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 25
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Shamiul Alam serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,000.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Luyang Zhao holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,000.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Puskar Khanal works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Puskar earned $115,971 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Ezra Cates holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,961.
Principal Lecturer/Clemson University
Deborah Cadorette is a Principal Lecturer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $115,904.
Professor/Clemson University
Xiaobo Hu is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $115,797.
Project Manager II/Clemson University
Kailash Kumar Jain Munoth holds the role of Project Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,778.
Extension Director-Assistant/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Terasa Lott serves as a Extension Director-Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,767.
Director/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Marie Bolt serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,767.
Principal Lecturer/Clemson University
Robert Brookover Iv is a Principal Lecturer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $115,766.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Richard Boyles is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $115,681.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Angela Alexander serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,671.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Renee Cottle works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Renee earned $115,608 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Ali Koc serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,500.
Professor/Clemson University
Skye Arthur Banning is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $115,468.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Rodrigo Martinez Duarte is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $115,418.
Research Assistant Professor/Clemson University
David White works as a Research Assistant Professor for Clemson University. David earned $115,353 in 2026.
IT Manager II/Clemson University
Otto Kohler is a IT Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $115,273.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Linda Dzuris serves as a Department Chair/Head. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,260.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Thao Tran is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $115,253.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Ravikiran Singapogu works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Ravikiran earned $115,117 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Mary Taylor serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,035.
Director/Clemson University
Catherine Hughes holds the role of Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,000.
Project Manager II/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Jamie Brown serves as a Project Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,985.
Senior Systems Engineer/Clemson University
Melissa Alexander holds the role of Senior Systems Engineer at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,985.
Director/Clemson University
Abigail Baker is a Director at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $114,985.
Senior IT Security Administrator/Clemson University
At Clemson University, David Rathbone serves as a Senior IT Security Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,985.
Project Manager II/Clemson University
Kimberly Mitchell holds the role of Project Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,985.
Professor/Clemson University
Fei Xue is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $114,856.
Nurse Practitioner II/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Allison Honea serves as a Nurse Practitioner II. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,835.
Director/Clemson University
Donna Bowen works as a Director for Clemson University. Donna earned $114,725 in 2026.
IT Manager II/Clemson University
Eleanor Massey is a IT Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $114,725.
Human Resources Director II/Clemson University
Ashley Love holds the role of Human Resources Director II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,725.
Project Manager II/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Poonam Jain serves as a Project Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,725.
IT Manager II/Clemson University
Jonathan Olson works as a IT Manager II for Clemson University. Jonathan earned $114,725 in 2026.
Director/Clemson University
Fanchen Meng works as a Director for Clemson University. Fanchen earned $114,648 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Ming Yang works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Ming earned $114,635 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Jordon Gilmore works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Jordon earned $114,583 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Ethan Kung serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,572.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Beverly Leeper serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,469.