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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Record list
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Associate Vice President/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Tyler Saas serves as a Associate Vice President. Their 2026 pay totaled $300,900.
Vice President/Clemson University
Felicia Benton Johnson holds the role of Vice President at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $298,414.
Associate Provost/Clemson University
Amy Lawton Rauh is a Associate Provost at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $295,800.
Professor/Clemson University
Windsor Sherrill holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $295,000.
Associate Provost/Clemson University
John Lopes holds the role of Associate Provost at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $293,760.
Dean/Clemson University
Nicholas Vazsonyi works as a Dean for Clemson University. Nicholas earned $290,700 in 2026.
Dean/Clemson University
Kristin Gehsmann is a Dean at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $287,385.
Endowed Chair/Clemson University
Zeki Simsek works as a Endowed Chair for Clemson University. Zeki earned $284,879 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Stephen Kresovich is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $283,033.
Associate Vice President/Clemson University
Shelia Cotten is a Associate Vice President at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $280,647.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Gregory Pickett serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $280,520.
Associate Vice President/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Kelly Collins serves as a Associate Vice President. Their 2026 pay totaled $280,345.
Named Professor/Clemson University
William Kettinger works as a Named Professor for Clemson University. William earned $275,680 in 2026.
Associate Vice President/Clemson University
David Kuskowski works as a Associate Vice President for Clemson University. David earned $275,000 in 2026.
Athletics Administrator/Clemson University
Paul Gordon holds the role of Athletics Administrator at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $270,000.
Higher Education Attorney/Clemson University
Lisa Claxton works as a Higher Education Attorney for Clemson University. Lisa earned $268,076 in 2026.
Administrator/Clemson University
April Purvis is a Administrator at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $265,952.
Associate Provost/Clemson University
Sean Brittain works as a Associate Provost for Clemson University. Sean earned $265,200 in 2026.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Jesus De La Garza serves as a Department Chair/Head. Their 2026 pay totaled $264,314.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Martine Laberge serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $262,796.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
Julian Wallace holds the role of Department Chair/Head at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $261,848.
Associate Vice President/Clemson University
Alejandra Kennedy holds the role of Associate Vice President at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $260,738.
Endowed Chair/Clemson University
Michael Kokkolaras holds the role of Endowed Chair at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $259,080.
Associate Vice President/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Carla Bennett serves as a Associate Vice President. Their 2026 pay totaled $258,060.
Professor/Clemson University
Paul Wilson works as a Professor for Clemson University. Paul earned $257,741 in 2026.
Athletics Administrator/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Natalie Honnen serves as a Athletics Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $257,000.
Professor/Clemson University
George Lockhart is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $256,659.
Associate Provost/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Jeremy King serves as a Associate Provost. Their 2026 pay totaled $255,000.
Associate Vice President/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Ann Alexander serves as a Associate Vice President. Their 2026 pay totaled $254,584.
Endowed Chair/Clemson University
John Ballato is a Endowed Chair at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $254,500.
Senior Extension Director/Clemson University
Thomas Dobbins works as a Senior Extension Director for Clemson University. Thomas earned $253,485 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Paula Agudelo serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $253,485.
Named Professor/Clemson University
Chad Navis is a Named Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $253,418.
Dean/Clemson University
Christopher Cox is a Dean at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $252,960.
Veterinarian/Clemson University
Matthew Breed is a Veterinarian at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $250,308.
Athletics Administrator/Clemson University
Robert Caldwell holds the role of Athletics Administrator at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $250,000.
Professor/Clemson University
Robert Anholt works as a Professor for Clemson University. Robert earned $248,531 in 2026.
Associate Vice President/Clemson University
Tracy Arwood is a Associate Vice President at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $248,249.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Charles Tonkin serves as a Department Chair/Head. Their 2026 pay totaled $248,063.
Professor/Clemson University
Derek Dalton works as a Professor for Clemson University. Derek earned $247,737 in 2026.