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 51
Associate Professor/Clemson University
George Palacios works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. George earned $81,345 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Stephanie Hassell holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,245.
Executive Assistant I/Clemson University
Christie Ackerman is a Executive Assistant I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $81,212.
Facilities Maintenance Manager II/Clemson University
Mark Smith holds the role of Facilities Maintenance Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,212.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Matthew Nicolette works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Matthew earned $81,210 in 2026.
IT Manager I/Clemson University
Richard Kyle holds the role of IT Manager I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,168.
Senior Extension Agent/Clemson University
Jeffrey Fellers works as a Senior Extension Agent for Clemson University. Jeffrey earned $81,044 in 2026.
Information Systems / Business Analyst I/Clemson University
Jacob Gamble works as a Information Systems / Business Analyst I for Clemson University. Jacob earned $81,037 in 2026.
Athletic Trainer/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Kimberley Hill serves as a Athletic Trainer. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,037.
Program Manager I/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Jaquetta Ross serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,963.
Program Manager I/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Rachel Anderson serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,930.
Program Manager I/Clemson University
Casey Kornegay works as a Program Manager I for Clemson University. Casey earned $80,930 in 2026.
Senior Lecturer/Clemson University
Carol Hegler works as a Senior Lecturer for Clemson University. Carol earned $80,907 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Ashlyn Hardie works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Ashlyn earned $80,835 in 2026.
Project Manager I/Clemson University
Brady Anderson is a Project Manager I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $80,829.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Theresa Melton works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Theresa earned $80,824 in 2026.
Student Services Manager II/Clemson University
Paula Beecher holds the role of Student Services Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,778.
Director of Information Services/Clemson University
Michael Staton works as a Director of Information Services for Clemson University. Michael earned $80,744 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Thomas Maher is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $80,674.
Public Information Director II/Clemson University
Hillary Smith is a Public Information Director II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $80,669.
Environmental Health Manager III/Clemson University
Kerri Kwist works as a Environmental Health Manager III for Clemson University. Kerri earned $80,648 in 2026.
Web Developer/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Eduardo Nieves serves as a Web Developer. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,595.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III/Clemson University
Angela Pearson is a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $80,580.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Megan Pate works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Megan earned $80,580 in 2026.
Operations Manager III/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Gloria Freeman serves as a Operations Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,490.
Information Systems / Business Analyst I/Clemson University
Kelsey Loftus is a Information Systems / Business Analyst I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $80,490.
Application Developer III/Clemson University
Patrick Claflin is a Application Developer III at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $80,354.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Amy Cobb serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,348.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Michelle Young serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,348.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Clemson University
Charles Burks works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Clemson University. Charles earned $80,348 in 2026.
Application Developer III/Clemson University
Derek Thomas works as a Application Developer III for Clemson University. Derek earned $80,320 in 2026.
Research Associate/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Dock Houston serves as a Research Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,307.
Research Associate/Clemson University
Truman Nicholson is a Research Associate at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $80,307.
Program Manager I/Clemson University
Zachary Johnson works as a Program Manager I for Clemson University. Zachary earned $80,306 in 2026.
Engineer/Associate Engineer II/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Snowil Lopes serves as a Engineer/Associate Engineer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,282.
Principal Lecturer/Clemson University
Timothy Teitloff works as a Principal Lecturer for Clemson University. Timothy earned $80,251 in 2026.
Principal Lecturer/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Tania Houjeiry serves as a Principal Lecturer. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,168.
IT Manager I/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Anthony Work serves as a IT Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,167.
Principal Lecturer/Clemson University
Janice Lanham is a Principal Lecturer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $80,152.
Program Coordinator II/Clemson University
Thomas Beeson holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,121.