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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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Emily Danuser

Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$77,000
Base pay
$77,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,000

Emily Danuser works as a Lecturer for Clemson University. Emily earned $77,000 in 2026.

Renee Dooley

Training and Development Manager/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,861
Base pay
$76,861
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,861

Renee Dooley holds the role of Training and Development Manager at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,861.

Lara Armstrong

Training and Development Manager/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,861
Base pay
$76,861
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,861

Lara Armstrong holds the role of Training and Development Manager at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,861.

Denise Woodward Detrich

Senior Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,815
Base pay
$76,815
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,815

Denise Woodward Detrich works as a Senior Lecturer for Clemson University. Denise earned $76,815 in 2026.

Kimberly Gibson

Alumni/Development Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,780
Base pay
$76,780
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,780

Kimberly Gibson works as a Alumni/Development Manager II for Clemson University. Kimberly earned $76,780 in 2026.

Kathleen Kearney

Program Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,768
Base pay
$76,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,768

Kathleen Kearney is a Program Manager I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $76,768.

Kevin Magin

Fire Safety Officer IV/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,741
Base pay
$76,741
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,741

Kevin Magin holds the role of Fire Safety Officer IV at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,741.

Jeffrey Hopkins

Operations Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,713
Base pay
$76,713
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,713

At Clemson University, Jeffrey Hopkins serves as a Operations Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,713.

Valerie Jones

Grants Administrator I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

Valerie Jones holds the role of Grants Administrator I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,657.

Jennifer Tonkin

Program Coordinator II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

At Clemson University, Jennifer Tonkin serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,657.

Paris Mebane

Extension Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

Paris Mebane works as a Extension Associate for Clemson University. Paris earned $76,657 in 2026.

Melinda Finkle

Student Services Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

Melinda Finkle is a Student Services Manager I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $76,657.

Jessica Jones

Senior Web Developer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

Jessica Jones works as a Senior Web Developer for Clemson University. Jessica earned $76,657 in 2026.

Jay Propst

Senior Web Developer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

Jay Propst is a Senior Web Developer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $76,657.

Justin Ballew

Extension Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

Justin Ballew is a Extension Associate at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $76,657.

Chad Carter

Extension Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

Chad Carter holds the role of Extension Associate at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,657.

Michelle Altman

Extension Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

Michelle Altman works as a Extension Associate for Clemson University. Michelle earned $76,657 in 2026.

Taylor Sieling

IT Consultant II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

Taylor Sieling works as a IT Consultant II for Clemson University. Taylor earned $76,657 in 2026.

Jacob Beach

Program Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

Jacob Beach is a Program Manager I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $76,657.

Loria Cass

Grants Administrator I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

Loria Cass holds the role of Grants Administrator I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,657.

Melissa Bales

Extension Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

Melissa Bales holds the role of Extension Associate at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,657.

Nestor Nazario Yepiz

Research Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

Nestor Nazario Yepiz works as a Research Associate for Clemson University. Nestor earned $76,657 in 2026.

Ashley Jones

Public Information Director II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

At Clemson University, Ashley Jones serves as a Public Information Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,657.

J Barker

Engineer/Associate Engineer III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

At Clemson University, J Barker serves as a Engineer/Associate Engineer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,657.

Marjorie Thomas

Extension Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

Marjorie Thomas works as a Extension Associate for Clemson University. Marjorie earned $76,657 in 2026.

James Spangenberg

Application Developer III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,653
Base pay
$76,653
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,653

James Spangenberg holds the role of Application Developer III at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,653.

Amy Massingill

Program Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,584
Base pay
$76,584
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,584

Amy Massingill works as a Program Manager I for Clemson University. Amy earned $76,584 in 2026.

Kelly Bollinger

Program Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,584
Base pay
$76,584
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,584

Kelly Bollinger works as a Program Manager I for Clemson University. Kelly earned $76,584 in 2026.

Steven Kennedy

Law Enforcement Officer III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,521
Base pay
$76,521
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,521

At Clemson University, Steven Kennedy serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,521.

Matthew Davis

Law Enforcement Officer III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,521
Base pay
$76,521
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,521

Matthew Davis holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,521.

Jarvis Pitts

Law Enforcement Officer III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,521
Base pay
$76,521
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,521

At Clemson University, Jarvis Pitts serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,521.

Cynthia Seaborn

Grants Administrator I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,511
Base pay
$76,511
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,511

Cynthia Seaborn works as a Grants Administrator I for Clemson University. Cynthia earned $76,511 in 2026.

Camden Burd

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,500
Base pay
$76,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,500

At Clemson University, Camden Burd serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,500.

Charles Wright

Student Services Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,500
Base pay
$76,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,500

Charles Wright holds the role of Student Services Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,500.

Keith Walton

Risk Management & Compliance Analyst II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,500
Base pay
$76,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,500

Keith Walton works as a Risk Management & Compliance Analyst II for Clemson University. Keith earned $76,500 in 2026.

Sarah Clarke

Program Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,500
Base pay
$76,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,500

At Clemson University, Sarah Clarke serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,500.

Jennifer Kelly

Grants Administrator II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,500
Base pay
$76,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,500

At Clemson University, Jennifer Kelly serves as a Grants Administrator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,500.

Roberto Risso

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,500
Base pay
$76,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,500

Roberto Risso is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $76,500.

Ivy Duckett

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,500
Base pay
$76,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,500

At Clemson University, Ivy Duckett serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,500.

Stephen Price

Systems Engineer I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,500
Base pay
$76,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,500

Stephen Price works as a Systems Engineer I for Clemson University. Stephen earned $76,500 in 2026.