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 33
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Lu Zhang is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $102,070.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Donald Hagan is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $102,063.
Director of Information Services/Clemson University
Jesse Godfrey works as a Director of Information Services for Clemson University. Jesse earned $102,059 in 2026.
Research Associate/Clemson University
Gary Parker works as a Research Associate for Clemson University. Gary earned $102,000 in 2026.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Clemson University
Andrea Thornal holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,000.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Heather Kettrey works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Heather earned $102,000 in 2026.
Academic Program Director/Clemson University
Stephanie Passow holds the role of Academic Program Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,000.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Dane Smith works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Dane earned $102,000 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Clemson University
Yolande Graham holds the role of Program Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,000.
Development Officer/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Alma Garcia serves as a Development Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,000.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Muhammad Ahmed is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $102,000.
Program Manager II/Clemson University
Naomi Gerakios is a Program Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $102,000.
Development Officer/Clemson University
David Crabb holds the role of Development Officer at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,000.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Rhys Hester works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Rhys earned $101,993 in 2026.
Database Administrator II/Clemson University
Christoffer Boggs is a Database Administrator II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $101,946.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Raf Gregorio Lucas D'Oliveira is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $101,849.
Program Manager II/Clemson University
Shannon Stefl holds the role of Program Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,844.
Information Systems / Business Analyst I/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Jennifer Williams serves as a Information Systems / Business Analyst I. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,771.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Khoa Truong is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $101,758.
Program Manager II/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Bradley Stancil serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,735.
Senior Information Systems / Business An/Clemson University
Susan Reeves holds the role of Senior Information Systems / Business An at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,705.
Student Services Manager III/Clemson University
Jennifer Goree works as a Student Services Manager III for Clemson University. Jennifer earned $101,705 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Meredith Morris holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,655.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Liang Wang serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,619.
Professor/Clemson University
Shima Clarke works as a Professor for Clemson University. Shima earned $101,616 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Erica Walker is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $101,603.
Principal Lecturer/Clemson University
Yvon Feaster works as a Principal Lecturer for Clemson University. Yvon earned $101,568 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Michelle Boettcher serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,545.
Extension Associate/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Rodney Helms serves as a Extension Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,516.
Professor/Clemson University
David Donar works as a Professor for Clemson University. David earned $101,488 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Peter Laurence is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $101,341.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Cheryl Ingram Smith serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,305.
Grants Administrator III/Clemson University
Gina Cofield holds the role of Grants Administrator III at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,293.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Elizabeth Carraway holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,235.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Caitlin Dyckman works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Caitlin earned $101,234 in 2026.
Research Associate/Clemson University
Rebecca Hartley holds the role of Research Associate at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,222.
Application Developer IV/Clemson University
Thangaradha Sivaramakrishnan is a Application Developer IV at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $101,197.
Professor/Clemson University
Jason Lucas holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,167.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Clemson University
Austin Dillard holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,166.
Law Enforcement Officer V/Clemson University
Rashad Murray works as a Law Enforcement Officer V for Clemson University. Rashad earned $101,157 in 2026.