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 45
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Lee Wilson is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,720.
Executive Assistant II/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Penny Reid serves as a Executive Assistant II. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,720.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Minjae Woo works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Minjae earned $87,720 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Omer Sadak serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,720.
Systems Engineer II/Clemson University
Charles Carson is a Systems Engineer II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,720.
Project Manager II/Clemson University
Arthur Alvarez holds the role of Project Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,720.
Program Manager II/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Michael Scott serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,720.
Facilities Maintenance Manager II/Clemson University
Matthew Holbrooks is a Facilities Maintenance Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,689.
Facilities Maintenance Manager II/Clemson University
Robert Smith is a Facilities Maintenance Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,689.
Program Manager I/Clemson University
Jonathan Tarver is a Program Manager I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,608.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Brian Witrick is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,608.
Research Associate/Clemson University
Kimberly Hill works as a Research Associate for Clemson University. Kimberly earned $87,608 in 2026.
Development Officer/Clemson University
Katharine Ashmore is a Development Officer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,608.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Clemson University
Gregory Hunter works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II for Clemson University. Gregory earned $87,608 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Qiping Fan serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,608.
Extension Associate/Clemson University
Mindy Sandifer is a Extension Associate at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,608.
Application Developer III/Clemson University
Matthew Burt is a Application Developer III at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,608.
Application Developer IV/Clemson University
Matthew Carter holds the role of Application Developer IV at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,608.
Principal Lecturer/Clemson University
Eric Lapin holds the role of Principal Lecturer at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,546.
Grants Administrator II/Clemson University
Melinda Fischer is a Grants Administrator II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,500.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Lyndsey Deaton is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,465.
Program Manager I/Clemson University
Janet Evatt works as a Program Manager I for Clemson University. Janet earned $87,408 in 2026.
Principal Lecturer/Clemson University
William Tumblin holds the role of Principal Lecturer at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,382.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Amanda Bridges serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,276.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Rachel Wagner is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,252.
Principal Lecturer/Clemson University
Melissa Sternhagen holds the role of Principal Lecturer at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,087.
Program Coordinator II/Clemson University
Cynthia Sauer is a Program Coordinator II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,000.
Athletics Administrator/Clemson University
Kevin Bell works as a Athletics Administrator for Clemson University. Kevin earned $87,000 in 2026.
Public Information Director II/Clemson University
Shawn Haney is a Public Information Director II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $87,000.
Project Manager II/Clemson University
John Kozlowski holds the role of Project Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,861.
Athletics Administrator/Clemson University
Kathryn Koning works as a Athletics Administrator for Clemson University. Kathryn earned $86,852 in 2026.
Systems Engineer I/Clemson University
David Standridge works as a Systems Engineer I for Clemson University. David earned $86,851 in 2026.
Student Services Manager II/Clemson University
Karen Thompson holds the role of Student Services Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,836.
Program Manager I/Clemson University
Rebecca Harkless works as a Program Manager I for Clemson University. Rebecca earned $86,779 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Clemson University
Russell Hardee works as a Program Manager II for Clemson University. Russell earned $86,736 in 2026.
Facilities Maintenance Manager II/Clemson University
Ralph Mcdonald holds the role of Facilities Maintenance Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,728.
Athletics Administrator/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Matthew Glenn serves as a Athletics Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,711.
Application Developer III/Clemson University
Michelle Wood holds the role of Application Developer III at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,711.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Elizabeth Jemison works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Elizabeth earned $86,700 in 2026.
Academic Program Director/Clemson University
Jessica Martin works as a Academic Program Director for Clemson University. Jessica earned $86,700 in 2026.