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
Angela Morgan holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $241,118.
Associate Vice President/Clemson University
Johnathan Hoyt is a Associate Vice President at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $239,879.
Associate Vice President/Clemson University
Mark Cothran works as a Associate Vice President for Clemson University. Mark earned $239,700 in 2026.
Development Officer/Clemson University
Margaret Owens is a Development Officer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $239,279.
Professor/Clemson University
Robin Radtke works as a Professor for Clemson University. Robin earned $238,315 in 2026.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
Michael Mears holds the role of Department Chair/Head at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $238,212.
Endowed Chair/Clemson University
Thomas Hazlett is a Endowed Chair at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $238,178.
Associate Vice President/Clemson University
Laura Haselden holds the role of Associate Vice President at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $237,910.
Associate Provost/Clemson University
Sharon Nagy is a Associate Provost at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $235,620.
Associate Dean/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Daniel Noneaker serves as a Associate Dean. Their 2026 pay totaled $234,849.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
Hai Xiao is a Department Chair/Head at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $234,180.