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 19
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Mert Pese serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,908.
Alumni Professor/Clemson University
Veronica Parker works as a Alumni Professor for Clemson University. Veronica earned $128,593 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Tzuen Rong Tzeng serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,484.
Professor/Clemson University
Daniel Harding holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,460.
Extension Director-Assistant/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Christopher Heintze serves as a Extension Director-Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,412.
Extension Director-Assistant/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Michael Mcmanus serves as a Extension Director-Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,412.
Extension Director-Assistant/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Karissa Ulmer serves as a Extension Director-Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,412.
Extension Director-Assistant/Clemson University
George Dickert holds the role of Extension Director-Assistant at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,412.
Veterinarian/Clemson University
Kathryn Macdonald works as a Veterinarian for Clemson University. Kathryn earned $128,412 in 2026.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Valerie Zimany serves as a Department Chair/Head. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,358.
Psychologist II/Clemson University
Logan Hartnell works as a Psychologist II for Clemson University. Logan earned $128,283 in 2026.
Program Manager III/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Charles Jones serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,163.
Professor/Clemson University
Corlis Outley is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $128,127.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Nicole Martinez serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,116.
Professor/Clemson University
Pierluigi Pisu holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,054.
Professor/Clemson University
Patrick Rosopa holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,940.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Chong Pak serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,939.
Professor/Clemson University
Christopher Pagano holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,930.
Professor/Clemson University
Qiushi Chen is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $127,928.
IT Director I/Clemson University
Tenneil James is a IT Director I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $127,913.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Scott Templeton works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Scott earned $127,753 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Amin Khademi works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Amin earned $127,574 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Dilrukshi Thavarajah works as a Professor for Clemson University. Dilrukshi earned $127,552 in 2026.
Director/Clemson University
Troy Nunamaker holds the role of Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,500.
Program Manager III/Clemson University
Anthony Harvey holds the role of Program Manager III at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,500.
Director/Clemson University
Celena Stoner is a Director at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $127,500.
Director/Clemson University
Carl Ehrett is a Director at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $127,500.
Endowed Chair/Clemson University
Puneet Dwivedi holds the role of Endowed Chair at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,500.
Application Developer IV/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Brandon Stevens serves as a Application Developer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,500.
Administrative Manager III/Clemson University
Melissa Hoffman works as a Administrative Manager III for Clemson University. Melissa earned $127,500 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Wayne Sarasua is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $127,343.
Athletics Administrator/Clemson University
Richard Bagby works as a Athletics Administrator for Clemson University. Richard earned $127,176 in 2026.
IT Director I/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Michael Belanger serves as a IT Director I. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,155.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Jinkyung Park is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $127,092.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Xiaoqian Sun serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,885.
Associate Extension Specialist/Clemson University
Kendall Kirk holds the role of Associate Extension Specialist at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,631.
Professor/Clemson University
David Fleming is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $126,527.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Richard Groff serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,496.
Director/Clemson University
Sandra Blankenship holds the role of Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,484.
Professor/Clemson University
Tharon Howard works as a Professor for Clemson University. Tharon earned $126,480 in 2026.