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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 11
Professor/Clemson University
William Ferrell Jr holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,190.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Fatemeh Afghah is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $161,076.
Professor/Clemson University
Roy Jones holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $160,625.
Professor/Clemson University
James Morris works as a Professor for Clemson University. James earned $160,442 in 2026.
Alumni Professor/Clemson University
Antonis Katsiyannis works as a Alumni Professor for Clemson University. Antonis earned $160,415 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Umesh Vaidya holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $160,410.
Alumni Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Joseph Lanham serves as a Alumni Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $160,287.
Professor/Clemson University
Steven Jeffers holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $160,267.
Professor/Clemson University
James Stevens is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $160,202.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
John Whitcomb holds the role of Department Chair/Head at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $160,191.
Professor/Clemson University
Edmond Bowers is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $160,140.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Richard Brooks serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $160,044.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
Colin Gallagher holds the role of Department Chair/Head at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,885.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
David Clayton is a Department Chair/Head at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $159,871.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Jason Fridley serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,834.
Alumni Professor/Clemson University
David Allison works as a Alumni Professor for Clemson University. David earned $159,631 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Julie Northcutt holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,600.
Professor/Clemson University
Feng Chen is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $159,491.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, John Saylor serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,076.
Professor/Clemson University
Charles Rice works as a Professor for Clemson University. Charles earned $159,014 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Karen High serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,632.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
Wiley Jenkins works as a Department Chair/Head for Clemson University. Wiley earned $158,100 in 2026.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
Karolina Pajerowska Mukhtar is a Department Chair/Head at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $158,100.
Professor/Clemson University
Craig Cashwell works as a Professor for Clemson University. Craig earned $158,100 in 2026.
Athletics Administrator/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Timothy Match serves as a Athletics Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $157,913.
Senior Systems Architect/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Scott Groel serves as a Senior Systems Architect. Their 2026 pay totaled $157,669.
Director/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Michael Weyman Jr serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $157,504.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
Thomas Leathem holds the role of Department Chair/Head at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $157,500.
Director/Clemson University
Zachary Flathmann works as a Director for Clemson University. Zachary earned $157,485 in 2026.
IT Director II/Clemson University
Ralph Goodberlet is a IT Director II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $157,420.
Alumni Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Lee Morrissey serves as a Alumni Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $157,397.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
Stephanie Barczewski works as a Department Chair/Head for Clemson University. Stephanie earned $157,116 in 2026.
Associate Dean/Clemson University
Olin Mefford works as a Associate Dean for Clemson University. Olin earned $157,100 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Timothy Devol is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $157,080.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
Patrick Raymark works as a Department Chair/Head for Clemson University. Patrick earned $156,890 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Ronald Andrus works as a Professor for Clemson University. Ronald earned $156,825 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
John Wagner is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $156,581.
Director/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Mikah Jones serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,443.
Director/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Lisa Bona serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,443.
Physician/Clemson University
Henry Salter holds the role of Physician at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,443.