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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Michael Volkert

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$56,469

Base pay: $56,469
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,469
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $38,451
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Oct 5, 2024
Transaction Number: 1430465439
Year-to-Date Pay: $1,017

Michael Volkert works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time contractor. Michael earned $56,469 in 2024. They are represented by Non-Benefited.

Tyson King-Meadows

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$49,915

Base pay: $9,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $40,107
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,915
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $255,000
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Pay Buyout (Actual): $40,107
Service End Date: Jan 13, 2024
Transaction Number: 1433326921
Year-to-Date Pay: $49,915

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Tyson King-Meadows serves as a Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,915. Union affiliation: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Catherine Dube

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$44,803

Base pay: $44,803
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,803
Employment type: Part Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,743
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Jun 29, 2024
Transaction Number: 1432121392
Year-to-Date Pay: $44,803

Catherine Dube is a Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work part time employee. 2024 total compensation came to $44,803. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Gabriel Ghinita

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$44,212

Base pay: $44,212
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,212
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $153,267
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431903902
Year-to-Date Pay: $44,212

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Gabriel Ghinita serves as a Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,212. They are represented by MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.