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 22
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
Margaret Cuthrell holds the role of Department Chair/Head at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,400.
Senior IT Security Administrator/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Calvin Watts serves as a Senior IT Security Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,400.
Professor/Clemson University
Lori Dickes works as a Professor for Clemson University. Lori earned $122,271 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, John Andrew Jr serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,229.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Rhondda Thomas serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,092.
IT Director I/Clemson University
Kitty Whitten is a IT Director I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $122,025.
IT Director I/Clemson University
Steven Fullerton works as a IT Director I for Clemson University. Steven earned $121,941 in 2026.
Lecturer/Clemson University
Jeffrey Neal is a Lecturer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $121,890.
IT Director I/Clemson University
Jeremy Briggs is a IT Director I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $121,890.
Athletics Administrator/Clemson University
Henry Archuleta is a Athletics Administrator at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $121,858.
Program Manager III/Clemson University
Tessa Byer works as a Program Manager III for Clemson University. Tessa earned $121,819 in 2026.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/Clemson University
James Charles is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $121,608.
IT Director I/Clemson University
Brian Becknell works as a IT Director I for Clemson University. Brian earned $121,583 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Jose Payero serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,123.
Professor/Clemson University
Jeffrey Hallo holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,072.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Kunpeng Liu is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $121,000.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Daniel Anco holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,912.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Juan Melgar Jimenez is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $120,885.
Academic Program Director/Clemson University
Tajuan Sellars holds the role of Academic Program Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,870.
Clinical Professor/Clemson University
Corrie Martin is a Clinical Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $120,828.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Jiangfeng Zhang serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,694.
Associate Extension Specialist/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Michael Marshall serves as a Associate Extension Specialist. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,666.
Professor/Clemson University
Eleanor Jenkins works as a Professor for Clemson University. Eleanor earned $120,530 in 2026.
Academic Program Director/Clemson University
Serita Acker holds the role of Academic Program Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,461.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Rebecca Pruitt serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,461.
Director of Information Services/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Alex Brooks serves as a Director of Information Services. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,461.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Matthew Koski is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $120,357.
Senior Extension Associate/Clemson University
Scott Mickey holds the role of Senior Extension Associate at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,356.
Associate Extension Specialist/Clemson University
William Heaton works as a Associate Extension Specialist for Clemson University. William earned $120,356 in 2026.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Clemson University
Jason Hooker is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $120,275.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Marzieh Motallebi holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,195.
Professor/Clemson University
Salvador Oropesa is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $120,137.
IT Manager II/Clemson University
Jonathan Clayton holds the role of IT Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,000.
Director/Clemson University
Alice Evatt is a Director at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $120,000.
Senior IT Security Administrator/Clemson University
Daniel Herold works as a Senior IT Security Administrator for Clemson University. Daniel earned $120,000 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Stephen Croucher holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,000.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Clemson University
Jacquelin Lewis holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,000.
Risk Management & Compliance Manager I/Clemson University
Robert Peacock works as a Risk Management & Compliance Manager I for Clemson University. Robert earned $120,000 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Stephanie Davis works as a Professor for Clemson University. Stephanie earned $119,983 in 2026.
IT Manager II/Clemson University
Carroll Fennell works as a IT Manager II for Clemson University. Carroll earned $119,939 in 2026.