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 6
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
At Clemson University, David Bruce serves as a Department Chair/Head. Their 2026 pay totaled $196,124.
Visiting Professor/Clemson University
Robert Halfacre holds the role of Visiting Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $195,840.
Professor/Clemson University
Ya Ping Sun holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $195,698.
Professor/Clemson University
Ronald Gimbel is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $195,340.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Angeline Scheinbaum serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $195,317.
Professor/Clemson University
Brygg Ullmer holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $195,048.
Higher Education Attorney/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Robert Wilkins serves as a Higher Education Attorney. Their 2026 pay totaled $195,032.
Professor/Clemson University
James Strickland holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $195,000.
Athletics Coach/Clemson University
Mark Elliott is a Athletics Coach at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $195,000.
Professor/Clemson University
Josep Rutllant Labeaga holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $195,000.
Clinical Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Callie Fogle serves as a Clinical Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $195,000.
Professor/Clemson University
Jonathan Fogle works as a Professor for Clemson University. Jonathan earned $195,000 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Paul Cassak holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $195,000.
Named Professor/Clemson University
John Alexander holds the role of Named Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $194,871.
Professor/Clemson University
Mark Leising is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $194,869.
Professor/Clemson University
Petro Maksymovych works as a Professor for Clemson University. Petro earned $193,800 in 2026.
Associate Vice President/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Brian Watkins serves as a Associate Vice President. Their 2026 pay totaled $193,800.
Director/Clemson University
Mark Krystofik holds the role of Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $192,833.
Development Officer/Clemson University
Brandy Page is a Development Officer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $192,737.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Courtney Yazzie holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $192,549.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Yoon Soo Nam is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $192,542.
Professor/Clemson University
Howard Bodenhorn is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $192,433.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
Richard Watkins holds the role of Department Chair/Head at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $192,064.
Professor/Clemson University
Lin Zhu is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $191,964.
Associate Dean/Clemson University
Michelle Cook is a Associate Dean at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $191,948.
Physician/Clemson University
Douglas Reeves Jr is a Physician at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $191,752.
Director/Clemson University
At Clemson University, James Grieger serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $191,695.
Assistant Coach/Clemson University
Paul Hogan is a Assistant Coach at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $191,587.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Sarah Harcum serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $191,560.
Assistant Vice President/Clemson University
Jarrod Bruder holds the role of Assistant Vice President at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $191,381.
Professor/Clemson University
Jerry Tessendorf works as a Professor for Clemson University. Jerry earned $190,866 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
George Petersen is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $190,779.
Endowed Chair/Clemson University
Venkat Krovi works as a Endowed Chair for Clemson University. Venkat earned $190,409 in 2026.
Clinical Professor/Clemson University
Paul Gordon Ross works as a Clinical Professor for Clemson University. Paul earned $190,000 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Joanne Smith works as a Professor for Clemson University. Joanne earned $190,000 in 2026.
Clinical Professor/Clemson University
Lisa Ebner works as a Clinical Professor for Clemson University. Lisa earned $190,000 in 2026.
Clinical Professor/Clemson University
Hector Zerpa works as a Clinical Professor for Clemson University. Hector earned $190,000 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Matthew Lewis holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,123.
Development Officer/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Christopher Peters serves as a Development Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,119.
Development Officer/Clemson University
Douglas Gray is a Development Officer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $188,985.