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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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
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Principal Lecturer/Clemson University
Richelle Miller holds the role of Principal Lecturer at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,200.
Clinical Associate Professor/Clemson University
Catherine Griffith holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,156.
Laboratory Technologist IV/Clemson University
Dustin Gravley is a Laboratory Technologist IV at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $75,136.
Public Information Director I/Clemson University
Donovan Lanham is a Public Information Director I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $75,125.
Senior Web Developer/Clemson University
Olivia Papotto works as a Senior Web Developer for Clemson University. Olivia earned $75,092 in 2026.
Student Services Manager I/Clemson University
Megan Frewaldt holds the role of Student Services Manager I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,092.
Principal Lecturer/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Su I Chen serves as a Principal Lecturer. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,066.
Program Manager I/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Summer Chandler serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,065.