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 15
Development Officer/Clemson University
Amy Vogelgesang holds the role of Development Officer at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,800.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Susan Chen is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $142,800.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Jonathan Leganza serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,768.
Administrative Manager III/Clemson University
Jason Eichelberger holds the role of Administrative Manager III at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,686.
Veterinarian/Clemson University
Lakshmi Tulasi Sunkara works as a Veterinarian for Clemson University. Lakshmi earned $142,686 in 2026.
Human Resources Director III/Clemson University
Joy Patton works as a Human Resources Director III for Clemson University. Joy earned $142,562 in 2026.
IT Director II/Clemson University
Frank Monteleone is a IT Director II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $142,363.
Grants Administrator IV/Clemson University
Susan Cole is a Grants Administrator IV at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $142,363.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Cheng Sun serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,271.
Professor/Clemson University
David Karig holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,108.
Associate Dean/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Shamella Cromartie serves as a Associate Dean. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,898.
Professor/Clemson University
Benjamin Lawler works as a Professor for Clemson University. Benjamin earned $141,895 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Prasada Rangaraju is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $141,894.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
Robert Barcelona works as a Department Chair/Head for Clemson University. Robert earned $141,509 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Charles Webb holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,216.
Academic Program Director/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Taimi Olsen serves as a Academic Program Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,183.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
Deanna Sellnow is a Department Chair/Head at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $141,015.
Associate Vice President/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Kendra Stewart Tillman serves as a Associate Vice President. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,798.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Ramtin Hadidi holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,760.
Development Officer/Clemson University
Laura Jordan holds the role of Development Officer at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,760.
Professor/Clemson University
Sarah White holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,524.
Endowed Chair/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Raghupathy Karthikeyan serves as a Endowed Chair. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,482.
Assistant Vice President/Clemson University
Alesia Smith holds the role of Assistant Vice President at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,253.
IT Director II/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Christopher Brown serves as a IT Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,172.
System Architect/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Jerome Mcclendon serves as a System Architect. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,000.
Academic Program Director/Clemson University
Mercedes Velazquez De Zerpa holds the role of Academic Program Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,000.
Professor/Clemson University
Lesa Hoffman holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,000.
Research Associate/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Robin Tyndall serves as a Research Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $139,866.
Named Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Joseph Ryan serves as a Named Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $139,851.
Professor/Clemson University
Olga Kuksenok works as a Professor for Clemson University. Olga earned $139,711 in 2026.
Veterinarian/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Emily Waggoner serves as a Veterinarian. Their 2026 pay totaled $139,444.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Huijuan Zhao serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $139,171.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
Katherine Weisensee holds the role of Department Chair/Head at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,990.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Yongjia Song serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,815.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, George Chumanov serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,692.
Professor/Clemson University
Barbara Campbell works as a Professor for Clemson University. Barbara earned $138,687 in 2026.
Lecturer/Clemson University
David Knox works as a Lecturer for Clemson University. David earned $138,541 in 2026.
Director/Clemson University
Danielle Lester works as a Director for Clemson University. Danielle earned $138,530 in 2026.
Director/Clemson University
Nicholas Collier works as a Director for Clemson University. Nicholas earned $138,530 in 2026.
Director/Clemson University
Daniel Hofmann holds the role of Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,355.