South Carolina / Clemson University
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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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Record list
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Principal Lecturer/Clemson University
Melissa Sternhagen holds the role of Principal Lecturer at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,087.
Program Coordinator II/Clemson University
Cynthia Sauer is a Program Coordinator II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,000.
Athletics Administrator/Clemson University
Kevin Bell works as a Athletics Administrator for Clemson University. Kevin earned $87,000 in 2026.
Public Information Director II/Clemson University
Shawn Haney is a Public Information Director II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,000.
Project Manager II/Clemson University
John Kozlowski holds the role of Project Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,861.
Athletics Administrator/Clemson University
Kathryn Koning works as a Athletics Administrator for Clemson University. Kathryn earned $86,852 in 2026.
Systems Engineer I/Clemson University
David Standridge works as a Systems Engineer I for Clemson University. David earned $86,851 in 2026.
Student Services Manager II/Clemson University
Karen Thompson holds the role of Student Services Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,836.
Program Manager I/Clemson University
Rebecca Harkless works as a Program Manager I for Clemson University. Rebecca earned $86,779 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Clemson University
Russell Hardee works as a Program Manager II for Clemson University. Russell earned $86,736 in 2026.
Facilities Maintenance Manager II/Clemson University
Ralph Mcdonald holds the role of Facilities Maintenance Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,728.
Athletics Administrator/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Matthew Glenn serves as a Athletics Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,711.
Application Developer III/Clemson University
Michelle Wood holds the role of Application Developer III at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,711.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Elizabeth Jemison works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Elizabeth earned $86,700 in 2026.
Academic Program Director/Clemson University
Jessica Martin works as a Academic Program Director for Clemson University. Jessica earned $86,700 in 2026.
Student Services Manager II/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Gary Wiser serves as a Student Services Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,700.
Project Manager I/Clemson University
Wendy Baldwin holds the role of Project Manager I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,700.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Stephen Fitzmaurice works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Stephen earned $86,700 in 2026.
Student Services Manager II/Clemson University
Scott Phillips works as a Student Services Manager II for Clemson University. Scott earned $86,700 in 2026.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Clemson University
Renee Watson holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,700.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Robert Horne is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $86,700.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Fernando Oreja serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,700.
Assistant Librarian/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Kelly Riddle serves as a Assistant Librarian. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,700.
Program Manager I/Clemson University
Ashleigh Jubinski is a Program Manager I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $86,700.
Senior IT Consultant/Clemson University
Zhenzhen Zhang is a Senior IT Consultant at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $86,700.
Research Associate/Clemson University
Ashley Woodruff holds the role of Research Associate at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,700.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Churamani Khanal works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Churamani earned $86,670 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Yi Wu is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $86,643.
Scientist/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Johanna Rivera Diaz serves as a Scientist. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,565.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Clemson University
Andrew Poling holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,565.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, James Gilmore serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,540.
Application Developer III/Clemson University
Christopher Sherrer works as a Application Developer III for Clemson University. Christopher earned $86,513 in 2026.
Director of Planning and Research/Clemson University
Hong Ye works as a Director of Planning and Research for Clemson University. Hong earned $86,480 in 2026.
Information Systems / Business Analyst I/Clemson University
Katherine Feaster works as a Information Systems / Business Analyst I for Clemson University. Katherine earned $86,460 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Casey Hopkins holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,417.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Jason Thrift is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $86,417.
Project Manager I/Clemson University
Taylor Purvis holds the role of Project Manager I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,239.
Principal Lecturer/Clemson University
Hunter Massey works as a Principal Lecturer for Clemson University. Hunter earned $86,180 in 2026.
Environmental Health Manager III/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Jeffrey Anthony serves as a Environmental Health Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,178.
Production Manager IV/Clemson University
Michael Rodgers holds the role of Production Manager IV at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,087.