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 28
Senior Network Engineer/Clemson University
J Jacob Mcbride works as a Senior Network Engineer for Clemson University. J earned $109,510 in 2026.
System Architect/Clemson University
Douglas Dawson holds the role of System Architect at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,510.
Assistant Academic Program Director/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Elizabeth Bell serves as a Assistant Academic Program Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,486.
Project Manager II/Clemson University
At Clemson University, David Childers serves as a Project Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,411.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Sarah Stokowski is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $109,331.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Janine Hoelscher serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,140.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Sudeep Popat works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Sudeep earned $109,080 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Ge Lv holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,032.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Whitney Huang works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Whitney earned $109,005 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Brook Russell is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $108,997.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Tianyu Zhu holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,885.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Dong Hou is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $108,885.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Xian Lu holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,755.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Hamed Rahimian is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $108,733.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Susan Chapman serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,679.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Michael Vassalos holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,636.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Qiong Zhang is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $108,528.
Named Professor/Clemson University
Bryan Denham holds the role of Named Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,521.
Professor/Clemson University
Becky Becker works as a Professor for Clemson University. Becky earned $108,422 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Michael Burr serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,350.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Xia Jing holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,259.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Brian Booth holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,225.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Joseph Morris serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,069.
Environmental Health Manager IV/Clemson University
At Clemson University, June Brock Carroll serves as a Environmental Health Manager IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,887.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Christopher Mabey serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,865.
Program Manager II/Clemson University
Steven Long is a Program Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $107,758.
Program Manager II/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Ryan Okey serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,758.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Janice Withycombe serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,753.
Principal Lecturer/Clemson University
Michael Godfrey works as a Principal Lecturer for Clemson University. Michael earned $107,621 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Lianfeng Zhao is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $107,610.
Senior Information Systems / Business An/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Chad Patton serves as a Senior Information Systems / Business An. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,610.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Ramakrishna Podila serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,537.
Director/Clemson University
Maria Victoria Perez is a Director at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $107,500.
Principal Lecturer/Clemson University
Sara Cothran works as a Principal Lecturer for Clemson University. Sara earned $107,448 in 2026.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Clemson University
Setura King is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $107,424.
Senior IT Consultant/Clemson University
Matthew Moersen holds the role of Senior IT Consultant at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,363.
Principal Lecturer/Clemson University
Kerri Mcmillan is a Principal Lecturer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $107,152.
Professor/Clemson University
Charles Kurth is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $107,100.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Harsh Darshan Sapra works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Harsh earned $107,100 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Clemson University
William Leatherwood is a Program Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $107,100.