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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Sarah Cutrona

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$39,221

Base pay: $39,221
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,221
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $39,033
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Sep 7, 2024
Transaction Number: 1431680003
Year-to-Date Pay: $39,221

Sarah Cutrona holds the role of Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time contractor. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,221. Union affiliation: Non-Unit Professional.

Lori Pbert

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$32,151

Base pay: $32,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,151
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $49,021
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430353808
Year-to-Date Pay: $32,151

Lori Pbert works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time contractor. Lori earned $32,151 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Non-Benefited.

Richard Kesseli

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$29,502

Base pay: $29,502
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,502
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $153,412
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Jun 14, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430225459
Year-to-Date Pay: $29,502

Richard Kesseli works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Richard earned $29,502 in 2025. Union affiliation: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.