Massachusetts / University of Massachusetts System (Ums) / Professor

Job-title file

Professor

Plan and deliver instruction, assess student progress, and develop curriculum.

364 employees hold this title in University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Median total compensation for the role is $172,426, above the department median of $60,894.

Employees: 364
Total payroll: $63.8M
Role median: $172,426
Agency median: $60,894
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$291,320+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 364 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Massachusetts

Professor is held in 5 Massachusetts departments. In University of Massachusetts System (Ums), the median of $172,426 ranks #1 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Quinsigamond Community College (Qcc)

$131,692 · 1

Salem State University (Ssa)

$129,010 · 1

Bunker Hill Community College (Bhc)

$103,909 · 5

Holyoke Community College (Hcc)

$100,063 · 1

Median total compensation for the Professor role in other Massachusettsdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Professor beyond Massachusetts

This role is reported in 6 jurisdictions. In Massachusetts, the median of $176,655 ranks #2 of 6. See Professor across all of Massachusetts →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$209,133 · 19

$135,111 · 45

$132,448 · 722

$126,751 · 3,548

$124,370 · 1,782

Median total compensation for comparable Professorroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Michael Heneka

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$10,008

Base pay: $10,008
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,008
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $37,171
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Oct 19, 2024
Transaction Number: 1432119143
Year-to-Date Pay: $10,008

Michael Heneka works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time contractor. Michael earned $10,008 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Non-Unit Professional.

Ricardo Gazzinelli

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$8,315

Base pay: $8,315
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,315
Employment type: Part Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $39,310
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Mar 8, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431121211
Year-to-Date Pay: $8,315

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Ricardo Gazzinelli serves as a Professor. They work part time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,315. Their bargaining unit is Non-Unit Professional.

Giacomo Basadonna

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$5,342

Base pay: $5,342
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,342
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $138,895
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Jan 27, 2024
Transaction Number: 1430619983
Year-to-Date Pay: $5,342

Giacomo Basadonna works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Giacomo earned $5,342 in 2024. Union affiliation: Non-Unit Professional.

Ralph Clifford

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$2,984

Base pay: $2,367
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $617
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,984
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $196,706
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Pay Buyout (Actual): $617
Service End Date: Jun 29, 2024
Transaction Number: 1431643785
Year-to-Date Pay: $2,984

Ralph Clifford works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Ralph earned $2,984 in 2024. Union affiliation: AFT Faculty Federation.

Zahra Karimi

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$2,894

Base pay: $2,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,894
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $111,777
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Service End Date: Dec 14, 2024
Transaction Number: 1431547338
Year-to-Date Pay: $2,894

Zahra Karimi works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Zahra earned $2,894 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is AFT Faculty Federation.

Peter Rice

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$1,955

Base pay: $1,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,955
Employment type: Part Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $51,596
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430963846
Year-to-Date Pay: $1,955

Peter Rice holds the role of Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,955. They are represented by Non-Benefited.

Donald Mattheisen

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$1,000

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,098
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $1,000
Pay Code A14: $1,000
Service End Date: Oct 4, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430477581

Donald Mattheisen is a Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $1,000. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Ron Etter

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $155,192
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Jun 14, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430455273

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Ron Etter serves as a Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $0. Union affiliation: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Andrew Grosovsky

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $205,237
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Jun 14, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431268852

Andrew Grosovsky holds the role of Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $0. They are represented by MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.