South Carolina / Clemson University

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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

Student Services Program Coordinator II

108 · $52,669

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 49

Bryan Lee

IT Consultant II/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$83,227

Base pay: $83,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,227

Bryan Lee works as a IT Consultant II for Clemson University. Bryan earned $83,227 in 2026.

Joel Blancaflor

Systems Engineer I/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$83,227

Base pay: $83,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,227

At Clemson University, Joel Blancaflor serves as a Systems Engineer I. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,227.

Anne Ruiz Sportman

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$83,201

Base pay: $83,201
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,201

Anne Ruiz Sportman works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Anne earned $83,201 in 2026.

Emilie Adams

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$83,196

Base pay: $83,196
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,196

At Clemson University, Emilie Adams serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,196.

Elizabeth Newton

Executive Assistant I/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$83,186

Base pay: $83,186
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,186

Elizabeth Newton is a Executive Assistant I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $83,186.

James Plampin

Senior Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$83,122

Base pay: $83,122
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,122

James Plampin works as a Senior Lecturer for Clemson University. James earned $83,122 in 2026.

Alan Coulson

Principal Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$83,041

Base pay: $83,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,041

Alan Coulson holds the role of Principal Lecturer at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,041.

Jacob Taylor

Scientist/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$83,036

Base pay: $83,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,036

At Clemson University, Jacob Taylor serves as a Scientist. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,036.

Aaron Martin

Application Developer III/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,964

Base pay: $82,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,964

Aaron Martin holds the role of Application Developer III at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,964.

Gerry Derksen

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,944

Base pay: $82,944
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,944

Gerry Derksen is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $82,944.

Michael Berry

Program Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,904

Base pay: $82,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,904

Michael Berry works as a Program Manager I for Clemson University. Michael earned $82,904 in 2026.

Anne Grant

Librarian/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,799

Base pay: $82,799
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,799

Anne Grant works as a Librarian for Clemson University. Anne earned $82,799 in 2026.

Jonathan Harp

Senior Web Developer/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,755

Base pay: $82,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,755

Jonathan Harp works as a Senior Web Developer for Clemson University. Jonathan earned $82,755 in 2026.

Apoorva Kapadia

Visiting Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,754

Base pay: $82,754
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,754

Apoorva Kapadia holds the role of Visiting Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,754.

Scott Dutkiewicz

Librarian/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,682

Base pay: $82,682
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,682

Scott Dutkiewicz is a Librarian at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $82,682.

Bradley Crowe

Athletic Trainer/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,661

Base pay: $82,661
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,661

Bradley Crowe holds the role of Athletic Trainer at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,661.

James Mann

Research Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,650

Base pay: $82,650
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,650

James Mann works as a Research Associate for Clemson University. James earned $82,650 in 2026.

Thomas Gallien

Project Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,549

Base pay: $82,549
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,549

Thomas Gallien holds the role of Project Manager I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,549.

Mira Mihajlovich

Grants Administrator II/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,549

Base pay: $82,549
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,549

Mira Mihajlovich is a Grants Administrator II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $82,549.

Esther Kauffman

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,510

Base pay: $82,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,510

Esther Kauffman holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,510.

Benny Smith

Program Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,487

Base pay: $82,487
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,487

At Clemson University, Benny Smith serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,487.

Chloe Greene

Student Services Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,484

Base pay: $82,484
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,484

Chloe Greene holds the role of Student Services Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,484.

Ryan Visser

Principal Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,482

Base pay: $82,482
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,482

Ryan Visser is a Principal Lecturer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $82,482.

Jessica Pelfrey

Student Services Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,441

Base pay: $82,441
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,441

Jessica Pelfrey works as a Student Services Manager II for Clemson University. Jessica earned $82,441 in 2026.

Allison Patton

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,362

Base pay: $82,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,362

Allison Patton holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,362.

Christa Smith

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,346

Base pay: $82,346
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,346

At Clemson University, Christa Smith serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,346.

George Ellison

Academic Program Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,340

Base pay: $82,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,340

At Clemson University, George Ellison serves as a Academic Program Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,340.

C Cooper

Associate Librarian/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,173

Base pay: $82,173
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,173

At Clemson University, C Cooper serves as a Associate Librarian. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,173.

Khristy Glover

Administrative Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,132

Base pay: $82,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,132

Khristy Glover works as a Administrative Manager I for Clemson University. Khristy earned $82,132 in 2026.

Kathryn Calpino

Physical Therapist I/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,132

Base pay: $82,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,132

Kathryn Calpino works as a Physical Therapist I for Clemson University. Kathryn earned $82,132 in 2026.

Cassidy Boyle

Human Services Coordinator III/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,132

Base pay: $82,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,132

Cassidy Boyle is a Human Services Coordinator III at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $82,132.

Katheryn Cato

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,132

Base pay: $82,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,132

At Clemson University, Katheryn Cato serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,132.

Robert Massey

Student Services Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,132

Base pay: $82,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,132

At Clemson University, Robert Massey serves as a Student Services Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,132.

Abbey Sheppard

Grants Administrator II/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,132

Base pay: $82,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,132

Abbey Sheppard works as a Grants Administrator II for Clemson University. Abbey earned $82,132 in 2026.

Elisabeth Whaley

Training and Development Manager/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,132

Base pay: $82,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,132

Elisabeth Whaley holds the role of Training and Development Manager at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,132.

Ashley Sharpe

Project Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,132

Base pay: $82,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,132

Ashley Sharpe holds the role of Project Manager I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,132.

Cynthia Todd

Senior Web Developer/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,132

Base pay: $82,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,132

Cynthia Todd is a Senior Web Developer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $82,132.

Jessie Griffis Kiser

Senior Information Systems / Business An/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,000

Base pay: $82,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,000

Jessie Griffis Kiser is a Senior Information Systems / Business An at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $82,000.

Julia George

Senior Lecturer/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,000

Base pay: $82,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,000

Julia George works as a Senior Lecturer for Clemson University. Julia earned $82,000 in 2026.

Lidia Gual Gonzalez

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$82,000

Base pay: $82,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,000

Lidia Gual Gonzalez is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $82,000.