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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
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

$50,000$250,308+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 12

Morgan Allen

IT Director II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$156,443
Base pay
$156,443
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,443

Morgan Allen holds the role of IT Director II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,443.

Tom Webb

IT Director II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$156,443
Base pay
$156,443
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,443

Tom Webb works as a IT Director II for Clemson University. Tom earned $156,443 in 2026.

Martin Hamilton

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$156,443
Base pay
$156,443
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,443

At Clemson University, Martin Hamilton serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,443.

Kryssa Cooper

Assistant Vice President/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$156,443
Base pay
$156,443
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,443

At Clemson University, Kryssa Cooper serves as a Assistant Vice President. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,443.

Javad Mohammadpour Velni

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$156,366
Base pay
$156,366
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,366

Javad Mohammadpour Velni works as a Professor for Clemson University. Javad earned $156,366 in 2026.

Amelia Hood

Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$156,060
Base pay
$156,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,060

At Clemson University, Amelia Hood serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,060.

Leasa Evinger

Assistant Vice President/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$156,060
Base pay
$156,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,060

Leasa Evinger works as a Assistant Vice President for Clemson University. Leasa earned $156,060 in 2026.

Aaron Masino

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$155,805
Base pay
$155,805
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,805

Aaron Masino holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,805.

Robin Kowalski

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$155,766
Base pay
$155,766
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,766

Robin Kowalski works as a Professor for Clemson University. Robin earned $155,766 in 2026.

Wayne Goddard

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$155,601
Base pay
$155,601
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,601

Wayne Goddard holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,601.

Lindsay Grieshop

Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$155,550
Base pay
$155,550
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,550

Lindsay Grieshop is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $155,550.

Bart Knijnenburg

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$155,510
Base pay
$155,510
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,510

At Clemson University, Bart Knijnenburg serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,510.

Guo Freeman

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$155,196
Base pay
$155,196
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,196

Guo Freeman is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $155,196.

Weiguo Cao

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$155,066
Base pay
$155,066
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,066

Weiguo Cao works as a Professor for Clemson University. Weiguo earned $155,066 in 2026.

Muhammad Mukhtar

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$155,040
Base pay
$155,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,040

Muhammad Mukhtar is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $155,040.

Sierra Guynn

Clinical Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$155,000
Base pay
$155,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,000

Sierra Guynn works as a Clinical Associate Professor for Clemson University. Sierra earned $155,000 in 2026.

David Wilkes

Professor of Practice/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$155,000
Base pay
$155,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,000

David Wilkes holds the role of Professor of Practice at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,000.

Patrick Gerard

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$154,886
Base pay
$154,886
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,886

At Clemson University, Patrick Gerard serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,886.

Lawrence Murdoch

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$154,576
Base pay
$154,576
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,576

Lawrence Murdoch works as a Professor for Clemson University. Lawrence earned $154,576 in 2026.

Jessica Kelly

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$154,550
Base pay
$154,550
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,550

Jessica Kelly holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,550.

Hongki Kim

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$154,518
Base pay
$154,518
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,518

Hongki Kim is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $154,518.

Jason Bruder

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$154,400
Base pay
$154,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,400

At Clemson University, Jason Bruder serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,400.

William Whiteside

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$154,174
Base pay
$154,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,174

William Whiteside holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,174.

Guido Schnabel

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$154,118
Base pay
$154,118
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,118

Guido Schnabel holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,118.

Nathaniel Jackson

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$154,100
Base pay
$154,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,100

Nathaniel Jackson is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $154,100.

Hong Luo

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$153,846
Base pay
$153,846
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,846

Hong Luo holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,846.

Philip Brown

Endowed Chair/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$153,239
Base pay
$153,239
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,239

Philip Brown works as a Endowed Chair for Clemson University. Philip earned $153,239 in 2026.

Kerry Smith

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$153,132
Base pay
$153,132
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,132

Kerry Smith works as a Professor for Clemson University. Kerry earned $153,132 in 2026.

Xiuping Jiang

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$153,020
Base pay
$153,020
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,020

Xiuping Jiang is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $153,020.

Amie Jakubiak

Physician/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$153,000
Base pay
$153,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,000

Amie Jakubiak holds the role of Physician at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,000.

Dustin Atkins

IT Director II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$153,000
Base pay
$153,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,000

At Clemson University, Dustin Atkins serves as a IT Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $153,000.

Steven Bryant

IT Director II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$153,000
Base pay
$153,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,000

Steven Bryant is a IT Director II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $153,000.

Lisa Taylor

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$153,000
Base pay
$153,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,000

Lisa Taylor holds the role of Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,000.

Zijun Wang

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$152,661
Base pay
$152,661
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,661

At Clemson University, Zijun Wang serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,661.

John Goerke

IT Director II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$152,600
Base pay
$152,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,600

John Goerke holds the role of IT Director II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,600.

Beshah Ayalew

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$152,403
Base pay
$152,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,403

At Clemson University, Beshah Ayalew serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,403.

Abraham Reed

Athletics Administrator/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$152,273
Base pay
$152,273
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,273

Abraham Reed holds the role of Athletics Administrator at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,273.

Katherine Dobrenen

Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$152,271
Base pay
$152,271
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,271

Katherine Dobrenen is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $152,271.

Yunyi Jia

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$152,046
Base pay
$152,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,046

At Clemson University, Yunyi Jia serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,046.

Gang Li

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$152,036
Base pay
$152,036
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,036

Gang Li is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $152,036.