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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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Kristy Edwards

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,924
Base pay
$87,924
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,924

Kristy Edwards is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,924.

Herbert Parham

Facilities Maintenance Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,923
Base pay
$87,923
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,923

At Clemson University, Herbert Parham serves as a Facilities Maintenance Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,923.

Joseph Dickard

Facilities Maintenance Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,923
Base pay
$87,923
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,923

Joseph Dickard works as a Facilities Maintenance Manager II for Clemson University. Joseph earned $87,923 in 2026.

Mackenzie Whitmire

Facilities Maintenance Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,923
Base pay
$87,923
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,923

Mackenzie Whitmire is a Facilities Maintenance Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,923.

Travis Boiter

Facilities Maintenance Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,923
Base pay
$87,923
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,923

Travis Boiter works as a Facilities Maintenance Manager II for Clemson University. Travis earned $87,923 in 2026.

Barry Spencer

Project Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,923
Base pay
$87,923
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,923

Barry Spencer holds the role of Project Manager I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,923.

Thomas Minor

Project Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,923
Base pay
$87,923
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,923

Thomas Minor is a Project Manager I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,923.

Brian Davidson

Program Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,923
Base pay
$87,923
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,923

Brian Davidson holds the role of Program Manager I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,923.

William Emory

Project Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,923
Base pay
$87,923
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,923

William Emory holds the role of Project Manager I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,923.

Jessica Kohout Tailor

Associate Librarian/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,921
Base pay
$87,921
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,921

Jessica Kohout Tailor holds the role of Associate Librarian at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,921.

Tracie Baughey

Human Resources Director I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,921
Base pay
$87,921
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,921

Tracie Baughey is a Human Resources Director I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,921.

Elizabeth Bottoms

Human Resources Director I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,921
Base pay
$87,921
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,921

At Clemson University, Elizabeth Bottoms serves as a Human Resources Director I. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,921.

Jennifer Thackston

Fire Safety Officer IV/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,909
Base pay
$87,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,909

Jennifer Thackston holds the role of Fire Safety Officer IV at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,909.

Christopher Porter

Student Services Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,902
Base pay
$87,902
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,902

At Clemson University, Christopher Porter serves as a Student Services Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,902.

Gary Mathis

Research Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,756
Base pay
$87,756
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,756

At Clemson University, Gary Mathis serves as a Research Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,756.

Lee Wilson

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,720
Base pay
$87,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,720

Lee Wilson is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,720.

Penny Reid

Executive Assistant II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,720
Base pay
$87,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,720

At Clemson University, Penny Reid serves as a Executive Assistant II. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,720.

Minjae Woo

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,720
Base pay
$87,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,720

Minjae Woo works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Minjae earned $87,720 in 2026.

Omer Sadak

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,720
Base pay
$87,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,720

At Clemson University, Omer Sadak serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,720.

Charles Carson

Systems Engineer II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,720
Base pay
$87,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,720

Charles Carson is a Systems Engineer II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,720.

Arthur Alvarez

Project Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,720
Base pay
$87,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,720

Arthur Alvarez holds the role of Project Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,720.

Michael Scott

Program Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,720
Base pay
$87,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,720

At Clemson University, Michael Scott serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,720.

Matthew Holbrooks

Facilities Maintenance Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,689
Base pay
$87,689
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,689

Matthew Holbrooks is a Facilities Maintenance Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,689.

Robert Smith

Facilities Maintenance Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,689
Base pay
$87,689
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,689

Robert Smith is a Facilities Maintenance Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,689.

Jonathan Tarver

Program Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,608
Base pay
$87,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,608

Jonathan Tarver is a Program Manager I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,608.

Brian Witrick

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,608
Base pay
$87,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,608

Brian Witrick is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,608.

Kimberly Hill

Research Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,608
Base pay
$87,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,608

Kimberly Hill works as a Research Associate for Clemson University. Kimberly earned $87,608 in 2026.

Katharine Ashmore

Development Officer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,608
Base pay
$87,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,608

Katharine Ashmore is a Development Officer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,608.

Gregory Hunter

Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,608
Base pay
$87,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,608

Gregory Hunter works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II for Clemson University. Gregory earned $87,608 in 2026.

Qiping Fan

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,608
Base pay
$87,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,608

At Clemson University, Qiping Fan serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,608.

Mindy Sandifer

Extension Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,608
Base pay
$87,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,608

Mindy Sandifer is a Extension Associate at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,608.

Matthew Burt

Application Developer III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,608
Base pay
$87,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,608

Matthew Burt is a Application Developer III at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,608.

Matthew Carter

Application Developer IV/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,608
Base pay
$87,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,608

Matthew Carter holds the role of Application Developer IV at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,608.

Eric Lapin

Principal Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,546
Base pay
$87,546
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,546

Eric Lapin holds the role of Principal Lecturer at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,546.

Melinda Fischer

Grants Administrator II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,500
Base pay
$87,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,500

Melinda Fischer is a Grants Administrator II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,500.

Lyndsey Deaton

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,465
Base pay
$87,465
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,465

Lyndsey Deaton is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,465.

Janet Evatt

Program Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,408
Base pay
$87,408
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,408

Janet Evatt works as a Program Manager I for Clemson University. Janet earned $87,408 in 2026.

William Tumblin

Principal Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,382
Base pay
$87,382
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,382

William Tumblin holds the role of Principal Lecturer at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,382.

Amanda Bridges

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,276
Base pay
$87,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,276

At Clemson University, Amanda Bridges serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,276.

Rachel Wagner

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$87,252
Base pay
$87,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,252

Rachel Wagner is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,252.