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 38
Program Manager II/Clemson University
Heather Holliday works as a Program Manager II for Clemson University. Heather earned $95,127 in 2026.
Senior Lecturer/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Zachary Leffakis serves as a Senior Lecturer. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,080.
IT Security Specialist/ Analyst III/Clemson University
At Clemson University, William Grisham serves as a IT Security Specialist/ Analyst III. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,034.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Clemson University
Katherine Kay works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I for Clemson University. Katherine earned $95,009 in 2026.
Student Services Manager III/Clemson University
Michael Anderson is a Student Services Manager III at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $95,000.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Katelyn Walzer holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,000.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Ashish Manandhar works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Ashish earned $95,000 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Michel Alexis is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $95,000.
Systems Engineer II/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Jeffrey Adams serves as a Systems Engineer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,908.
Application Developer III/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Zachary Trabookis serves as a Application Developer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,860.
Operations Manager III/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Vanessa Weston serves as a Operations Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,830.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Sarah Floyd holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,733.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Claudio Cantalupo works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Claudio earned $94,726 in 2026.
Assistant Coach/Clemson University
Jeffery Robbins is a Assistant Coach at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $94,656.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Jeong Rock Yoon is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $94,616.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Byoungmoo Kim is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $94,576.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Julianne Wenner is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $94,546.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Bradford Watson is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $94,501.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Ryan Gagnon holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,395.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
David Jacobson holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,381.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Shanna Estes is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $94,381.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Daniel Martin holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,350.
Laboratory Technologist IV/Clemson University
Daniel Thompson is a Laboratory Technologist IV at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $94,342.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Brandi Hinnant Crawford serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,292.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Anastasia Thayer works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Anastasia earned $94,254 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Clemson University
Donna Laws holds the role of Program Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,244.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Mary Ardoin works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Mary earned $94,212 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Clemson University
Randolph Boatwright works as a Program Manager II for Clemson University. Randolph earned $94,178 in 2026.
Senior Extension Agent/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Willis Culler serves as a Senior Extension Agent. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,129.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Stephen Dolan works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Stephen earned $94,095 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Kelsey Witt Dillon works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Kelsey earned $94,095 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Shyamalika Gopalan works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Shyamalika earned $94,095 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Lydia O'Halloran holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,000.
Nurse Administrator/Manager I/Clemson University
Melanie Swords holds the role of Nurse Administrator/Manager I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,981.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Khaled Abdelaziz serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,949.
Project Manager II/Clemson University
Jessica Martin holds the role of Project Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,866.
Assistant Academic Program Director/Clemson University
Jamie Patterson works as a Assistant Academic Program Director for Clemson University. Jamie earned $93,866 in 2026.
Information Systems / Business Analyst I/Clemson University
James Felder is a Information Systems / Business Analyst I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $93,866.
Student Services Manager II/Clemson University
Andrea Franklin works as a Student Services Manager II for Clemson University. Andrea earned $93,866 in 2026.
Director of Planning and Research/Clemson University
At Clemson University, William Cotton serves as a Director of Planning and Research. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,866.