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 9
Professor/Clemson University
Goutam Koley holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $175,000.
Clinical Associate Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Leonardo Brito serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $175,000.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Maria Peresin serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $175,000.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Jonathan Templin serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $175,000.
Professor/Clemson University
Marc Birtwistle is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $174,818.
Professor/Clemson University
Christopher Edrington works as a Professor for Clemson University. Christopher earned $174,809 in 2026.
Alumni Professor/Clemson University
Lesly Temesvari holds the role of Alumni Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $174,212.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Sayan Gupta serves as a Assistant Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $173,894.
Veterinarian/Clemson University
Kathryn Gibson holds the role of Veterinarian at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $173,850.
Extension Director-Associate/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Deon Legette serves as a Extension Director-Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $173,808.
Extension Director-Associate/Clemson University
Matthew Burns is a Extension Director-Associate at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $173,808.
Extension Director-Associate/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Blake Lanford serves as a Extension Director-Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $173,808.
Assistant Vice President/Clemson University
Angela Lockman works as a Assistant Vice President for Clemson University. Angela earned $173,421 in 2026.
Assistant Vice President/Clemson University
Martha Ciccarelli is a Assistant Vice President at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $173,400.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, John Mueller serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $173,008.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Shuangshuang Jin serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $172,941.
Associate Dean/Clemson University
Jeffrey Fine holds the role of Associate Dean at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,642.
Assistant Vice President/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Jacqueline Fontana serves as a Assistant Vice President. Their 2026 pay totaled $172,087.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Rong Ge serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $171,689.
Extension Director-Assistant/Clemson University
Brian Callahan holds the role of Extension Director-Assistant at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $171,390.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Alec Pappas is a Assistant Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $171,360.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Ronald Falta Jr serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $171,228.
Professor/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Frederick Hanssen serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $170,821.
Clinical Associate Professor/Clemson University
Phebian Davis Culler holds the role of Clinical Associate Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $170,712.
Assistant Vice President/Clemson University
Mary Price holds the role of Assistant Vice President at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $170,637.
Veterinarian/Clemson University
Radhika Kakani holds the role of Veterinarian at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $170,442.
Endowed Chair/Clemson University
Susan Duckett is a Endowed Chair at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $170,189.
Athletics Administrator/Clemson University
Ross Taylor works as a Athletics Administrator for Clemson University. Ross earned $170,177 in 2026.
Associate Dean/Clemson University
Celeste Bates holds the role of Associate Dean at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $170,085.
Assistant Professor/Clemson University
Yingru Han holds the role of Assistant Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $170,000.
Alumni Professor/Clemson University
William Bridges Jr is a Alumni Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $169,811.
Professor/Clemson University
Margaret Wiecek works as a Professor for Clemson University. Margaret earned $169,659 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
Christopher Parkinson works as a Professor for Clemson University. Christopher earned $169,589 in 2026.
Named Professor/Clemson University
Rajendra Singh holds the role of Named Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $169,319.
Physician/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Tenley Murphy serves as a Physician. Their 2026 pay totaled $169,193.
Director/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Jessica Marchant serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $169,193.
Director/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Stephanie Cooper serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $169,193.
Endowed Chair/Clemson University
Anjali Joseph works as a Endowed Chair for Clemson University. Anjali earned $169,169 in 2026.
Professor/Clemson University
William Wechter is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $168,990.
Director/Clemson University
At Clemson University, Michael Nebesky serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $168,854.