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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Saeja Kim

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$161,623

Base pay: $160,523
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,623
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $164,092
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $1,100
Pay Code A15: $1,100
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430333463

Saeja Kim is a Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $161,623. They are represented by AFT Faculty Federation.

Carroy Ferguson

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$161,021

Base pay: $156,521
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,021
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $158,943
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $4,500
Pay Code A15: $4,500
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430438633

Carroy Ferguson is a Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $161,021. Their bargaining unit is MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Robert Lublin

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$160,431

Base pay: $151,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,431
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $153,520
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $9,250
Pay Code A15: $9,250
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430727753

Robert Lublin works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Robert earned $160,431 in 2025. Union affiliation: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Sun Kim

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$160,375

Base pay: $156,467
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,908
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,375
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $155,788
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $3,908
Pay Code A15: $3,908
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431268475

Sun Kim is a Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $160,375. They are represented by MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.