South Carolina / Clemson University

Agency file

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

Student Services Program Coordinator II

108 · $52,669

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 10

Andrew Duchowski

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$168,531

Base pay: $168,531
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,531

At Clemson University, Andrew Duchowski serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $168,531.

Sukumar Brahma

Named Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$168,479

Base pay: $168,479
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,479

Sukumar Brahma is a Named Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $168,479.

Stefan Bock

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$168,300

Base pay: $168,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,300

Stefan Bock works as a Director for Clemson University. Stefan earned $168,300 in 2026.

Haizhong Wang

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$168,182

Base pay: $168,182
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,182

Haizhong Wang holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $168,182.

Juan Xu

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$168,065

Base pay: $168,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,065

Juan Xu is a Director at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $168,065.

Anthony Keinath

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$167,624

Base pay: $167,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,624

At Clemson University, Anthony Keinath serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $167,624.

Yue Wang

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$167,000

Base pay: $167,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,000

Yue Wang holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,000.

Kathleen Valentine

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$166,894

Base pay: $166,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,894

Kathleen Valentine works as a Professor for Clemson University. Kathleen earned $166,894 in 2026.

Larissa Kelly

Assistant Vice President/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$166,872

Base pay: $166,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,872

Larissa Kelly works as a Assistant Vice President for Clemson University. Larissa earned $166,872 in 2026.

Darbi Roberts

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$166,872

Base pay: $166,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,872

Darbi Roberts works as a Director for Clemson University. Darbi earned $166,872 in 2026.

David Lee

Assistant Vice President/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$166,455

Base pay: $166,455
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,455

David Lee is a Assistant Vice President at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $166,455.

William Lasser

Alumni Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$166,063

Base pay: $166,063
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,063

At Clemson University, William Lasser serves as a Alumni Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $166,063.

Lucia Gonzales

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$165,791

Base pay: $165,791
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,791

Lucia Gonzales works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Lucia earned $165,791 in 2026.

Michael Cannon

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$165,447

Base pay: $165,447
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,447

Michael Cannon is a Director at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $165,447.

Wael Abd Almageed

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$164,985

Base pay: $164,985
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,985

Wael Abd Almageed holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,985.

Charles Santerre

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$164,879

Base pay: $164,879
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,879

Charles Santerre is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $164,879.

Jesse Moore

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$164,772

Base pay: $164,772
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,772

Jesse Moore is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $164,772.

Konstantin Kornev

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$164,537

Base pay: $164,537
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,537

At Clemson University, Konstantin Kornev serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,537.

Michelle Cato

Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$164,265

Base pay: $164,265
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,265

Michelle Cato is a Director at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $164,265.

Stephen Duzan

Athletics Administrator/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$164,265

Base pay: $164,265
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,265

Stephen Duzan works as a Athletics Administrator for Clemson University. Stephen earned $164,265 in 2026.

Steve Higareda

IT Director II/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$164,265

Base pay: $164,265
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,265

At Clemson University, Steve Higareda serves as a IT Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,265.

Jeremy Greene

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$163,925

Base pay: $163,925
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,925

Jeremy Greene works as a Professor for Clemson University. Jeremy earned $163,925 in 2026.

Martha Milam

Academic Program Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$163,743

Base pay: $163,743
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,743

At Clemson University, Martha Milam serves as a Academic Program Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $163,743.

Barrett Kendjoria

IT Director II/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$163,717

Base pay: $163,717
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,717

Barrett Kendjoria works as a IT Director II for Clemson University. Barrett earned $163,717 in 2026.

Emil Alexov

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$163,380

Base pay: $163,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,380

At Clemson University, Emil Alexov serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $163,380.

Devon Gorry

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$163,347

Base pay: $163,347
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,347

Devon Gorry is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $163,347.

Otis Pickett

Assistant Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$163,322

Base pay: $163,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,322

Otis Pickett works as a Assistant Professor for Clemson University. Otis earned $163,322 in 2026.

Xuhong Gao

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$163,274

Base pay: $163,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,274

Xuhong Gao works as a Professor for Clemson University. Xuhong earned $163,274 in 2026.

Cecil Mccaskill

Academic Program Director/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$163,200

Base pay: $163,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,200

Cecil Mccaskill works as a Academic Program Director for Clemson University. Cecil earned $163,200 in 2026.

Zahra Rahemi

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$163,200

Base pay: $163,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,200

Zahra Rahemi works as a Associate Professor for Clemson University. Zahra earned $163,200 in 2026.

Lauren Bright

Veterinarian/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$163,200

Base pay: $163,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,200

Lauren Bright works as a Veterinarian for Clemson University. Lauren earned $163,200 in 2026.

Cheng Chen

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$162,958

Base pay: $162,958
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,958

Cheng Chen is a Associate Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $162,958.

Pamela Murray Tuite

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$162,934

Base pay: $162,934
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,934

At Clemson University, Pamela Murray Tuite serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $162,934.

Tao Wei

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$162,639

Base pay: $162,639
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,639

At Clemson University, Tao Wei serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $162,639.

Matthew Hersom

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$162,381

Base pay: $162,381
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,381

Matthew Hersom is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $162,381.

Dev Arya

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$162,023

Base pay: $162,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,023

Dev Arya is a Professor at Clemson University. 2026 total compensation came to $162,023.

Jeromy Snider

Associate Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$161,674

Base pay: $161,674
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,674

At Clemson University, Jeromy Snider serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,674.

James Tuten

Scientist/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$161,586

Base pay: $161,586
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,586

James Tuten holds the role of Scientist at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,586.

Rahul Rai

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$161,531

Base pay: $161,531
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,531

Rahul Rai holds the role of Professor at Clemson University. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,531.

Weichiang Pang

Professor/Clemson University

2026 total comp

$161,255

Base pay: $161,255
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,255

At Clemson University, Weichiang Pang serves as a Professor. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,255.