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 14
Alumni Professor/Clemson University
Richard Blob is a Alumni Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $147,359.
Professor/Clemson University
Dieter Hartmann holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,353.
Professor/Clemson University
Dan Simionescu works as a Professor for Clemson University. Dan earned $147,337 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Glenn Birrenkott Jr holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,987.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
Daniel Whitehead is a Department Chair/Head at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $146,978.
Professor/Clemson University
Kristine Vernon is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $146,533.
Professor/Clemson University
Bradley Meyer holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,476.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Paul Dawson serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,421.
Director/Clemson University
Latoya Maddox holds the role of Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,253.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Ardalan Vahidi serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,026.
Director/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Berinthia Allison serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,013.
Director/Clemson University
Lisa Marcus works as a Director for Clemson University. Lisa earned $146,013 in 2026.
Director/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Dionne Simmons serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,013.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Andrew Robb is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $145,900.
Professor/Clemson University
Christopher Mcmahan is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $145,868.
Professor/Clemson University
Calvin Sawyer works as a Professor for Clemson University. Calvin earned $145,656 in 2026.
Principal Lecturer/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Judson Jahn serves as a Principal Lecturer. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,461.
Professor/Clemson University
Haibo Liu works as a Professor for Clemson University. Haibo earned $145,232 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Jeffrey Peake serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,197.
Payroll for Michael Jones (Professor, Clemson University) may cover more than one person; together they account for $145,000 in 2026.
Clinical Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Danielle Howard holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $145,000.
Professor/Clemson University
William Baldwin works as a Professor for Clemson University. William earned $144,963 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Ksenija Gasic works as a Professor for Clemson University. Ksenija earned $144,679 in 2026.
Endowed Chair/Clemson University
David Blakesley holds the role of Endowed Chair at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,480.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Kathryn Kisska Schulze holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,994.
Director/Clemson University
Bethany Grogan works as a Director for Clemson University. Bethany earned $143,927 in 2026.
Extension Specialist/Clemson University
Adam Kantrovich holds the role of Extension Specialist at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,909.
Associate Dean/Clemson University
Michael Lemahieu is a Associate Dean at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $143,881.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Jeffrey Adelberg serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,860.
IT Director II/Clemson University
John Lewis is a IT Director II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $143,814.
Endowed Chair/Clemson University
Kay Cooksey works as a Endowed Chair for Clemson University. Kay earned $143,587 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Russell Barrett serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,381.
IT Director I/Clemson University
Larry King is a IT Director I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $143,310.
Professor/Clemson University
Dina Battisto holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,280.
Veterinarian/Clemson University
Julie Helm is a Veterinarian at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $143,186.
Veterinarian/Clemson University
Guillermo Mario Rimoldi works as a Veterinarian for Clemson University. Guillermo earned $143,186 in 2026.
Veterinarian/Clemson University
Patrick Eastman works as a Veterinarian for Clemson University. Patrick earned $143,186 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Jiro Nagatomi serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,102.
Professor/Clemson University
Yi Guo holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,000.
Director/Clemson University
Robert Essaf holds the role of Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,884.