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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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Melissa Munoz

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$90,000
Base pay
$90,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,000

Melissa Munoz is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $90,000.

Xueling Shi

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$90,000
Base pay
$90,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,000

At Clemson University, Xueling Shi serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,000.

Christopher Karwin

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$90,000
Base pay
$90,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,000

Christopher Karwin is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $90,000.

Dong Lin

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$90,000
Base pay
$90,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,000

At Clemson University, Dong Lin serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,000.

Sheng Liu

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$90,000
Base pay
$90,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,000

Sheng Liu is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $90,000.

Alamgir Rahman

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$90,000
Base pay
$90,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,000

Alamgir Rahman works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Alamgir earned $90,000 in 2026.

Mark Cawood

Principal Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,939
Base pay
$89,939
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,939

Mark Cawood holds the role of Principal Lecturer at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,939.

Calvin Becker Jr

Assistant Academic Program Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,864
Base pay
$89,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,864

Calvin Becker Jr works as a Assistant Academic Program Director for Clemson University. Calvin earned $89,864 in 2026.

Shannon Barrett

Master Extension Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,819
Base pay
$89,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,819

Shannon Barrett is a Master Extension Associate at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $89,819.

Saverio Guido

IT Consultant II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,798
Base pay
$89,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,798

Saverio Guido holds the role of IT Consultant II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,798.

Leslie Crawford

Information Systems / Business Analyst I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,798
Base pay
$89,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,798

At Clemson University, Leslie Crawford serves as a Information Systems / Business Analyst I. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,798.

Deborah Martin

Grants Administrator II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,798
Base pay
$89,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,798

Deborah Martin works as a Grants Administrator II for Clemson University. Deborah earned $89,798 in 2026.

Kimberly Manganelli

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,760
Base pay
$89,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,760

Kimberly Manganelli is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $89,760.

Erica Harper

Associate Academic Program Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,760
Base pay
$89,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,760

Erica Harper is a Associate Academic Program Director at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $89,760.

Benjamin White

Department Chair/Head/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,760
Base pay
$89,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,760

At Clemson University, Benjamin White serves as a Department Chair/Head. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,760.

William Munson Iii

Athletics Administrator/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,760
Base pay
$89,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,760

At Clemson University, William Munson Iii serves as a Athletics Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,760.

Ryan Cook

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,760
Base pay
$89,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,760

Ryan Cook is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $89,760.

Madison Ballard

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,760
Base pay
$89,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,760

Madison Ballard holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,760.

Qiong Su

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,760
Base pay
$89,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,760

Qiong Su holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,760.

John Barnes

Senior Extension Agent/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,725
Base pay
$89,725
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,725

At Clemson University, John Barnes serves as a Senior Extension Agent. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,725.

Joseph Grant

Information Systems / Business Analyst I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,694
Base pay
$89,694
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,694

Joseph Grant works as a Information Systems / Business Analyst I for Clemson University. Joseph earned $89,694 in 2026.

Hiral Shah

Information Systems / Business Analyst I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,694
Base pay
$89,694
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,694

Hiral Shah works as a Information Systems / Business Analyst I for Clemson University. Hiral earned $89,694 in 2026.

Brian Beer

Senior Extension Agent/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,687
Base pay
$89,687
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,687

Brian Beer works as a Senior Extension Agent for Clemson University. Brian earned $89,687 in 2026.

Michelle Gareri

Program Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,600
Base pay
$89,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,600

Michelle Gareri is a Program Manager I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $89,600.

Philip Rollins

Senior Extension Agent/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,438
Base pay
$89,438
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,438

Philip Rollins is a Senior Extension Agent at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $89,438.

Amy Dabbs

Master Extension Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,381
Base pay
$89,381
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,381

Amy Dabbs holds the role of Master Extension Associate at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,381.

Rushawnda Olden

Master Extension Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,381
Base pay
$89,381
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,381

Rushawnda Olden holds the role of Master Extension Associate at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,381.

Benjamin Powell

Master Extension Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,381
Base pay
$89,381
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,381

At Clemson University, Benjamin Powell serves as a Master Extension Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,381.

Todd Mcdonald

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,280
Base pay
$89,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,280

At Clemson University, Todd Mcdonald serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,280.

Renna Redd

Associate Librarian/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,273
Base pay
$89,273
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,273

At Clemson University, Renna Redd serves as a Associate Librarian. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,273.

J Madray

Senior Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,259
Base pay
$89,259
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,259

At Clemson University, J Madray serves as a Senior Lecturer. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,259.

Alfred Crouch

Senior Extension Agent/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,257
Base pay
$89,257
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,257

Alfred Crouch holds the role of Senior Extension Agent at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,257.

Kathryn Owens

Program Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,250
Base pay
$89,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,250

Kathryn Owens holds the role of Program Manager I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,250.

Robert Taylor

Student Services Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,141
Base pay
$89,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,141

Robert Taylor holds the role of Student Services Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,141.

Karin Albornoz Molina

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,118
Base pay
$89,118
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,118

Karin Albornoz Molina holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,118.

James Sternberg

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,118
Base pay
$89,118
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,118

James Sternberg is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $89,118.

Kenneth Toussaint

Senior Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,094
Base pay
$89,094
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,094

Kenneth Toussaint works as a Senior Lecturer for Clemson University. Kenneth earned $89,094 in 2026.

Paula Powers

Public Information Director II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,023
Base pay
$89,023
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,023

Paula Powers is a Public Information Director II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $89,023.

Vaiva Kalesnikaite

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$88,940
Base pay
$88,940
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,940

At Clemson University, Vaiva Kalesnikaite serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,940.

Annieka Philo

Senior Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$88,932
Base pay
$88,932
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,932

Annieka Philo works as a Senior Lecturer for Clemson University. Annieka earned $88,932 in 2026.