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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 16

Abdul Khan

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$138,233
Base pay
$138,233
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,233

At Clemson University, Abdul Khan serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,233.

John Sanders Iii

Research Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$138,051
Base pay
$138,051
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,051

John Sanders Iii holds the role of Research Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,051.

Stephanie Crette

Scientist/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$137,710
Base pay
$137,710
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,710

Stephanie Crette works as a Scientist for Clemson University. Stephanie earned $137,710 in 2026.

Feng Ding

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$137,709
Base pay
$137,709
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,709

At Clemson University, Feng Ding serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,709.

Peter Mathias

Development Officer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$137,700
Base pay
$137,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,700

Peter Mathias works as a Development Officer for Clemson University. Peter earned $137,700 in 2026.

Joseph Pedtke

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$137,700
Base pay
$137,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,700

Joseph Pedtke is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $137,700.

Paulo De Carvalho Lins

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$137,700
Base pay
$137,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,700

Paulo De Carvalho Lins holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,700.

Christopher Bryant

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$137,700
Base pay
$137,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,700

At Clemson University, Christopher Bryant serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,700.

Everette Owens

Program Manager III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$137,610
Base pay
$137,610
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,610

Everette Owens is a Program Manager III at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $137,610.

Richard Tyrrell

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$137,449
Base pay
$137,449
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,449

At Clemson University, Richard Tyrrell serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,449.

Heidi Zinzow

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$137,419
Base pay
$137,419
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,419

Heidi Zinzow holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,419.

Jeoungsoo Lee

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$137,145
Base pay
$137,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,145

Jeoungsoo Lee holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,145.

Vincent Ervin

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$137,042
Base pay
$137,042
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,042

Vincent Ervin holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,042.

Nancy Griffis

IT Director I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$136,887
Base pay
$136,887
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,887

Nancy Griffis works as a IT Director I for Clemson University. Nancy earned $136,887 in 2026.

Jeffrey Bate

IT Director I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$136,887
Base pay
$136,887
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,887

Jeffrey Bate is a IT Director I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $136,887.

Janice Powell

Program Manager III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$136,887
Base pay
$136,887
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,887

Janice Powell works as a Program Manager III for Clemson University. Janice earned $136,887 in 2026.

James Baxter

IT Director I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$136,887
Base pay
$136,887
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,887

James Baxter works as a IT Director I for Clemson University. James earned $136,887 in 2026.

Kimberly Thrower

IT Director I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$136,887
Base pay
$136,887
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,887

Kimberly Thrower holds the role of IT Director I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,887.

Harlan Russell

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$136,701
Base pay
$136,701
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,701

Harlan Russell holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,701.

Susanna Ashton

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$136,600
Base pay
$136,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,600

At Clemson University, Susanna Ashton serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,600.

James Burns

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$136,578
Base pay
$136,578
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,578

James Burns holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,578.

Phanindra Tallapragada

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$136,157
Base pay
$136,157
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,157

Phanindra Tallapragada is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $136,157.

Mark Schlautman

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$136,140
Base pay
$136,140
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,140

Mark Schlautman works as a Professor for Clemson University. Mark earned $136,140 in 2026.

Ronald Lamie

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$136,057
Base pay
$136,057
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,057

At Clemson University, Ronald Lamie serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,057.

Brandon Ross

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$136,030
Base pay
$136,030
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,030

Brandon Ross works as a Professor for Clemson University. Brandon earned $136,030 in 2026.

Dustin Foxworth

Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$136,015
Base pay
$136,015
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,015

Dustin Foxworth works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III for Clemson University. Dustin earned $136,015 in 2026.

Domnita Marinescu

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$136,006
Base pay
$136,006
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,006

Domnita Marinescu works as a Professor for Clemson University. Domnita earned $136,006 in 2026.

Agneta Simionescu

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$135,974
Base pay
$135,974
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,974

Agneta Simionescu works as a Professor for Clemson University. Agneta earned $135,974 in 2026.

Francis Reay Jones

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$135,947
Base pay
$135,947
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,947

At Clemson University, Francis Reay Jones serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,947.

Tony Putnam

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$135,795
Base pay
$135,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,795

Tony Putnam holds the role of Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,795.

Gaofeng Wang

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$135,779
Base pay
$135,779
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,779

Gaofeng Wang holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,779.

Joseph Kider Jr

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$135,762
Base pay
$135,762
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,762

Joseph Kider Jr is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $135,762.

Thomas Fallaw

Program Manager III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$135,616
Base pay
$135,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,616

Thomas Fallaw works as a Program Manager III for Clemson University. Thomas earned $135,616 in 2026.

Susan Whorton

Academic Program Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$135,584
Base pay
$135,584
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,584

Susan Whorton works as a Academic Program Director for Clemson University. Susan earned $135,584 in 2026.

Ronda Mcwhorter

Pharmacist II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$135,381
Base pay
$135,381
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,381

Ronda Mcwhorter is a Pharmacist II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $135,381.

Calvin Williams

Associate Dean/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$135,360
Base pay
$135,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,360

Calvin Williams holds the role of Associate Dean at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,360.

Brittney Mccall

Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$135,354
Base pay
$135,354
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,354

Brittney Mccall holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,354.

Kristin Foster

Grants Administrator IV/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$135,354
Base pay
$135,354
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,354

Kristin Foster works as a Grants Administrator IV for Clemson University. Kristin earned $135,354 in 2026.

Diana Thrasher

Grants Administrator IV/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$135,354
Base pay
$135,354
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,354

At Clemson University, Diana Thrasher serves as a Grants Administrator IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,354.

Kelley Gonzales

IT Director I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$135,125
Base pay
$135,125
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,125

Kelley Gonzales holds the role of IT Director I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,125.