Massachusetts / University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

Agency file

University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

Source file: Massachusetts Comptroller — CTHRU Statewide Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The University of Massachusetts System (Ums) operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.

In 2025, this agency had 21,761 employees with median total compensation of $60,894; the highest distinct record was $2,175,592.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $1.5B
Employees: 21,761
Median total: $60,894
Highest record: $2,175,592

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

-$10,708$245,708+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 21,761 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($60,894) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $66,606 (94%)
Overtime — $726 (1%)
Other — $3,837 (5%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$5,500

$21,336

$60,894

$97,915

$148,346

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $148,346 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $5,500. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Physician (Dual)

857 · $42,500

Professor U of M

488 · $174,097

Associate Professor

475 · $120,691

Departmental Assistant

475 · $6,072

Maintainer I

456 · $53,443

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2024	$1.6B —	25,283 —	$50,788 —
2025	$1.5B ▼ 2.7%	21,761 ▼ 13.9%	$60,894 ▲ 19.9%

Record list

Employees

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Justine Smith

Physical Therapy Supervisor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$107,036

Base pay: $107,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,036
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $107,036
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430705198
Year-to-Date Pay: $107,036

Justine Smith holds the role of Physical Therapy Supervisor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,036. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Tammi Arford

Associate Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$107,029

Base pay: $93,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,468
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,029
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $93,562
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $13,468
Pay Code A15: $13,468
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432175667

Tammi Arford works as a Associate Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Tammi earned $107,029 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is AFT Faculty Federation.

Douglas Eddy

Lecturer a U of M/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$107,014

Base pay: $102,404
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,763
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,014
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $19,978
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Oct 4, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431627587
Year-to-Date Pay: $7,125

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Douglas Eddy serves as a Lecturer a U of M. They work part time contractor. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,014. Their bargaining unit is Non-Benefited.

Ebru Kardan

Administrative Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$106,995

Base pay: $106,995
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,995
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $110,936
Bargaining Group Number: A53
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432458456
Year-to-Date Pay: $64,327

Ebru Kardan holds the role of Administrative Manager at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,995. Union affiliation: Non-Unit Professional.

Leah Mccarthy

Clinical Coordinator - Pasrr/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$106,991

Base pay: $93,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,765
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,991
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $94,556
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Other Pay (Actual): $13,765
Pay Code A14: $13,765
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431973335

Leah Mccarthy holds the role of Clinical Coordinator - Pasrr at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,991. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Alvaro Alonso Aparicio

Physician (Dual)/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$106,981

Base pay: $106,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,981
Employment type: Part Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $106,980
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431240707
Year-to-Date Pay: $106,981

Alvaro Alonso Aparicio works as a Physician (Dual) for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time employee. Alvaro earned $106,981 in 2025. Union affiliation: Non-Benefited.

Cynthia Nardulli

Associate Director Dining Services/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$106,955

Base pay: $76,186
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $30,769
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,955
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $125,000
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Pay Buyout (Actual): $30,769
Service End Date: Jul 13, 2024
Transaction Number: 1433155503
Year-to-Date Pay: $95,993

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Cynthia Nardulli serves as a Associate Director Dining Services. They work full time employee. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,955. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

N Couch

Senior Lecturer II/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$106,952

Base pay: $106,952
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,952
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $109,845
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430654992
Year-to-Date Pay: $106,952

N Couch holds the role of Senior Lecturer II at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,952. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Jenna Vinson

Associate Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$106,948

Base pay: $106,748
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,948
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $108,400
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: 1432148783

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Jenna Vinson serves as a Associate Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,948. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

David Embury

Senior Lan Administrator/Analyst/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$106,945

Base pay: $106,945
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,945
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $106,945
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432027220
Year-to-Date Pay: $106,945

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), David Embury serves as a Senior Lan Administrator/Analyst. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,945. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Nathan Schnarr

Senior Lecturer U of M/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$106,931

Base pay: $102,431
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,931
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $104,016
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $4,500
Pay Code A15: $4,500
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431273142

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Nathan Schnarr serves as a Senior Lecturer U of M. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,931. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Joseph Cooper

Senior Lecturer/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$106,910

Base pay: $106,910
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,910
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $108,565
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430578331
Year-to-Date Pay: $106,910

