Massachusetts / University of Massachusetts System (Ums) / Research Specialist

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Research Specialist

Collect and analyze data to inform decisions, produce reports, and identify trends.

13 employees hold this title in University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Median total compensation for the role is $58,588, below the department median of $60,894.

Employees: 13
Total payroll: $718.2K
Role median: $58,588
Agency median: $60,894
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$7,941$80,925+

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How total compensation varies among the 13 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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Research Specialist beyond Massachusetts

This role is reported in 4 jurisdictions. In Massachusetts, the median of $58,588 ranks #3 of 4. See Research Specialist across all of Massachusetts →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Texas

$71,662 · 285

South Carolina

$62,460 · 17

Missouri

$32,143 · 5

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Lingli Kong

Research Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$81,754

Base pay: $81,754
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,754
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,921
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433469336
Year-to-Date Pay: $81,754

Lingli Kong is a Research Specialist at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $81,754. Union affiliation: Non-Unit Professional.

Niraj Nirala

Research Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$78,302

Base pay: $78,302
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,302
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $38,950
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431603134
Year-to-Date Pay: $30,692

Niraj Nirala is a Research Specialist at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $78,302. Their bargaining unit is Non-Unit Professional.

Allana Schooley

Research Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$71,063

Base pay: $71,063
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,063
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,077
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432573285
Year-to-Date Pay: $71,063

Allana Schooley holds the role of Research Specialist at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,063. Union affiliation: Non-Unit Professional.

Joel Vega Badillo

Research Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$71,063

Base pay: $71,063
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,063
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,077
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432379234
Year-to-Date Pay: $71,063

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Joel Vega Badillo serves as a Research Specialist. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,063. Their bargaining unit is Non-Unit Professional.

Vinuselvi Parisutham

Research Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$71,063

Base pay: $71,063
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,063
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,077
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432603757
Year-to-Date Pay: $71,063

Vinuselvi Parisutham works as a Research Specialist for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Vinuselvi earned $71,063 in 2025. Union affiliation: Non-Unit Professional.

Kathryn Lord

Research Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$62,425

Base pay: $62,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,425
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,316
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430600366
Year-to-Date Pay: $62,425

Kathryn Lord works as a Research Specialist for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Kathryn earned $62,425 in 2025. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Maya Spichal

Research Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$58,588

Base pay: $58,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,588
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,077
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Nov 1, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433153124
Year-to-Date Pay: $58,588

Maya Spichal holds the role of Research Specialist at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,588. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Mahesh Hegde

Research Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$51,124

Base pay: $44,862
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,262
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,124
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,077
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Pay Buyout (Actual): $6,262
Service End Date: Aug 23, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432658162
Year-to-Date Pay: $51,124

Mahesh Hegde holds the role of Research Specialist at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,124. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Joshua Kanter

Research Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$49,721

Base pay: $42,078
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,643
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,721
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,712
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Pay Buyout (Actual): $7,643
Service End Date: Sep 20, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431037387
Year-to-Date Pay: $49,721

Joshua Kanter holds the role of Research Specialist at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,721. Their bargaining unit is Non-Unit Professional.

Tingting Huang

Research Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$44,758

Base pay: $44,758
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,758
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $65,619
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Aug 23, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431153243
Year-to-Date Pay: $44,758

Tingting Huang holds the role of Research Specialist at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,758. Union affiliation: Non-Unit Professional.

Yonguk Lee

Research Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$35,916

Base pay: $35,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,916
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $66,227
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Jul 27, 2024
Transaction Number: 1432652377
Year-to-Date Pay: $35,916

Yonguk Lee is a Research Specialist at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2024 total compensation came to $35,916. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Yongliang Xia

Research Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$34,471

Base pay: $34,471
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,471
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $64,018
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Jun 14, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432408874
Year-to-Date Pay: $34,471

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Yongliang Xia serves as a Research Specialist. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,471. Union affiliation: Non-Unit Professional.

Chan Wu

Research Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$7,941

Base pay: $7,941
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,941
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $70,320
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: May 3, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432733146
Year-to-Date Pay: $7,941

Chan Wu is a Research Specialist at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $7,941. Union affiliation: Non-Unit Professional.