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 18
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Joseph Roberts is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $131,943.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
William Stockton works as a Department Chair/Head for Clemson University. William earned $131,580 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Xiangchun Xuan is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $131,441.
Athletics Administrator/Clemson University
Matthew Lombardi works as a Athletics Administrator for Clemson University. Matthew earned $131,412 in 2026.
Program Manager III/Clemson University
Marjorie Campbell holds the role of Program Manager III at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,412.
Academic Program Director/Clemson University
Ashley Childers is a Academic Program Director at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $131,412.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Zhenkai Zhang serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,376.
Professor/Clemson University
Timo Heister holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,278.
Professor/Clemson University
Derek Brown is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $131,271.
Librarian/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Christopher Vinson serves as a Librarian. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,082.
Development Officer/Clemson University
Brian Sisco holds the role of Development Officer at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,034.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Ana Alba Rubio is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $131,024.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Kevin Finneran serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,842.
Academic Program Director/Clemson University
William Mccoy works as a Academic Program Director for Clemson University. William earned $130,645 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
David Ladner is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $130,500.
Director/Clemson University
Jami Brothers is a Director at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $130,298.
Associate Extension Specialist/Clemson University
Susan Guynn is a Associate Extension Specialist at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $130,207.
Assistant Dean/Clemson University
Betsy Presgraves is a Assistant Dean at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $130,200.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Daljit Dhillon is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $130,142.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/Clemson University
Savannah Wigington works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III for Clemson University. Savannah earned $130,121 in 2026.
Audits Director/Clemson University
Megan Brooks works as a Audits Director for Clemson University. Megan earned $130,000 in 2026.
Director of Project Management/Clemson University
David Schleiff is a Director of Project Management at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $130,000.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Neil Calkin serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,739.
Director/Clemson University
Birmagidra Gainor holds the role of Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,714.
Professor/Clemson University
Nishanth Tharayil works as a Professor for Clemson University. Nishanth earned $129,714 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Peter Kiessler works as a Professor for Clemson University. Peter earned $129,686 in 2026.
Director/Clemson University
Erin Thomas holds the role of Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,676.
Professor/Clemson University
Robert Sinclair is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $129,455.
Scientist/Clemson University
Shannon Alford is a Scientist at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $129,448.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Vincent Richards is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $129,358.
Senior Lecturer/Clemson University
James Barnes is a Senior Lecturer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $129,345.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Jon Calhoun works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Jon earned $129,330 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Yanzhang Wei is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $129,266.
Professor/Clemson University
Christopher Post is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $129,173.
Associate Dean/Clemson University
Ariel Turner holds the role of Associate Dean at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,998.
Associate Dean/Clemson University
Elias Tzoc Caniz works as a Associate Dean for Clemson University. Elias earned $128,998 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Amirreza Esmaeilpoursaee is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $128,963.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Kai Liu is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $128,908.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Carlos Toxtli Hernandez holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,908.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Emma Dixon is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $128,908.