Massachusetts / Salem State University (Ssa)

Agency file

Salem State University (Ssa)

Source file: Massachusetts Comptroller — CTHRU Statewide Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Salem State University (Ssa) operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.

In 2025, this agency had 6 employees with median total compensation of $11,033; the highest distinct record was $120,494.

Year: 2025
Employees: 6
Median total: $11,033
Highest record: $120,494

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$463$120,494+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 6 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($11,033) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $42,700 (96%)
Overtime — $692 (2%)
Other — $1,013 (2%)
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

$463

$5,746

$11,033

$117,663

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $117,663 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $463. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

3 · $5,746

1 · $120,494

1 · $117,663

1 · $11,347

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 1

Marcos Luna

Professor/Salem State University (Ssa)

2025 total comp

$129,010

Base pay: $123,831
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,179
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,010
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Mass. State College Assoc.

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $112,484
Bargaining Group Number: MSC
Department Code: SSA
Department ZIP Code: 019700000
Other Pay (Actual): $5,179
Pay Code A15: $3,050
Pay Code A16: $2,129
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Marcos Luna is a Professor at Salem State University (Ssa). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $129,010. Their bargaining unit is Mass. State College Assoc..

Stephen Turcotte

Staff Associate/Salem State University (Ssa)

2025 total comp

$120,494

Base pay: $115,440
Overtime: $4,154
Other pay: $900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,494
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Assoc. of Prof. Admin

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $117,226
Bargaining Group Number: APA
Department Code: SSA
Department ZIP Code: 019700000
Other Pay (Actual): $900
Pay Code A14: $900
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13002979522

At Salem State University (Ssa), Stephen Turcotte serves as a Staff Associate. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,494. Their bargaining unit is Assoc. of Prof. Admin.

Karen Sayles

Associate Director/Salem State University (Ssa)

2024 total comp

$971

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $971
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $971
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Assoc. of Prof. Admin

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $118,327
Bargaining Group Number: APA
Department Code: SSA
Department ZIP Code: 019700000
Pay Buyout (Actual): $971
Service End Date: Jan 13, 2024
Transaction Number: 13002977403
Year-to-Date Pay: $971

At Salem State University (Ssa), Karen Sayles serves as a Associate Director. They work full time employee. Their 2024 pay totaled $971. Their bargaining unit is Assoc. of Prof. Admin.