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.

Compare jurisdictions

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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Dario Borim

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$149,278

Base pay: $146,863
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,415
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,278
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $148,997
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $2,415
Pay Code A14: $1,565
Pay Code A15: $850
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Dario Borim works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Dario earned $149,278 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is AFT Faculty Federation.

Stacy Savage

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$148,535

Base pay: $145,535
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,535
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $145,535
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $3,000
Pay Code A15: $3,000
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430367159

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Stacy Savage serves as a Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,535. Union affiliation: AFT Faculty Federation.

Kristen Sethares

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$148,493

Base pay: $141,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,061
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,493
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $141,432
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $7,061
Pay Code A15: $7,061
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430249496

Kristen Sethares is a Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $148,493. Union affiliation: AFT Faculty Federation.

Jeffrey Burr

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$148,012

Base pay: $121,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $26,226
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,012
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $171,787
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $26,226
Pay Code A14: $26,226
Service End Date: Sep 6, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430440570

Jeffrey Burr holds the role of Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,012. Their bargaining unit is MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Scott Ahrens

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$147,905

Base pay: $147,905
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,905
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $147,905
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430496691
Year-to-Date Pay: $147,905

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Scott Ahrens serves as a Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,905. Union affiliation: AFT Faculty Federation.

Laura Franz

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$147,727

Base pay: $140,275
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,452
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,727
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $140,275
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $1,000
Pay Buyout (Actual): $6,452
Pay Code A15: $1,000
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Laura Franz works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Laura earned $147,727 in 2025. They are represented by AFT Faculty Federation.

Cathy Smilan

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$147,468

Base pay: $119,283
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $28,185
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,468
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $119,283
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $28,185
Pay Code A15: $28,185
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431268124

Cathy Smilan works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Cathy earned $147,468 in 2025. Union affiliation: AFT Faculty Federation.

David Manke

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$147,308

Base pay: $127,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,263
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,308
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $121,575
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $20,263
Pay Code A15: $20,263
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431556139

David Manke works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. David earned $147,308 in 2025. They are represented by AFT Faculty Federation.

John Duff

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$146,955

Base pay: $146,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,955
Employment type: Part Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $167,645
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430782730
Year-to-Date Pay: $146,955

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), John Duff serves as a Professor. They work part time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,955. They are represented by MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Tongjian You

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$146,780

Base pay: $146,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,780
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $140,064
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431683318
Year-to-Date Pay: $18,315

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Tongjian You serves as a Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,780. They are represented by MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Shelley Barish

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$146,592

Base pay: $136,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,784
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,592
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $138,925
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $9,784
Pay Code A15: $9,784
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431682005

Shelley Barish works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Shelley earned $146,592 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Ellen Wetmore

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$146,539

Base pay: $141,341
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,198
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,539
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $143,528
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $5,198
Pay Code A15: $5,198
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430464464

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Ellen Wetmore serves as a Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,539. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Alan Williams

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$146,054

Base pay: $146,054
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,054
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $148,315
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430437086
Year-to-Date Pay: $146,054

Alan Williams holds the role of Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $146,054. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Patrick Barron

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$145,832

Base pay: $145,832
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,832
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $148,089
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430990353
Year-to-Date Pay: $145,832

Patrick Barron holds the role of Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,832. Their bargaining unit is MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.