Clemson University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 134 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Clemson, SC
At a glance
- Clemson University hires mid-level. 57% of its filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B employers.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 91% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $72,593, median prevailing wage $65,844.
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Percentiles from Clemson University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Clemson University hires for
Bar: share of Clemson University's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 57% of filings (52 occupations in total).
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Professor | $91,000 | 23 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $60,160 | 14 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Clemson University.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 38% of filings
Mid-level · 57% of filings
Senior · 4% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $63,000 | 51 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $84,250 | 77 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 6 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Clemson University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | $73,313 | 112 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $55,690 |
| 25th | $61,257 |
| 50th (median) | $72,593 |
| 75th | $91,615 |
| 90th | $105,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $69,440 | $54,468 | $90,689 | 53 |
| FY2021 | $65,150 | $51,500 | $86,000 | 59 |
| FY2022 | $65,000 | $50,000 | $86,000 | 53 |
| FY2023 | $70,000 | $60,000 | $89,610 | 69 |
| FY2024 | $73,500 | $60,000 | $88,000 | 101 |
| FY2025 | $76,409 | $60,694 | $91,615 | 86 |
| FY2026 | $71,939 | $63,924 | $91,099 | 48 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
Job titles at Clemson University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $93,928 | $89.4k–$105.9k | 36 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | $60,320 | $56.8k–$65k | 33 |
| Lecturer | $71,205 | $56.7k–$75k | 16 |
| Research Assistant Professor | $76,648 | $68.5k–$84.2k | 15 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Clemson University
Clemson University's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Clemson, SC and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Engineering Professor, Soil and Plant Scientist and Molecular and Cellular Biologist and the main metro areas are Greenville, SC, Charleston, SC and Florence, SC. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does Clemson University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Clemson University filed 134 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does Clemson University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Clemson University's H-1B filings is $72,593; half of filings fall between $61,257 and $91,615. Bonus and stock are not included.