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Clemson University

Source file: South Carolina — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Employees
3,698
Median total
$85,097
Highest record
$549,312

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$50,000$250,308+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$100,324 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$54,755
$63,954
$85,097
$117,680
$166,455

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).

Largest job titles

Professor
346 · $146,760
Associate Professor
310 · $106,725
Assistant Professor
277 · $94,095
Principal Lecturer
95 · $78,871

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 34

Jennifer Potts

Project Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$101,127
Base pay
$101,127
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,127

At Clemson University, Jennifer Potts serves as a Project Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,127.

Thomas Bilbo

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$101,075
Base pay
$101,075
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,075

Thomas Bilbo works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Thomas earned $101,075 in 2026.

Jenna Hershberger

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$101,075
Base pay
$101,075
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,075

Jenna Hershberger works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Jenna earned $101,075 in 2026.

Alastair Boulding

Professor of Practice/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$101,067
Base pay
$101,067
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,067

At Clemson University, Alastair Boulding serves as a Professor of Practice. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,067.

Gregory Linke

Program Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$101,062
Base pay
$101,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,062

Gregory Linke holds the role of Program Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,062.

Amira Jadoon

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$101,056
Base pay
$101,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,056

Amira Jadoon is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $101,056.

Joseph Mai

Department Chair/Head/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,980
Base pay
$100,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,980

Joseph Mai holds the role of Department Chair/Head at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,980.

Anna Seekatz

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,878
Base pay
$100,878
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,878

Anna Seekatz holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,878.

James Lewis

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,878
Base pay
$100,878
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,878

James Lewis holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,878.

Joel Williams

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,843
Base pay
$100,843
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,843

Joel Williams works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Joel earned $100,843 in 2026.

Trevor Rife

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,837
Base pay
$100,837
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,837

Trevor Rife works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Trevor earned $100,837 in 2026.

Alan Johnson

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,772
Base pay
$100,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,772

Alan Johnson works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Alan earned $100,772 in 2026.

Kelley Woods

Program Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,749
Base pay
$100,749
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,749

Kelley Woods works as a Program Manager II for Clemson University. Kelley earned $100,749 in 2026.

Patrick Hiesl

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,692
Base pay
$100,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,692

At Clemson University, Patrick Hiesl serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,692.

Shari Rodriguez

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,598
Base pay
$100,598
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,598

Shari Rodriguez works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Shari earned $100,598 in 2026.

Haiying Liang

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,588
Base pay
$100,588
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,588

Haiying Liang holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,588.

Jeremy Barnes

Research Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,585
Base pay
$100,585
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,585

Jeremy Barnes works as a Research Associate for Clemson University. Jeremy earned $100,585 in 2026.

Christina Leard

Program Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,585
Base pay
$100,585
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,585

Christina Leard holds the role of Program Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,585.

Lori Kinley

Program Manager III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,469
Base pay
$100,469
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,469

Lori Kinley works as a Program Manager III for Clemson University. Lori earned $100,469 in 2026.

Qingshan Chen

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,429
Base pay
$100,429
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,429

Qingshan Chen holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,429.

Christopher Jones

Application Developer IV/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,289
Base pay
$100,289
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,289

At Clemson University, Christopher Jones serves as a Application Developer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,289.

Russell Hubbard

Engineer/Associate Engineer IV/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,238
Base pay
$100,238
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,238

At Clemson University, Russell Hubbard serves as a Engineer/Associate Engineer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,238.

Matthew Turnbull

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,229
Base pay
$100,229
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,229

At Clemson University, Matthew Turnbull serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,229.

Jeremy Grieshop

Application Developer IV/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,156
Base pay
$100,156
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,156

Jeremy Grieshop works as a Application Developer IV for Clemson University. Jeremy earned $100,156 in 2026.

Jasmine Townsend

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,148
Base pay
$100,148
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,148

At Clemson University, Jasmine Townsend serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,148.

Min Cao

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,094
Base pay
$100,094
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,094

At Clemson University, Min Cao serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,094.

Bhupinder Singh Jatana

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,089
Base pay
$100,089
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,089

Bhupinder Singh Jatana holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,089.

Andrei Alexandrov

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,022
Base pay
$100,022
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,022

Andrei Alexandrov works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Andrei earned $100,022 in 2026.

Sarah Balas

Grants Administrator III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,000
Base pay
$100,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,000

Sarah Balas holds the role of Grants Administrator III at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,000.

Amber Dees

Program Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,000
Base pay
$100,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,000

Amber Dees works as a Program Manager II for Clemson University. Amber earned $100,000 in 2026.

Chloe Ogden

Program Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,000
Base pay
$100,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,000

Chloe Ogden is a Program Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $100,000.

Sarah Swofford

Program Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,000
Base pay
$100,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,000

Sarah Swofford is a Program Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $100,000.

Daniel Jones

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,000
Base pay
$100,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,000

Daniel Jones is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $100,000.

Lindsey Thiessen

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,000
Base pay
$100,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,000

Lindsey Thiessen holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,000.

Richard Carter

Senior Systems Engineer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,000
Base pay
$100,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,000

At Clemson University, Richard Carter serves as a Senior Systems Engineer. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,000.

Harold Hutchison

Senior IT Security Administrator/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,000
Base pay
$100,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,000

Harold Hutchison works as a Senior IT Security Administrator for Clemson University. Harold earned $100,000 in 2026.

Idalia Sierra Augustinus

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$100,000
Base pay
$100,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,000

Idalia Sierra Augustinus is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $100,000.

Stephen Hubbard

Visiting Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$99,960
Base pay
$99,960
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,960

At Clemson University, Stephen Hubbard serves as a Visiting Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,960.

Amanda Fine

Principal Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$99,913
Base pay
$99,913
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,913

At Clemson University, Amanda Fine serves as a Principal Lecturer. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,913.

Jonathan Croft

Senior Extension Agent/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$99,792
Base pay
$99,792
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,792

Jonathan Croft is a Senior Extension Agent at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $99,792.