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 17
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Linke Guo works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Linke earned $135,013 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
David Coyle works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. David earned $135,000 in 2026.
Clinical Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Cortney Curtis is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $135,000.
Director/Clemson University
At Clemson University, John Davis serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,903.
Professor/Clemson University
Jeffrey Anker is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $134,900.
IT Director I/Clemson University
Ricky Motes holds the role of IT Director I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,854.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Nathaniel Smith is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $134,807.
Senior Systems Architect/Clemson University
Kevin Stone is a Senior Systems Architect at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $134,807.
Professor/Clemson University
Dara Park holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784.
Professor/Clemson University
James Faust holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,776.
Professor/Clemson University
Kalyan Piratla holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,643.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Eric Davis is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $134,590.
Alumni Professor/Clemson University
Tony Cawthon works as a Alumni Professor for Clemson University. Tony earned $134,557 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Zhen Li holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,549.
System Architect/Clemson University
Brandon Thomason holds the role of System Architect at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,502.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Adam Melvin serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,385.
Assistant Coach/Clemson University
Philip Jones holds the role of Assistant Coach at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,989.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Julia Brumaghim serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,904.
Lecturer/Clemson University
W Player holds the role of Lecturer at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,897.
Professor/Clemson University
Alyssa Gamaldo Roddy is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $133,263.
Assistant Coach/Clemson University
Richard Franzblau is a Assistant Coach at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $133,160.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Michal Jerzmanowski works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Michal earned $133,137 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Alexis Stamatikos works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Alexis earned $133,113 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Jens Oberheide works as a Professor for Clemson University. Jens earned $133,090 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Endre Takacs is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $133,050.
Academic Program Director/Clemson University
Gail Depriest is a Academic Program Director at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $132,927.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, James Frederick serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,779.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Nigel Kaye serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,662.
Professor/Clemson University
Chien Fei Chen works as a Professor for Clemson University. Chien earned $132,600 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Adam Soliman holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,600.
Director/Clemson University
Stacey Altman works as a Director for Clemson University. Stacey earned $132,600 in 2026.
IT Director I/Clemson University
Jay Harris is a IT Director I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $132,507.
Endowed Chair/Clemson University
Robert Baldwin is a Endowed Chair at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $132,458.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Judson Ryckman is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $132,446.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
Joseph Ura holds the role of Department Chair/Head at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,345.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Nianyi Li holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,182.
Professor/Clemson University
Robert Powell holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,158.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Christopher Saski serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,012.
Principal Lecturer/Clemson University
Christopher Plaue is a Principal Lecturer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $132,006.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Hyesuk Lee serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,975.