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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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Janet Steele

Extension Agent-Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$72,075
Base pay
$72,075
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,075

Janet Steele works as a Extension Agent-Associate for Clemson University. Janet earned $72,075 in 2026.

Stephen Cavin

Environmental Health Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$72,065
Base pay
$72,065
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,065

At Clemson University, Stephen Cavin serves as a Environmental Health Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,065.

Sean Flynn

Production Manager III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$72,065
Base pay
$72,065
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,065

Sean Flynn is a Production Manager III at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $72,065.

William James

Investigator IV/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$72,065
Base pay
$72,065
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,065

William James holds the role of Investigator IV at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,065.

Gilbert Johnson

Laboratory Technologist III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$72,065
Base pay
$72,065
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,065

Gilbert Johnson holds the role of Laboratory Technologist III at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,065.

Andy Duncan

Investigator IV/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$72,065
Base pay
$72,065
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,065

Andy Duncan holds the role of Investigator IV at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,065.

Sammie Goodman

Building/Grounds Manager/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$72,065
Base pay
$72,065
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,065

Sammie Goodman holds the role of Building/Grounds Manager at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,065.

Michael Bishop

Investigator IV/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$72,065
Base pay
$72,065
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,065

Michael Bishop works as a Investigator IV for Clemson University. Michael earned $72,065 in 2026.

Scott Bell

Investigator IV/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$72,065
Base pay
$72,065
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,065

Scott Bell holds the role of Investigator IV at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,065.

Diane Davis

Microbiologist II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$72,065
Base pay
$72,065
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,065

Diane Davis is a Microbiologist II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $72,065.

Frances Pearsall

Microbiologist II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$72,065
Base pay
$72,065
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,065

Frances Pearsall holds the role of Microbiologist II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,065.

Lewis Webb

Building/Grounds Manager/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$72,065
Base pay
$72,065
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,065

Lewis Webb works as a Building/Grounds Manager for Clemson University. Lewis earned $72,065 in 2026.

Allison Jones

Program Coordinator II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$72,065
Base pay
$72,065
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,065

At Clemson University, Allison Jones serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,065.

Jennifer Newman

Microbiologist II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$72,065
Base pay
$72,065
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,065

At Clemson University, Jennifer Newman serves as a Microbiologist II. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,065.

Staci Koonce

Student Services Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$72,000
Base pay
$72,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,000

Staci Koonce works as a Student Services Manager II for Clemson University. Staci earned $72,000 in 2026.

Sonia Pavel

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$72,000
Base pay
$72,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,000

Sonia Pavel holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,000.

Kathryn Freesh

Operations Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$72,000
Base pay
$72,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,000

Kathryn Freesh is a Operations Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $72,000.

Brennan Haskins

Human Resources Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$71,964
Base pay
$71,964
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,964

At Clemson University, Brennan Haskins serves as a Human Resources Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,964.

Elliot Ennis

Principal Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$71,940
Base pay
$71,940
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,940

Elliot Ennis is a Principal Lecturer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $71,940.

John Abercrombie

Senior Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$71,934
Base pay
$71,934
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,934

At Clemson University, John Abercrombie serves as a Senior Lecturer. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,934.

Carol Collins

Principal Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$71,918
Base pay
$71,918
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,918

Carol Collins holds the role of Principal Lecturer at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,918.

James Lowe

Laboratory Technologist III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$71,870
Base pay
$71,870
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,870

At Clemson University, James Lowe serves as a Laboratory Technologist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,870.

Vicky Bertagnolli

Extension Agent/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$71,858
Base pay
$71,858
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,858

Vicky Bertagnolli holds the role of Extension Agent at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,858.

Christian Barrientos

Student Services Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$71,784
Base pay
$71,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,784

Christian Barrientos works as a Student Services Manager I for Clemson University. Christian earned $71,784 in 2026.

Matthew Sheldon

Web Developer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$71,738
Base pay
$71,738
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,738

Matthew Sheldon works as a Web Developer for Clemson University. Matthew earned $71,738 in 2026.

Amanda Mcleod

Assistant Librarian/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$71,709
Base pay
$71,709
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,709

Amanda Mcleod works as a Assistant Librarian for Clemson University. Amanda earned $71,709 in 2026.

William Bonnette

Agricultural/Animal Associate II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$71,657
Base pay
$71,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,657

At Clemson University, William Bonnette serves as a Agricultural/Animal Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,657.

Justin Love

Senior Web Developer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$71,623
Base pay
$71,623
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,623

Justin Love works as a Senior Web Developer for Clemson University. Justin earned $71,623 in 2026.

Deborah Race

Information Systems / Business Analyst I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$71,546
Base pay
$71,546
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,546

Deborah Race holds the role of Information Systems / Business Analyst I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,546.

Heather Tomlinson

Student Services Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$71,500
Base pay
$71,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,500

Heather Tomlinson is a Student Services Manager I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $71,500.

Jessica Scott

Assistant Librarian/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$71,499
Base pay
$71,499
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,499

Jessica Scott is a Assistant Librarian at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $71,499.

Peter Martin

Public Information Director I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$71,450
Base pay
$71,450
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,450

Peter Martin works as a Public Information Director I for Clemson University. Peter earned $71,450 in 2026.

Grant Hicks

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$71,442
Base pay
$71,442
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,442

Grant Hicks holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,442.

Kelly Slatton

Registered Nurse II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$71,400
Base pay
$71,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,400

Kelly Slatton is a Registered Nurse II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $71,400.

Abigail Mcqueen

Program Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$71,400
Base pay
$71,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,400

Abigail Mcqueen is a Program Manager I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $71,400.

Stephanie Edwards

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$71,400
Base pay
$71,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,400

Stephanie Edwards is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $71,400.

Magda Guerra Ayala

Program Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$71,400
Base pay
$71,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,400

Magda Guerra Ayala holds the role of Program Manager I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,400.

Lauren Crosby

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$71,400
Base pay
$71,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,400

Lauren Crosby is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $71,400.

Corey Bevier

Operations Manager III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$71,400
Base pay
$71,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,400

Corey Bevier holds the role of Operations Manager III at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,400.

Theresa Marchi

Alumni/Development Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$71,400
Base pay
$71,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,400

Theresa Marchi holds the role of Alumni/Development Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,400.