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 63
Fire Safety Officer III/Clemson University
Thomas Viergever works as a Fire Safety Officer III for Clemson University. Thomas earned $69,293 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Clemson University
Stephanie Li works as a Program Coordinator II for Clemson University. Stephanie earned $69,265 in 2026.
Laboratory Technologist IV/Clemson University
Timothy Pruett works as a Laboratory Technologist IV for Clemson University. Timothy earned $69,223 in 2026.
Extension Agent/Clemson University
At Clemson University, David Dewitt serves as a Extension Agent. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,219.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III/Clemson University
Cynthia Jefferson is a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $69,156.
Grants Administrator I/Clemson University
Casey Summerour works as a Grants Administrator I for Clemson University. Casey earned $69,111 in 2026.
Student Services Manager I/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Sherece Smith serves as a Student Services Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,031.
Laboratory Technologist III/Clemson University
Steven Chambers holds the role of Laboratory Technologist III at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,015.
Athletics Administrator/Clemson University
Valerie Johnson is a Athletics Administrator at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $69,000.
Grants Administrator I/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Fredrick Keith serves as a Grants Administrator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,000.
Student Services Manager I/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Stephanie Winkler serves as a Student Services Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,991.
Student Services Manager I/Clemson University
Kristin Fuller works as a Student Services Manager I for Clemson University. Kristin earned $68,991 in 2026.
Information Systems / Business Analyst I/Clemson University
David Sargent holds the role of Information Systems / Business Analyst I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,991.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III/Clemson University
Denise Steadman holds the role of Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,987.
Student Services Manager I/Clemson University
Taylor Rosenberger is a Student Services Manager I at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $68,952.
Principal Lecturer/Clemson University
Pooja Puneet is a Principal Lecturer at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $68,904.
Grants Administrator I/Clemson University
Judith Melissa Freudenberger holds the role of Grants Administrator I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,850.
Student Services Manager I/Clemson University
Christopher Cox holds the role of Student Services Manager I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,835.
Program Coordinator II/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Debbie Towery serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,835.
Student Services Manager I/Clemson University
Victoria Roberts holds the role of Student Services Manager I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,835.
Student Services Manager II/Clemson University
Benjamin Blodgett holds the role of Student Services Manager II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,835.
Administrative Coordinator II/Clemson University
Stephanie Phillips works as a Administrative Coordinator II for Clemson University. Stephanie earned $68,835 in 2026.
Building/Grounds Manager/Clemson University
At Clemson University, David Vandeventer serves as a Building/Grounds Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,805.
Building/Grounds Manager/Clemson University
Wanda Smith works as a Building/Grounds Manager for Clemson University. Wanda earned $68,805 in 2026.
Building/Grounds Manager/Clemson University
Kristen Price is a Building/Grounds Manager at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $68,805.
Extension Agent/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Miracle Lewis serves as a Extension Agent. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,592.
Agricultural/Animal Associate II/Clemson University
Elliot Mayer works as a Agricultural/Animal Associate II for Clemson University. Elliot earned $68,507 in 2026.
Fire Safety Officer II/Clemson University
David Clifton is a Fire Safety Officer II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $68,501.
Fire Safety Officer II/Clemson University
Brandon Herrington is a Fire Safety Officer II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $68,501.
Extension Associate/Clemson University
Shana Madden holds the role of Extension Associate at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,444.
Project Manager I/Clemson University
Benjamin Bottoms works as a Project Manager I for Clemson University. Benjamin earned $68,411 in 2026.
Training and Development Manager/Clemson University
John Chorazak works as a Training and Development Manager for Clemson University. John earned $68,411 in 2026.
Project Manager I/Clemson University
James Link works as a Project Manager I for Clemson University. James earned $68,411 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Clemson University
Robert Stephens holds the role of Program Manager I at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,411.
Research Associate/Clemson University
Michael Atkins holds the role of Research Associate at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,382.
Application Developer III/Clemson University
Robert Holladay is a Application Developer III at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $68,356.
Assistant Librarian/Clemson University
Tara Wood Seefeldt works as a Assistant Librarian for Clemson University. Tara earned $68,340 in 2026.
Curriculum Coordinator II/Clemson University
Yaswanth Mulakala holds the role of Curriculum Coordinator II at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,340.
Graphics Manager II/Clemson University
Thomas Messervy is a Graphics Manager II at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $68,231.
Senior Lecturer/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Andrew Mannheimer serves as a Senior Lecturer. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,085.