South Carolina / Clemson University

Agency file

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

Student Services Program Coordinator II

108 · $52,669

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 13

Charles Dickerson

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$152,023

Base pay: $152,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,023

Charles Dickerson works as a Director for Clemson University. Charles earned $152,023 in 2026.

Jianhua Tong

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$152,011

Base pay: $152,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,011

Jianhua Tong is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $152,011.

Ying Mei

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$152,000

Base pay: $152,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,000

Ying Mei holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,000.

Zhi Gao

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$151,936

Base pay: $151,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,936

Zhi Gao is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $151,936.

David Frock

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$151,843

Base pay: $151,843
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,843

David Frock is a Director at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $151,843.

Chenning Tong

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$151,802

Base pay: $151,802
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,802

Chenning Tong works as a Professor for Clemson University. Chenning earned $151,802 in 2026.

Skip Van Bloem

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$151,795

Base pay: $151,795
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,795

Skip Van Bloem holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,795.

Joshua Barnes

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$151,723

Base pay: $151,723
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,723

Joshua Barnes is a Director at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $151,723.

Theresa Messina

Development Officer/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$151,228

Base pay: $151,228
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,228

Theresa Messina works as a Development Officer for Clemson University. Theresa earned $151,228 in 2026.

Marco Ajello

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$151,101

Base pay: $151,101
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,101

Marco Ajello holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,101.

Carlos Garcia Perez

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$151,078

Base pay: $151,078
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,078

Carlos Garcia Perez holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,078.

Brian Dominy

Associate Dean/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$150,960

Base pay: $150,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,960

Brian Dominy is a Associate Dean at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $150,960.

Patricia Scharko

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$150,693

Base pay: $150,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,693

Patricia Scharko works as a Professor for Clemson University. Patricia earned $150,693 in 2026.

Molly Espey

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$150,619

Base pay: $150,619
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,619

At Clemson University, Molly Espey serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,619.

Yichen Zhou

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$150,587

Base pay: $150,587
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,587

At Clemson University, Yichen Zhou serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,587.

Vivian Morris

Human Resources Director III/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$150,483

Base pay: $150,483
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,483

Vivian Morris is a Human Resources Director III at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $150,483.

Julio Hernandez

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$150,357

Base pay: $150,357
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,357

Julio Hernandez works as a Director for Clemson University. Julio earned $150,357 in 2026.

Gregory Carlton

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$150,299

Base pay: $150,299
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,299

At Clemson University, Gregory Carlton serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,299.

Eric Patterson

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$150,180

Base pay: $150,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,180

Eric Patterson works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Eric earned $150,180 in 2026.

Long Cheng

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$150,124

Base pay: $150,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,124

Long Cheng is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $150,124.

Rachel Mayo

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$150,118

Base pay: $150,118
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,118

At Clemson University, Rachel Mayo serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,118.

Christopher Usher

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$150,000

Base pay: $150,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,000

Christopher Usher holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,000.

Brittany Hood

Assistant Vice President/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$149,924

Base pay: $149,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,924

Brittany Hood holds the role of Assistant Vice President at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $149,924.

Sarah Griffin

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$149,787

Base pay: $149,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,787

Sarah Griffin is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $149,787.

Fei Peng

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$149,732

Base pay: $149,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,732

Fei Peng holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $149,732.

Duncan Darby

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$149,369

Base pay: $149,369
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,369

At Clemson University, Duncan Darby serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $149,369.

Lisa Bain

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$149,333

Base pay: $149,333
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,333

Lisa Bain holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $149,333.

Abolfazl Razi

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$149,240

Base pay: $149,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,240

Abolfazl Razi holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $149,240.

Dvora Perahia

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$149,169

Base pay: $149,169
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,169

Dvora Perahia works as a Professor for Clemson University. Dvora earned $149,169 in 2026.

Federico Iuricich

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$148,766

Base pay: $148,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,766

Federico Iuricich works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Federico earned $148,766 in 2026.

Thomas Britt Jr

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$148,758

Base pay: $148,758
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,758

Thomas Britt Jr is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $148,758.

Paige Rodeghero

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$148,586

Base pay: $148,586
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,586

Paige Rodeghero holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $148,586.

Frank Feltus

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$147,936

Base pay: $147,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,936

Frank Feltus is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $147,936.

Jonathan Allen

Athletics Administrator/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$147,932

Base pay: $147,932
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,932

Jonathan Allen is a Athletics Administrator at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $147,932.

Oliver Myers

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$147,894

Base pay: $147,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,894

At Clemson University, Oliver Myers serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,894.

Joseph Byrne

Program Manager III/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$147,838

Base pay: $147,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,838

At Clemson University, Joseph Byrne serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,838.

Caitlin Moore

Academic Program Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$147,838

Base pay: $147,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,838

At Clemson University, Caitlin Moore serves as a Academic Program Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,838.

Chad Sosolik

Department Chair/Head/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$147,645

Base pay: $147,645
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,645

Chad Sosolik works as a Department Chair/Head for Clemson University. Chad earned $147,645 in 2026.

Geetha Thangiah

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$147,500

Base pay: $147,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,500

Geetha Thangiah works as a Professor for Clemson University. Geetha earned $147,500 in 2026.

John Desjardins

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$147,402

Base pay: $147,402
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,402

John Desjardins works as a Professor for Clemson University. John earned $147,402 in 2026.