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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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Kevin Kennedy

Athletics Administrator/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$67,403
Base pay
$67,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,403

Kevin Kennedy works as a Athletics Administrator for Clemson University. Kevin earned $67,403 in 2026.

Craig Williamson

Trades Specialist V/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$67,349
Base pay
$67,349
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,349

Craig Williamson is a Trades Specialist V at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $67,349.

Tonique Dennis

Information Systems / Business Analyst I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$67,349
Base pay
$67,349
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,349

Tonique Dennis is a Information Systems / Business Analyst I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $67,349.

Benjamin Boyles

Senior Extension Agent/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$67,323
Base pay
$67,323
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,323

At Clemson University, Benjamin Boyles serves as a Senior Extension Agent. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,323.

Laura Humphries

Executive Assistant I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$67,320
Base pay
$67,320
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,320

Laura Humphries works as a Executive Assistant I for Clemson University. Laura earned $67,320 in 2026.

Jennifer Dunigan

Executive Assistant I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$67,320
Base pay
$67,320
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,320

At Clemson University, Jennifer Dunigan serves as a Executive Assistant I. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,320.

Parren Sanders

Production Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$67,311
Base pay
$67,311
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,311

Parren Sanders holds the role of Production Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,311.

Virginia Foulk

Project Coordinator/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$67,195
Base pay
$67,195
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,195

At Clemson University, Virginia Foulk serves as a Project Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,195.

Mitchell Day

Human Resources Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$67,166
Base pay
$67,166
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,166

At Clemson University, Mitchell Day serves as a Human Resources Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,166.

Joseph Manson V

Principal Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$67,158
Base pay
$67,158
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,158

Joseph Manson V works as a Principal Lecturer for Clemson University. Joseph earned $67,158 in 2026.

Scott Justice

Agricultural/Animal Associate II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$67,057
Base pay
$67,057
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,057

Scott Justice works as a Agricultural/Animal Associate II for Clemson University. Scott earned $67,057 in 2026.

Jennifer Summer

Information Systems / Business Analyst I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$66,898
Base pay
$66,898
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,898

Jennifer Summer holds the role of Information Systems / Business Analyst I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,898.

Drew Griffin

Public Information Director I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$66,856
Base pay
$66,856
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,856

Drew Griffin works as a Public Information Director I for Clemson University. Drew earned $66,856 in 2026.

Sonya Campbell

Operations Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$66,849
Base pay
$66,849
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,849

At Clemson University, Sonya Campbell serves as a Operations Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,849.

Karen Bargeron

Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$66,825
Base pay
$66,825
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,825

Karen Bargeron is a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $66,825.

Michael Wilson

Athletics Administrator/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$66,806
Base pay
$66,806
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,806

Michael Wilson holds the role of Athletics Administrator at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,806.

Cassie Boggs

Executive Assistant I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$66,801
Base pay
$66,801
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,801

Cassie Boggs holds the role of Executive Assistant I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,801.

Katherine Blanks

Human Resources Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$66,768
Base pay
$66,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,768

Katherine Blanks holds the role of Human Resources Manager I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,768.

Sergio Rubio Martin

Laboratory Technologist III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$66,749
Base pay
$66,749
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,749

Sergio Rubio Martin is a Laboratory Technologist III at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $66,749.

Timothy Whims

Web Developer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$66,748
Base pay
$66,748
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,748

Timothy Whims is a Web Developer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $66,748.