Massachusetts / University of Massachusetts System (Ums) / Professor

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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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Devendra Prasad

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$271,671

Base pay: $204,218
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $67,453
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $271,671
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $207,378
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $67,453
Pay Code A15: $67,453
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430554775

Devendra Prasad works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Devendra earned $271,671 in 2025. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Jayant Kumar

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$271,247

Base pay: $209,672
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $61,575
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $271,247
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $212,917
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $61,575
Pay Code A15: $61,575
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430405574

Jayant Kumar holds the role of Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $271,247. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Christopher Fuchs

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$267,460

Base pay: $203,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $64,323
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $267,460
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $206,280
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $64,323
Pay Code A15: $64,323
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432423369

Christopher Fuchs holds the role of Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $267,460. Union affiliation: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Bruce Barton

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$266,273

Base pay: $266,273
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $266,273
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $270,073
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431638780
Year-to-Date Pay: $266,273

Bruce Barton works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Bruce earned $266,273 in 2025. Union affiliation: Non-Benefited.

Vinod Vokkarane

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$265,140

Base pay: $193,127
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,013
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $265,140
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $196,116
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $72,013
Pay Code A14: $1,000
Pay Code A15: $71,013
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Vinod Vokkarane holds the role of Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $265,140. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

David Ryan

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$264,395

Base pay: $188,303
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $76,091
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $264,395
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $191,218
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $76,091
Pay Code A15: $76,091
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430374335

David Ryan works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. David earned $264,395 in 2025. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Edward Chen

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$264,390

Base pay: $207,404
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $56,986
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $264,390
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $210,613
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $56,986
Pay Code A15: $56,986
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430560586

Edward Chen works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Edward earned $264,390 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Michael Ciuchta

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$262,390

Base pay: $214,409
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $47,981
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $262,390
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $216,754
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432267200

Michael Ciuchta is a Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $262,390. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.