gesswein holds the role of Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $224,234.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Luke Devault serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $223,973.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Travis Box serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $221,920.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Yannan Shen works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Yannan earned $221,258 in 2026.
Higher Education Attorney/Clemson University
Renee Roux is a Higher Education Attorney at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $220,945.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
Scott Baier holds the role of Department Chair/Head at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $220,275.
Director/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Joseph Fisher serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $219,950.
Endowed Chair/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Marek Urban serves as a Endowed Chair. Their 2026 pay totaled $219,684.
Associate Vice President/Clemson University
David Clayton works as a Associate Vice President for Clemson University. David earned $219,300 in 2026.
Director/Clemson University
Stephen Lance works as a Director for Clemson University. Stephen earned $219,020 in 2026.
Director/Clemson University
Thomas Taylor works as a Director for Clemson University. Thomas earned $219,020 in 2026.
Associate Vice President/Clemson University
Jill Gemmill is a Associate Vice President at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $218,472.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Blerina Zykaj holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $218,333.
Endowed Chair/Clemson University
Johan Enslin is a Endowed Chair at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $218,256.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Daniel Greene serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $218,202.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Vincent Intintoli holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $217,780.
Endowed Chair/Clemson University
Jeremy Gilbert holds the role of Endowed Chair at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $217,444.