GCGovComp.app

South Carolina / Clemson University

Agency file

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.

Compare

Similar departments

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

Page 7

Cynthia Jefferson

Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$69,156
Base pay
$69,156
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,156

Cynthia Jefferson is a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $69,156.

Casey Summerour

Grants Administrator I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$69,111
Base pay
$69,111
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,111

Casey Summerour works as a Grants Administrator I for Clemson University. Casey earned $69,111 in 2026.

Sherece Smith

Student Services Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$69,031
Base pay
$69,031
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,031

At Clemson University, Sherece Smith serves as a Student Services Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,031.

Steven Chambers

Laboratory Technologist III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$69,015
Base pay
$69,015
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,015

Steven Chambers holds the role of Laboratory Technologist III at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,015.

Fredrick Keith

Grants Administrator I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$69,000
Base pay
$69,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,000

At Clemson University, Fredrick Keith serves as a Grants Administrator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,000.

Valerie Johnson

Athletics Administrator/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$69,000
Base pay
$69,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,000

Valerie Johnson is a Athletics Administrator at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $69,000.

Stephanie Winkler

Student Services Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,991
Base pay
$68,991
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,991

At Clemson University, Stephanie Winkler serves as a Student Services Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,991.

Kristin Fuller

Student Services Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,991
Base pay
$68,991
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,991

Kristin Fuller works as a Student Services Manager I for Clemson University. Kristin earned $68,991 in 2026.

David Sargent

Information Systems / Business Analyst I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,991
Base pay
$68,991
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,991

David Sargent holds the role of Information Systems / Business Analyst I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,991.

Denise Steadman

Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,987
Base pay
$68,987
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,987

Denise Steadman holds the role of Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,987.

Taylor Rosenberger

Student Services Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,952
Base pay
$68,952
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,952

Taylor Rosenberger is a Student Services Manager I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $68,952.

Pooja Puneet

Principal Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,904
Base pay
$68,904
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,904

Pooja Puneet is a Principal Lecturer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $68,904.

Judith Melissa Freudenberger

Grants Administrator I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,850
Base pay
$68,850
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,850

Judith Melissa Freudenberger holds the role of Grants Administrator I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,850.

Victoria Roberts

Student Services Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,835
Base pay
$68,835
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,835

Victoria Roberts holds the role of Student Services Manager I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,835.

Christopher Cox

Student Services Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,835
Base pay
$68,835
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,835

Christopher Cox holds the role of Student Services Manager I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,835.

Debbie Towery

Program Coordinator II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,835
Base pay
$68,835
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,835

At Clemson University, Debbie Towery serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,835.

Stephanie Phillips

Administrative Coordinator II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,835
Base pay
$68,835
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,835

Stephanie Phillips works as a Administrative Coordinator II for Clemson University. Stephanie earned $68,835 in 2026.

Benjamin Blodgett

Student Services Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,835
Base pay
$68,835
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,835

Benjamin Blodgett holds the role of Student Services Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,835.

Wanda Smith

Building/Grounds Manager/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,805
Base pay
$68,805
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,805

Wanda Smith works as a Building/Grounds Manager for Clemson University. Wanda earned $68,805 in 2026.

Kristen Price

Building/Grounds Manager/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,805
Base pay
$68,805
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,805

Kristen Price is a Building/Grounds Manager at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $68,805.

David Vandeventer

Building/Grounds Manager/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,805
Base pay
$68,805
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,805

At Clemson University, David Vandeventer serves as a Building/Grounds Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,805.

Miracle Lewis

Extension Agent/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,592
Base pay
$68,592
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,592

At Clemson University, Miracle Lewis serves as a Extension Agent. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,592.

Elliot Mayer

Agricultural/Animal Associate II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,507
Base pay
$68,507
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,507

Elliot Mayer works as a Agricultural/Animal Associate II for Clemson University. Elliot earned $68,507 in 2026.

Brandon Herrington

Fire Safety Officer II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,501
Base pay
$68,501
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,501

Brandon Herrington is a Fire Safety Officer II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $68,501.

David Clifton

Fire Safety Officer II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,501
Base pay
$68,501
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,501

David Clifton is a Fire Safety Officer II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $68,501.

Shana Madden

Extension Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,444
Base pay
$68,444
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,444

Shana Madden holds the role of Extension Associate at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,444.

John Chorazak

Training and Development Manager/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,411
Base pay
$68,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,411

John Chorazak works as a Training and Development Manager for Clemson University. John earned $68,411 in 2026.

Benjamin Bottoms

Project Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,411
Base pay
$68,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,411

Benjamin Bottoms works as a Project Manager I for Clemson University. Benjamin earned $68,411 in 2026.

Robert Stephens

Program Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,411
Base pay
$68,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,411

Robert Stephens holds the role of Program Manager I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,411.

Michael Atkins

Research Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,382
Base pay
$68,382
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,382

Michael Atkins holds the role of Research Associate at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,382.

Robert Holladay

Application Developer III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,356
Base pay
$68,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,356

Robert Holladay is a Application Developer III at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $68,356.

Yaswanth Mulakala

Curriculum Coordinator II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,340
Base pay
$68,340
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,340

Yaswanth Mulakala holds the role of Curriculum Coordinator II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,340.

Tara Wood Seefeldt

Assistant Librarian/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,340
Base pay
$68,340
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,340

Tara Wood Seefeldt works as a Assistant Librarian for Clemson University. Tara earned $68,340 in 2026.

Thomas Messervy

Graphics Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,231
Base pay
$68,231
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,231

Thomas Messervy is a Graphics Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $68,231.

Andrew Mannheimer

Senior Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,085
Base pay
$68,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,085

At Clemson University, Andrew Mannheimer serves as a Senior Lecturer. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,085.

Sandra Bradberry

Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,058
Base pay
$68,058
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,058

Sandra Bradberry works as a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III for Clemson University. Sandra earned $68,058 in 2026.

Andrea Galehouse

Program Coordinator II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$68,000
Base pay
$68,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,000

At Clemson University, Andrea Galehouse serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,000.

Thomas Hickman

Senior Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$67,927
Base pay
$67,927
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,927

At Clemson University, Thomas Hickman serves as a Senior Lecturer. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,927.

Susan Sorohan

Program Coordinator II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$67,896
Base pay
$67,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,896

Susan Sorohan holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,896.