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 29
Principal Lecturer/Clemson University
Suzanne Pearse is a Principal Lecturer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $107,070.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Michael Sehorn works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Michael earned $107,056 in 2026.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Clemson University
Benjamin Volheim works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II for Clemson University. Benjamin earned $107,046 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Clemson University
Priscilla Harrison is a Program Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $107,037.
Senior Extension Associate/Clemson University
Rhonda Matthews works as a Senior Extension Associate for Clemson University. Rhonda earned $107,000 in 2026.
Senior Extension Associate/Clemson University
Derrick Phinney is a Senior Extension Associate at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $107,000.
Senior Extension Associate/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Richard Van Vlake serves as a Senior Extension Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,000.
Senior Extension Associate/Clemson University
Shann Tanner holds the role of Senior Extension Associate at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,000.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Patrick Dorin is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $107,000.
Academic Program Director/Clemson University
Renee Lyons holds the role of Academic Program Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,998.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Alexander Pullen is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $106,985.
Procurement Director/Clemson University
Lori Brierre is a Procurement Director at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $106,930.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Deborah Kunkel serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,819.
Professor/Clemson University
Joseph Burgett works as a Professor for Clemson University. Joseph earned $106,809 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Joseph Bible works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Joseph earned $106,754 in 2026.
Research Associate/Clemson University
Adam Lapidas is a Research Associate at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $106,704.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Andrew Metcalf works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Andrew earned $106,697 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Sudeep Hegde serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,622.
Senior Extension Associate/Clemson University
Steven Richards is a Senior Extension Associate at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $106,599.
Director of Information Services/Clemson University
Charles Williams is a Director of Information Services at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $106,443.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Brian Ward serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,401.
Planning and Research Director II/Clemson University
John Cooper works as a Planning and Research Director II for Clemson University. John earned $106,381 in 2026.
Planning and Research Director II/Clemson University
Matthew Hammond holds the role of Planning and Research Director II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,366.
Professor/Clemson University
William Haller is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $106,353.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Jun Luo holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,350.
Human Resources Director II/Clemson University
Latoya Daniels is a Human Resources Director II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $106,332.
Planning and Research Director II/Clemson University
Anna Schmauder works as a Planning and Research Director II for Clemson University. Anna earned $106,307 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Andrea Feeser is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $106,299.
Law Enforcement Officer V/Clemson University
Courtney Byers works as a Law Enforcement Officer V for Clemson University. Courtney earned $106,215 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Rajandeep Sekhon serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,209.
Principal Lecturer/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Ellen Vincent serves as a Principal Lecturer. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,164.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Nathan Long holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,113.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Yongkai Wu is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $105,999.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Kelly Lazar holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,995.
Professor/Clemson University
Diane Perpich holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,957.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Zhaoxu Meng serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,802.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Boshi Yang serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,801.
Development Officer/Clemson University
Kimberly Arp holds the role of Development Officer at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,762.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Jessica Aviles holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,743.
Principal Lecturer/Clemson University
John Minor works as a Principal Lecturer for Clemson University. John earned $105,707 in 2026.