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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T. Soules

Senior Lecturer II/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$149,842

Base pay: $149,842
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,842
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $153,399
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430468793
Year-to-Date Pay: $149,842

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), T. Soules serves as a Senior Lecturer II. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,842. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Jingjing Gao

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

2025 total comp

$149,840

Base pay: $113,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $36,036
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,840
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $115,565
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $36,036
Pay Code A15: $36,036
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432367079

Jingjing Gao works as a Assistant Professor U of M for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Jingjing earned $149,840 in 2025. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Ho-Sung Kim

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

2025 total comp

$149,786

Base pay: $116,335
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $33,451
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,786
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $113,057
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $5,073
Pay Code A15: $5,073
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432353559

Ho-Sung Kim is a Senior Lecturer U of M at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $149,786. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Sharon Vardatira

Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$149,680

Base pay: $149,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,680
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $151,996
Bargaining Group Number: A53
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432357966
Year-to-Date Pay: $149,680

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Sharon Vardatira serves as a Director. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,680. Their bargaining unit is Non-Unit Professional.

Milana Vasudev

Associate Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$149,592

Base pay: $132,498
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17,094
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,592
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $132,498
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $17,094
Pay Code A15: $17,094
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432334722

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Milana Vasudev serves as a Associate Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,592. Union affiliation: AFT Faculty Federation.

Judith Farrar

Librarian/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$149,578

Base pay: $140,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,578
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Librarians and Technicians

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $140,428
Bargaining Group Number: D81
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $9,150
Pay Code A14: $9,150
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430428675

Judith Farrar works as a Librarian for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Judith earned $149,578 in 2025. Union affiliation: AFT Librarians and Technicians.

Asha Nadkarni

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

2025 total comp

$149,577

Base pay: $142,077
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,577
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $145,513
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $7,500
Pay Code A15: $7,500
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431131559

Asha Nadkarni works as a Professor U of M for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Asha earned $149,577 in 2025. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Jane Degenhardt

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

2025 total comp

$149,565

Base pay: $149,565
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,565
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $152,674
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431021397
Year-to-Date Pay: $149,565

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Jane Degenhardt serves as a Professor U of M. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,565. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Leslie Farris

Associate Teaching Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$149,560

Base pay: $107,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $41,905
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,560
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $109,322
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $41,905
Pay Code A15: $41,905
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431271816

Leslie Farris is a Associate Teaching Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $149,560. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.