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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 43

William Munson Iii

Athletics Administrator/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,760
Base pay
$89,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,760

At Clemson University, William Munson Iii serves as a Athletics Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,760.

Ryan Cook

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,760
Base pay
$89,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,760

Ryan Cook is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $89,760.

Madison Ballard

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,760
Base pay
$89,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,760

Madison Ballard holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,760.

Qiong Su

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,760
Base pay
$89,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,760

Qiong Su holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,760.

John Barnes

Senior Extension Agent/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,725
Base pay
$89,725
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,725

At Clemson University, John Barnes serves as a Senior Extension Agent. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,725.

Joseph Grant

Information Systems / Business Analyst I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,694
Base pay
$89,694
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,694

Joseph Grant works as a Information Systems / Business Analyst I for Clemson University. Joseph earned $89,694 in 2026.

Hiral Shah

Information Systems / Business Analyst I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,694
Base pay
$89,694
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,694

Hiral Shah works as a Information Systems / Business Analyst I for Clemson University. Hiral earned $89,694 in 2026.

Brian Beer

Senior Extension Agent/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,687
Base pay
$89,687
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,687

Brian Beer works as a Senior Extension Agent for Clemson University. Brian earned $89,687 in 2026.

Michelle Gareri

Program Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,600
Base pay
$89,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,600

Michelle Gareri is a Program Manager I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $89,600.

Philip Rollins

Senior Extension Agent/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,438
Base pay
$89,438
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,438

Philip Rollins is a Senior Extension Agent at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $89,438.

Benjamin Powell

Master Extension Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,381
Base pay
$89,381
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,381

At Clemson University, Benjamin Powell serves as a Master Extension Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,381.

Amy Dabbs

Master Extension Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,381
Base pay
$89,381
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,381

Amy Dabbs holds the role of Master Extension Associate at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,381.

Rushawnda Olden

Master Extension Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,381
Base pay
$89,381
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,381

Rushawnda Olden holds the role of Master Extension Associate at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,381.

Todd Mcdonald

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,280
Base pay
$89,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,280

At Clemson University, Todd Mcdonald serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,280.

Renna Redd

Associate Librarian/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,273
Base pay
$89,273
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,273

At Clemson University, Renna Redd serves as a Associate Librarian. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,273.

J Madray

Senior Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,259
Base pay
$89,259
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,259

At Clemson University, J Madray serves as a Senior Lecturer. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,259.

Alfred Crouch

Senior Extension Agent/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,257
Base pay
$89,257
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,257

Alfred Crouch holds the role of Senior Extension Agent at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,257.

Kathryn Owens

Program Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,250
Base pay
$89,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,250

Kathryn Owens holds the role of Program Manager I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,250.

Robert Taylor

Student Services Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,141
Base pay
$89,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,141

Robert Taylor holds the role of Student Services Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,141.

Karin Albornoz Molina

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,118
Base pay
$89,118
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,118

Karin Albornoz Molina holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,118.

James Sternberg

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,118
Base pay
$89,118
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,118

James Sternberg is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $89,118.

Kenneth Toussaint

Senior Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,094
Base pay
$89,094
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,094

Kenneth Toussaint works as a Senior Lecturer for Clemson University. Kenneth earned $89,094 in 2026.

Paula Powers

Public Information Director II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$89,023
Base pay
$89,023
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,023

Paula Powers is a Public Information Director II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $89,023.

Vaiva Kalesnikaite

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$88,940
Base pay
$88,940
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,940

At Clemson University, Vaiva Kalesnikaite serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,940.

Annieka Philo

Senior Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$88,932
Base pay
$88,932
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,932

Annieka Philo works as a Senior Lecturer for Clemson University. Annieka earned $88,932 in 2026.

Amy Pope

Principal Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$88,898
Base pay
$88,898
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,898

Amy Pope works as a Principal Lecturer for Clemson University. Amy earned $88,898 in 2026.

David Scott

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$88,885
Base pay
$88,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,885

David Scott is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $88,885.

Phillip Wilder

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$88,837
Base pay
$88,837
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,837

Phillip Wilder holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,837.

Angela Naimou

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$88,740
Base pay
$88,740
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,740

Angela Naimou holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,740.

Lavender Tessmer

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$88,740
Base pay
$88,740
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,740

At Clemson University, Lavender Tessmer serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,740.

David Cherne

Information Systems / Business Analyst I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$88,740
Base pay
$88,740
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,740

David Cherne works as a Information Systems / Business Analyst I for Clemson University. David earned $88,740 in 2026.

Symatha Hughes

Information Systems / Business Analyst I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$88,740
Base pay
$88,740
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,740

Symatha Hughes is a Information Systems / Business Analyst I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $88,740.

Jeremy Monday

Academic Program Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$88,739
Base pay
$88,739
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,739

Jeremy Monday works as a Academic Program Director for Clemson University. Jeremy earned $88,739 in 2026.

Erin Hunter

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$88,651
Base pay
$88,651
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,651

Erin Hunter holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,651.

Maria Herbst

Athletics Administrator/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$88,651
Base pay
$88,651
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,651

At Clemson University, Maria Herbst serves as a Athletics Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,651.

Scot Cole

Systems Engineer I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$88,651
Base pay
$88,651
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,651

Scot Cole is a Systems Engineer I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $88,651.

Catherine Freeman

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$88,651
Base pay
$88,651
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,651

At Clemson University, Catherine Freeman serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,651.

David Fields

Project Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$88,651
Base pay
$88,651
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,651

David Fields holds the role of Project Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,651.

Jennifer Sanders

Alumni/Development Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$88,651
Base pay
$88,651
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,651

At Clemson University, Jennifer Sanders serves as a Alumni/Development Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,651.

Brad Walters

Program Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$88,651
Base pay
$88,651
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,651

Brad Walters holds the role of Program Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,651.