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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 55

Kimberly Gibson

Alumni/Development Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,780
Base pay
$76,780
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,780

Kimberly Gibson works as a Alumni/Development Manager II for Clemson University. Kimberly earned $76,780 in 2026.

Kathleen Kearney

Program Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,768
Base pay
$76,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,768

Kathleen Kearney is a Program Manager I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $76,768.

Kevin Magin

Fire Safety Officer IV/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,741
Base pay
$76,741
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,741

Kevin Magin holds the role of Fire Safety Officer IV at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,741.

Jeffrey Hopkins

Operations Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,713
Base pay
$76,713
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,713

At Clemson University, Jeffrey Hopkins serves as a Operations Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,713.

Marjorie Thomas

Extension Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

Marjorie Thomas works as a Extension Associate for Clemson University. Marjorie earned $76,657 in 2026.

Justin Ballew

Extension Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

Justin Ballew is a Extension Associate at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $76,657.

Valerie Jones

Grants Administrator I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

Valerie Jones holds the role of Grants Administrator I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,657.

J Barker

Engineer/Associate Engineer III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

At Clemson University, J Barker serves as a Engineer/Associate Engineer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,657.

Jennifer Tonkin

Program Coordinator II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

At Clemson University, Jennifer Tonkin serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,657.

Ashley Jones

Public Information Director II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

At Clemson University, Ashley Jones serves as a Public Information Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,657.

Chad Carter

Extension Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

Chad Carter holds the role of Extension Associate at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,657.

Paris Mebane

Extension Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

Paris Mebane works as a Extension Associate for Clemson University. Paris earned $76,657 in 2026.

Melinda Finkle

Student Services Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

Melinda Finkle is a Student Services Manager I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $76,657.

Michelle Altman

Extension Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

Michelle Altman works as a Extension Associate for Clemson University. Michelle earned $76,657 in 2026.

Taylor Sieling

IT Consultant II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

Taylor Sieling works as a IT Consultant II for Clemson University. Taylor earned $76,657 in 2026.

Jacob Beach

Program Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

Jacob Beach is a Program Manager I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $76,657.

Jessica Jones

Senior Web Developer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

Jessica Jones works as a Senior Web Developer for Clemson University. Jessica earned $76,657 in 2026.

Jay Propst

Senior Web Developer/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

Jay Propst is a Senior Web Developer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $76,657.

Loria Cass

Grants Administrator I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

Loria Cass holds the role of Grants Administrator I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,657.

Melissa Bales

Extension Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

Melissa Bales holds the role of Extension Associate at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,657.

Nestor Nazario Yepiz

Research Associate/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

Nestor Nazario Yepiz works as a Research Associate for Clemson University. Nestor earned $76,657 in 2026.

James Spangenberg

Application Developer III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,653
Base pay
$76,653
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,653

James Spangenberg holds the role of Application Developer III at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,653.

Amy Massingill

Program Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,584
Base pay
$76,584
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,584

Amy Massingill works as a Program Manager I for Clemson University. Amy earned $76,584 in 2026.

Kelly Bollinger

Program Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,584
Base pay
$76,584
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,584

Kelly Bollinger works as a Program Manager I for Clemson University. Kelly earned $76,584 in 2026.

Steven Kennedy

Law Enforcement Officer III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,521
Base pay
$76,521
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,521

At Clemson University, Steven Kennedy serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,521.

Jarvis Pitts

Law Enforcement Officer III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,521
Base pay
$76,521
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,521

At Clemson University, Jarvis Pitts serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,521.

Matthew Davis

Law Enforcement Officer III/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,521
Base pay
$76,521
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,521

Matthew Davis holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,521.

Cynthia Seaborn

Grants Administrator I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,511
Base pay
$76,511
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,511

Cynthia Seaborn works as a Grants Administrator I for Clemson University. Cynthia earned $76,511 in 2026.

Roberto Risso

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,500
Base pay
$76,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,500

Roberto Risso is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $76,500.

Ivy Duckett

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,500
Base pay
$76,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,500

At Clemson University, Ivy Duckett serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,500.

Stephen Price

Systems Engineer I/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,500
Base pay
$76,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,500

Stephen Price works as a Systems Engineer I for Clemson University. Stephen earned $76,500 in 2026.

Hannah Hollingsworth

Project Coordinator/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,500
Base pay
$76,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,500

Hannah Hollingsworth is a Project Coordinator at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $76,500.

Kathryn Wiley

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,500
Base pay
$76,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,500

Kathryn Wiley holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,500.

Austin Steelman

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,500
Base pay
$76,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,500

Austin Steelman holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,500.

Camden Burd

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,500
Base pay
$76,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,500

At Clemson University, Camden Burd serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,500.

Sarah Groh

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,500
Base pay
$76,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,500

At Clemson University, Sarah Groh serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,500.

Carlos Sandoval

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,500
Base pay
$76,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,500

Carlos Sandoval is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $76,500.

William Casey

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,500
Base pay
$76,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,500

William Casey is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $76,500.

Cerenity Collins

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,500
Base pay
$76,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,500

Cerenity Collins holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,500.

Charles Wright

Student Services Manager II/Clemson University

2026 total comp
$76,500
Base pay
$76,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,500

Charles Wright holds the role of Student Services Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,500.