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 24
Pharmacist II/Clemson University
Brian Tucker holds the role of Pharmacist II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,723.
Pharmacist II/Clemson University
Breanna Bernarducci is a Pharmacist II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $117,723.
Veterinarian/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Samuel Tyler serves as a Veterinarian. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,680.
Scientist/Clemson University
Thomas Rainwater works as a Scientist for Clemson University. Thomas earned $117,680 in 2026.
Veterinarian/Clemson University
Mary Stewart holds the role of Veterinarian at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,680.
Scientist/Clemson University
Wonkeun Park is a Scientist at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $117,680.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/Clemson University
Ashley Hendrix holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,645.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Hong Choi is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $117,576.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Clemson University
Karen Robbins is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $117,484.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Melinda Harman is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $117,466.
Extension Associate/Clemson University
Terry Hunter works as a Extension Associate for Clemson University. Terry earned $117,420 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Keith Morris holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,387.
Human Resources Director III/Clemson University
Mary Boyles is a Human Resources Director III at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $117,300.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Darris Means serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,300.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Xin Zhao works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Xin earned $117,232 in 2026.
Administrative Manager III/Clemson University
William Martin holds the role of Administrative Manager III at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,175.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Matthias Schmid holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,137.
Professor/Clemson University
Barry Garst is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $116,885.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Samantha Price holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,873.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Shunyu Liu serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,788.
Senior Database Administrator/Clemson University
Cecilia Mccaskill works as a Senior Database Administrator for Clemson University. Cecilia earned $116,771 in 2026.
Associate Extension Specialist/Clemson University
Tarana Khan holds the role of Associate Extension Specialist at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,726.
Associate Extension Specialist/Clemson University
Robert Polomski is a Associate Extension Specialist at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $116,726.
IT Director I/Clemson University
Sandra Brown works as a IT Director I for Clemson University. Sandra earned $116,726 in 2026.
IT Director I/Clemson University
Timothy Dickson holds the role of IT Director I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,726.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Clemson University
Stefanie Cram holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,688.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Kattie Blackmon serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,688.
Professor/Clemson University
Vivian Haley Zitlin works as a Professor for Clemson University. Vivian earned $116,671 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Hehe Wang serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,572.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Garrett Pataky holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,567.
Project Manager II/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Timothy Howard serves as a Project Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,533.
Professor/Clemson University
Gregory Ramshaw works as a Professor for Clemson University. Gregory earned $116,505 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Thomas O'Halloran is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $116,365.
Engineer/Associate Engineer IV/Clemson University
Kurt Rayburg holds the role of Engineer/Associate Engineer IV at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,198.
Assistant Academic Program Director/Clemson University
Meredith Wilson is a Assistant Academic Program Director at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $116,179.
Associate Extension Specialist/Clemson University
Lance Beecher is a Associate Extension Specialist at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $116,092.
Associate Extension Specialist/Clemson University
Kimberly Baker works as a Associate Extension Specialist for Clemson University. Kimberly earned $116,092 in 2026.
Academic Program Director/Clemson University
Robyn Curtis works as a Academic Program Director for Clemson University. Robyn earned $116,080 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Mark Roberts works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Mark earned $116,039 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Saeed Farahani is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $116,025.