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 7
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Sharon Sheridan holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $188,715.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Lori Tribble holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $188,715.
Assistant Coach/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Deandre Mcdaniel serves as a Assistant Coach. Their 2026 pay totaled $188,700.
Professor/Clemson University
Igor Luzinov is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $188,372.
Associate Vice President/Clemson University
Kristen Lawson is a Associate Vice President at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $188,275.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Ryan Polk works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Ryan earned $188,249 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Jesse Gardner holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $188,249.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
Charles Privette Iii is a Department Chair/Head at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $187,928.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
Carlyle Brewster is a Department Chair/Head at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $187,915.
Professor/Clemson University
Michael Makowsky works as a Professor for Clemson University. Michael earned $187,891 in 2026.
Director/Clemson University
Melissa Kelley holds the role of Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $187,731.
Senior Systems Architect/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Matthew Chambers serves as a Senior Systems Architect. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,731.
Development Officer/Clemson University
Jordan Perkins works as a Development Officer for Clemson University. Jordan earned $187,731 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Eileen Kraemer is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $187,312.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Debora Rodrigues serves as a Department Chair/Head. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,001.
Director/Clemson University
Tracy Walters holds the role of Director at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $186,850.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Patrick Warren serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $186,813.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, John Andrae serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $186,766.
Professor/Clemson University
Scott Husson holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $186,123.
Director/Clemson University
Lee Currington works as a Director for Clemson University. Lee earned $186,112 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Anastasia Thyroff works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Anastasia earned $185,931 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Yiwen Gao works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Yiwen earned $185,000 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Erin Hawkins holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $184,828.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Thomas Poehlman is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $184,705.
Athletics Administrator/Clemson University
Tyler Clements holds the role of Athletics Administrator at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $184,620.
Professor/Clemson University
Robert Prucka works as a Professor for Clemson University. Robert earned $184,335 in 2026.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Lisa Beeler works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Lisa earned $184,221 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Robert Tamura serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $184,136.
Professor/Clemson University
Christopher Gorry holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $183,956.
Associate Dean/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Lior Rennert serves as a Associate Dean. Their 2026 pay totaled $183,651.
Department Chair/Head/Clemson University
Kevin Taaffe holds the role of Department Chair/Head at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $183,607.
Development Officer/Clemson University
Daniel Wiseman works as a Development Officer for Clemson University. Daniel earned $183,600 in 2026.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
David Drukker holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $183,600.
Endowed Chair/Clemson University
Mark Johnson works as a Endowed Chair for Clemson University. Mark earned $183,581 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Thomas Sharkey serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $183,350.
Associate Professor/Clemson University
Jack Wolf holds the role of Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $182,960.
Named Professor/Clemson University
Ganesh Venayagamoorthy works as a Named Professor for Clemson University. Ganesh earned $182,638 in 2026.
Associate Dean/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Bryan Miller serves as a Associate Dean. Their 2026 pay totaled $182,584.
Director/Clemson University
John Hannon works as a Director for Clemson University. John earned $182,516 in 2026.
Director/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Amin Bibo serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $182,516.