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 41
Assistant Academic Program Director/Clemson University
Lee Petitgout holds the role of Assistant Academic Program Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,988.
Program Manager II/Clemson University
Kristina Sanderson is a Program Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $91,988.
Information Systems / Business Analyst I/Clemson University
Jeffrey Elrod holds the role of Information Systems / Business Analyst I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,955.
Database Administrator II/Clemson University
J Saylors works as a Database Administrator II for Clemson University. J earned $91,918 in 2026.
Project Manager I/Clemson University
At Clemson University, James Cope serves as a Project Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,839.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Allison Traylor works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Allison earned $91,836 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Kenneth Robinson serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,814.
Public Information Director II/Clemson University
Jordan Plumblee works as a Public Information Director II for Clemson University. Jordan earned $91,800 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Kendra Johnson works as a Professor for Clemson University. Kendra earned $91,800 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Johannes Schmidt is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $91,800.
Professor/Clemson University
Eric Touya works as a Professor for Clemson University. Eric earned $91,800 in 2026.
Systems Engineer I/Clemson University
Joseph Bernard works as a Systems Engineer I for Clemson University. Joseph earned $91,800 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Frank Ordia holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,800.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Tara Doucet O'Hare holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,800.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Md Tareq Ferdous Khan holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,800.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Kortney Hutchison serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,800.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Manuel Fierro Calisto serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,800.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Fnu Dipti holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,800.
Senior Consultant/Clemson University
Michael Howley is a Senior Consultant at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $91,800.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Andrew Jezewski is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $91,800.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Reed Goodman works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Reed earned $91,800 in 2026.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Amanda Duncan serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,800.
Professor/Clemson University
Shannon Robert is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $91,800.
Project Manager I/Clemson University
John Trotter is a Project Manager I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $91,800.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Douglas Hecker is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $91,771.
Information Systems / Business Analyst I/Clemson University
Joshua Moore works as a Information Systems / Business Analyst I for Clemson University. Joshua earned $91,629 in 2026.
Operations Manager III/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Christopher Miller serves as a Operations Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,582.
Master Extension Associate/Clemson University
Kevin Burkett works as a Master Extension Associate for Clemson University. Kevin earned $91,567 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Radwa Eissa is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $91,500.
Assistant Librarian/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Nicholas Richbell serves as a Assistant Librarian. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,406.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Emily Howell serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,392.
Director/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Candice Heatherly serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,362.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Yefan Nian works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Yefan earned $91,172 in 2026.
Athletics Administrator/Clemson University
Christopher Woody works as a Athletics Administrator for Clemson University. Christopher earned $91,100 in 2026.
Principal Lecturer/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Daniel Anderson serves as a Principal Lecturer. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,087.
Senior Lecturer/Clemson University
Catherine Hochrine is a Senior Lecturer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $91,086.
Principal Lecturer/Clemson University
Colin Mcmillen holds the role of Principal Lecturer at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,074.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Chung Yi Lin is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $91,000.
Senior Lecturer/Clemson University
James Liddle is a Senior Lecturer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $90,990.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Jacquelynn Malloy holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,950.