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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Justine Dunlap

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$218,313

Base pay: $204,313
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $218,313
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $217,333
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $14,000
Pay Code A15: $14,000
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431643824

Justine Dunlap works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Justine earned $218,313 in 2025. They are represented by AFT Faculty Federation.

Jeffrey Keisler

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$217,834

Base pay: $217,834
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $217,834
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $221,205
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430467519
Year-to-Date Pay: $217,834

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Jeffrey Keisler serves as a Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $217,834. Union affiliation: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Eleanor Abrams

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$217,647

Base pay: $192,301
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,346
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $217,647
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $195,277
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $25,346
Pay Code A15: $25,346
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432790320

Eleanor Abrams holds the role of Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $217,647. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Gulden Camci-Unal

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$217,554

Base pay: $170,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $46,573
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $217,554
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $173,626
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $46,573
Pay Code A15: $46,573
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432618616

Gulden Camci-Unal holds the role of Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $217,554. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Peter Kiang

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$217,387

Base pay: $166,091
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $51,296
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $217,387
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $168,661
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $51,296
Pay Code A15: $51,296
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430297726

Peter Kiang works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Peter earned $217,387 in 2025. They are represented by MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

David Brown

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$217,349

Base pay: $178,643
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $38,706
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $217,349
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $178,643
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $38,706
Pay Code A15: $38,706
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430338520

David Brown holds the role of Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $217,349. Union affiliation: AFT Faculty Federation.

Jason Green

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$216,603

Base pay: $164,511
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $52,092
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $216,603
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $167,057
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $52,092
Pay Code A15: $52,092
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432039934

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Jason Green serves as a Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $216,603. They are represented by MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Donald White

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$216,554

Base pay: $184,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $32,377
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $216,554
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $184,178
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $32,377
Pay Code A15: $32,377
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430443209

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Donald White serves as a Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $216,554. They are represented by AFT Faculty Federation.

Eric Grinberg

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$215,198

Base pay: $215,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $215,198
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $218,528
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431684449
Year-to-Date Pay: $215,198

Eric Grinberg is a Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $215,198. Union affiliation: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Yuanchang Xie

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$214,545

Base pay: $162,957
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $51,587
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $214,545
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $165,479
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $51,587
Pay Code A15: $51,587
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431894321

Yuanchang Xie is a Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $214,545. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Hua Fang

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$213,565

Base pay: $158,995
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $54,570
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $213,565
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $158,995
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $54,570
Pay Code A15: $54,570
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431756040

Hua Fang is a Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $213,565. They are represented by AFT Faculty Federation.

Pratyush Bharati

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$213,208

Base pay: $213,208
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $213,208
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $216,508
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430390104
Year-to-Date Pay: $213,208

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Pratyush Bharati serves as a Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $213,208. Their bargaining unit is MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Yuyu Sun

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$213,168

Base pay: $169,138
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $44,030
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $213,168
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $171,755
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $44,030
Pay Code A15: $44,030
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432037971

Yuyu Sun holds the role of Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $213,168. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Kimberly Merriman

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$210,761

Base pay: $210,761
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $210,761
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $215,437
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432018263
Year-to-Date Pay: $210,761

Kimberly Merriman works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Kimberly earned $210,761 in 2025. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Chunxiao Chigan

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$208,579

Base pay: $188,483
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,095
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,579
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $191,400
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $20,095
Pay Code A15: $20,095
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432010138

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Chunxiao Chigan serves as a Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $208,579. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Manas Das

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$208,128

Base pay: $203,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,128
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $206,028
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Other Pay (Actual): $5,000
Pay Code A14: $5,000
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432885753

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Manas Das serves as a Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $208,128. Union affiliation: Non-Benefited.

Dalila Megherbi

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$207,731

Base pay: $207,531
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,731
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $210,742
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $200
Pay Code A15: $200
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430334191

Dalila Megherbi is a Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $207,731. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Avijit Gangopadhyay

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$206,740

Base pay: $131,521
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $75,219
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $206,740
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $185,612
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $32,223
Pay Buyout (Actual): $42,996
Pay Code A14: $6,840
Pay Code A15: $25,383

Avijit Gangopadhyay holds the role of Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $206,740. Their bargaining unit is AFT Faculty Federation.

Manojkumar Saranathan

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$205,153

Base pay: $205,153
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $205,153
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $208,081
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433451071
Year-to-Date Pay: $205,153

Manojkumar Saranathan holds the role of Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $205,153. Union affiliation: Non-Benefited.

Chen Xu

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$205,153

Base pay: $205,153
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $205,153
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $208,081
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432554734
Year-to-Date Pay: $205,153

Chen Xu works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Chen earned $205,153 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Non-Benefited.

Mazdak Pour A Tootkaboni

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$204,955

Base pay: $149,809
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $55,146
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,955
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $149,809
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $55,146
Pay Code A15: $55,146
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431676870

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Mazdak Pour A Tootkaboni serves as a Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $204,955. They are represented by AFT Faculty Federation.

Steven Cadrin

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$204,733

Base pay: $160,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $43,817
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,733
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $168,742
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $43,817
Pay Code A15: $43,817
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430999583

Steven Cadrin is a Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $204,733. Union affiliation: AFT Faculty Federation.

Kelly Socia

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$204,062

Base pay: $143,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60,746
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,062
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $145,534
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $60,746
Pay Code A15: $60,746
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432015364

Kelly Socia is a Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $204,062. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.