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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 21

Laura Ahrens

Higher Education Attorney/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$125,000
Base pay
$125,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,000

Laura Ahrens holds the role of Higher Education Attorney at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,000.

Ken Noriega

Principal Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$125,000
Base pay
$125,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,000

At Clemson University, Ken Noriega serves as a Principal Lecturer. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,000.

Terri Bruce

Academic Program Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$124,994
Base pay
$124,994
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,994

Terri Bruce works as a Academic Program Director for Clemson University. Terri earned $124,994 in 2026.

David Willis

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$124,902
Base pay
$124,902
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,902

David Willis works as a Professor for Clemson University. David earned $124,902 in 2026.

Laxmikant Saraf

Research Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$124,803
Base pay
$124,803
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,803

Laxmikant Saraf is a Research Associate at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $124,803.

Danielle Herro

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$124,671
Base pay
$124,671
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,671

Danielle Herro holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,671.

Catherine Dibenedetto

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$124,600
Base pay
$124,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,600

At Clemson University, Catherine Dibenedetto serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,600.

Svetlana Poznanovikj

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$124,497
Base pay
$124,497
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,497

Svetlana Poznanovikj works as a Professor for Clemson University. Svetlana earned $124,497 in 2026.

Bing Li

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$124,480
Base pay
$124,480
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,480

Bing Li is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $124,480.

Mary Padua

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$124,364
Base pay
$124,364
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,364

Mary Padua holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,364.

David Neyens

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$124,159
Base pay
$124,159
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,159

David Neyens holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,159.

Hala Nassar

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$124,108
Base pay
$124,108
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,108

Hala Nassar holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,108.

Jennifer Benton

Administrative Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$124,075
Base pay
$124,075
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,075

Jennifer Benton holds the role of Administrative Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,075.

Carl West

Senior IT Security Administrator/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$124,075
Base pay
$124,075
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,075

At Clemson University, Carl West serves as a Senior IT Security Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,075.

Jody Nicholson Bell

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$124,060
Base pay
$124,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,060

At Clemson University, Jody Nicholson Bell serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,060.

Hugo Sanabria

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$123,969
Base pay
$123,969
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,969

Hugo Sanabria holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,969.

Pamela Stecker

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$123,485
Base pay
$123,485
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,485

Pamela Stecker works as a Professor for Clemson University. Pamela earned $123,485 in 2026.

Christopher Flathmann

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$123,420
Base pay
$123,420
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,420

Christopher Flathmann is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $123,420.

John Gaber

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$123,397
Base pay
$123,397
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,397

At Clemson University, John Gaber serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,397.

Rhett Smith

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$123,384
Base pay
$123,384
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,384

Rhett Smith holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,384.

Joshua Bostwick

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$123,349
Base pay
$123,349
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,349

Joshua Bostwick holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,349.

Leah Casabianca

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$123,248
Base pay
$123,248
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,248

At Clemson University, Leah Casabianca serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,248.

Mishko Mitkovski

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$123,238
Base pay
$123,238
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,238

Mishko Mitkovski holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,238.

Shannon Wilds

Human Resources Director III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$123,068
Base pay
$123,068
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,068

Shannon Wilds is a Human Resources Director III at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $123,068.

Elizabeth Cieniewicz

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$123,065
Base pay
$123,065
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,065

Elizabeth Cieniewicz works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Elizabeth earned $123,065 in 2026.

Sachin Rustgi

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$123,061
Base pay
$123,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,061

Sachin Rustgi holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,061.

Dilpuneet Aidhy

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$123,022
Base pay
$123,022
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,022

Dilpuneet Aidhy holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,022.

Andrew Bluvas

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$123,000
Base pay
$123,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,000

At Clemson University, Andrew Bluvas serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,000.

Bhupinder Farmaha

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$122,790
Base pay
$122,790
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,790

Bhupinder Farmaha works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Bhupinder earned $122,790 in 2026.

Nilesh Timilsina

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$122,777
Base pay
$122,777
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,777

Nilesh Timilsina is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $122,777.

Luiz Jacobsohn

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$122,666
Base pay
$122,666
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,666

At Clemson University, Luiz Jacobsohn serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,666.

Felice Manganiello

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$122,620
Base pay
$122,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,620

Felice Manganiello holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,620.

Carl Baum

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$122,576
Base pay
$122,576
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,576

Carl Baum is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $122,576.

Michael Caterino

Endowed Chair/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$122,547
Base pay
$122,547
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,547

Michael Caterino works as a Endowed Chair for Clemson University. Michael earned $122,547 in 2026.

Enrique Martinez Saez

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$122,539
Base pay
$122,539
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,539

Enrique Martinez Saez is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $122,539.

Michael Dale

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$122,451
Base pay
$122,451
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,451

At Clemson University, Michael Dale serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,451.

Alexey Vertegel

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$122,425
Base pay
$122,425
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,425

Alexey Vertegel is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $122,425.

Christopher Harrington

Law Enforcement Officer V/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$122,400
Base pay
$122,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,400

At Clemson University, Christopher Harrington serves as a Law Enforcement Officer V. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,400.

Cynthia Ragusa

Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$122,400
Base pay
$122,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,400

Cynthia Ragusa works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II for Clemson University. Cynthia earned $122,400 in 2026.

Timothy Sellnow

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$122,400
Base pay
$122,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,400

Timothy Sellnow holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,400.