Joseph Cooper holds the role of Senior Lecturer at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,910. Their bargaining unit is MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Jacqueline Perez

Associate Director Athl, Facilities Operations/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$106,909

Base pay: $106,909
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,909
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $106,909
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433578185
Year-to-Date Pay: $106,909

Jacqueline Perez holds the role of Associate Director Athl, Facilities Operations at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,909. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Trieu Ly

Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$106,909

Base pay: $106,909
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,909
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $106,909
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431155050
Year-to-Date Pay: $106,909

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Trieu Ly serves as a Director. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,909. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Shawn Fenn

Public Services Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$106,909

Base pay: $106,909
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,909
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $106,909
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433397771
Year-to-Date Pay: $106,909

Shawn Fenn is a Public Services Manager at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $106,909. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Rubing Zhao-Shea

Assistant Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$106,899

Base pay: $106,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,899
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $108,424
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430738647
Year-to-Date Pay: $106,899

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Rubing Zhao-Shea serves as a Assistant Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,899. Union affiliation: Non-Benefited.

Hugh O'Connell

Associate Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$106,898

Base pay: $106,898
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,898
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $108,553
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432180984
Year-to-Date Pay: $106,898

Hugh O'Connell holds the role of Associate Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,898. Their bargaining unit is MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Bernard Mathieu

High Voltage Electrician I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$106,898

Base pay: $99,234
Overtime: $7,370
Other pay: $294
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,898
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 1776

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $100,593
Bargaining Group Number: A01
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $294
Pay Code A06: $50
Pay Code A07: $44
Pay Code A14: $200

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Bernard Mathieu serves as a High Voltage Electrician I. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,898. Their bargaining unit is AFSCME Local 1776.

Bethany Gunnet

Nurse Practitioner/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$106,875

Base pay: $105,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,875
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $108,875
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $1,000
Pay Code A15: $1,000
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433484364

Bethany Gunnet holds the role of Nurse Practitioner at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,875. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Chiu-Sik Wu

Assistant Professor U of M/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$106,866

Base pay: $102,438
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,428
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,866
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $103,510
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $4,428
Pay Code A14: $1,928
Pay Code A15: $2,500
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Chiu-Sik Wu holds the role of Assistant Professor U of M at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,866. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Francis Henderson

University Police Officer/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$106,861

Base pay: $89,100
Overtime: $16,334
Other pay: $1,427
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,861
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: New England Police Benevolent

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,340
Bargaining Group Number: A07
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $1,427
Pay Code A07: $427
Pay Code A14: $1,000
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Francis Henderson holds the role of University Police Officer at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,861. They are represented by New England Police Benevolent.

Victoria Berg

Senior Budget Analyst/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$106,838

Base pay: $106,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,838
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $108,491
Bargaining Group Number: P72
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Central Office
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431041872
Year-to-Date Pay: $106,838

Victoria Berg works as a Senior Budget Analyst for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Victoria earned $106,838 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Non-Unit Professional.

Melissa Mclaughlin

Administrative Director Grad Medical Education/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$106,825

Base pay: $106,825
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,825
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $108,349
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430650975
Year-to-Date Pay: $106,825

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Melissa Mclaughlin serves as a Administrative Director Grad Medical Education. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,825. Union affiliation: Non-Benefited.

Ross Melgar-Petrain

Technologist, Instruct Senior/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$106,825

Base pay: $106,825
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,825
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $108,349
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433168100
Year-to-Date Pay: $106,825

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Ross Melgar-Petrain serves as a Technologist, Instruct Senior. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,825. They are represented by Non-Benefited.

Christopher Tucci

Marketing Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$106,822

Base pay: $106,822
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,822
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $108,475
Bargaining Group Number: A53
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432914704
Year-to-Date Pay: $106,822

Christopher Tucci works as a Marketing Manager for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Christopher earned $106,822 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Non-Unit Professional.

Mary Lindholm

Physician (Dual)/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$106,820

Base pay: $106,820
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,820
Employment type: Part Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $106,820
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430417742
Year-to-Date Pay: $106,820

Mary Lindholm holds the role of Physician (Dual) at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,820. Union affiliation: Non-Benefited.