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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Laura Boyle

Adjunct Faculty/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$10,774

Base pay: $10,774
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,774
Employment type: Part Time Contractor

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $35,014
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432953899
Year-to-Date Pay: $10,774

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Laura Boyle serves as a Adjunct Faculty. They work part time contractor. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,774.

Mark Manning

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

2024 total comp

$10,771

Base pay: $10,771
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,771
Employment type: Part Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $70,000
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Feb 10, 2024
Transaction Number: 1430690976
Year-to-Date Pay: $10,771

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Mark Manning serves as a Physician (Dual). They work part time employee. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,771. Union affiliation: Non-Unit Professional.

Leila Tabrizi Raeini

Visiting Associate Professor A/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$10,769

Base pay: $10,769
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,769
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $35,000
Bargaining Group Number: A53
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Oct 4, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433235505
Year-to-Date Pay: $10,769

Leila Tabrizi Raeini is a Visiting Associate Professor A at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work part time contractor. 2025 total compensation came to $10,769. Their bargaining unit is Non-Unit Professional.

Sophia Rinaldi

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$10,769

Base pay: $10,769
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,769
Employment type: Full Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $52,000
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: May 17, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433594071
Year-to-Date Pay: $10,769

Sophia Rinaldi works as a Departmental Assistant for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time contractor. Sophia earned $10,769 in 2025. Union affiliation: Non-Benefited.

Chelsea Kosma

Research Program Manager II/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$10,763

Base pay: $10,763
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,763
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,950
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Feb 24, 2024
Transaction Number: 1431389258
Year-to-Date Pay: $10,763

Chelsea Kosma is a Research Program Manager II at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2024 total compensation came to $10,763. Union affiliation: Non-Unit Professional.

Tarush Tiwari

Student Grant Funded Employee/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$10,763

Base pay: $10,763
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,763
Employment type: Part Time Contractor

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $39,975
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Service End Date: Aug 23, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433340246
Year-to-Date Pay: $10,763

Tarush Tiwari is a Student Grant Funded Employee at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work part time contractor. 2025 total compensation came to $10,763.

Someris Rivera

Professional/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$10,755

Base pay: $10,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,755
Employment type: Part Time Contractor

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $23,400
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Service End Date: Jun 28, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431085643
Year-to-Date Pay: $5,400

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Someris Rivera serves as a Professional. They work part time contractor. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,755.

Jennifer Konjoian

Assistant Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$10,755

Base pay: $10,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,755
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $16,640
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Nov 29, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432043977
Year-to-Date Pay: $8,880

Jennifer Konjoian works as a Assistant Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time contractor. Jennifer earned $10,755 in 2025. They are represented by Non-Benefited.

Sunita Puri

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

2024 total comp

$10,750

Base pay: $10,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,750
Employment type: Part Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $21,500
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Jun 15, 2024
Transaction Number: 1433511092
Year-to-Date Pay: $10,750

Sunita Puri is a Physician (Dual) at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work part time employee. 2024 total compensation came to $10,750. Their bargaining unit is Non-Unit Professional.

Barry O'Neil

Athletic Officials/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$10,750

Base pay: $10,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,750
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $21,000
Bargaining Group Number: D00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433577327
Year-to-Date Pay: $10,750

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Barry O'Neil serves as a Athletic Officials. They work part time contractor. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,750. They are represented by Non-Benefited.

Robert Anzenberger

Senior Lecturer/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$10,749

Base pay: $8,154
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,596
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,749
Employment type: Part Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $39,826
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $2,596
Pay Code A14: $2,596
Service End Date: Jun 29, 2024
Transaction Number: 1430201214

Robert Anzenberger works as a Senior Lecturer for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time employee. Robert earned $10,749 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Philip Helzer

Clerk IV/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$10,736

Base pay: $9,563
Overtime: $103
Other pay: $1,070
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,736
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA USA Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,152
Bargaining Group Number: A08
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Pay Buyout (Actual): $1,070
Service End Date: Mar 22, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433579914
Year-to-Date Pay: $10,736

Philip Helzer is a Clerk IV at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $10,736. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA USA Classified.

Richard Williams

Manufacturing Associate II/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$10,711

Base pay: $10,673
Overtime: $38
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,711
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,285
Bargaining Group Number: W25
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Feb 10, 2024
Transaction Number: 1432274558
Year-to-Date Pay: $10,711

Richard Williams works as a Manufacturing Associate II for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Richard earned $10,711 in 2024. They are represented by Non-Unit Classified.

Nicole Vernon

Staff Accountant - Psychiatry/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$10,709

Base pay: $10,709
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,709
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,346
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: May 18, 2024
Transaction Number: 1430204308
Year-to-Date Pay: $10,709

Nicole Vernon works as a Staff Accountant - Psychiatry for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Nicole earned $10,709 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Non-Unit Professional.

Lacey Gillis

Research Analyst/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$10,709

Base pay: $9,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,709
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,709
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $52,000
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Pay Buyout (Actual): $1,709
Service End Date: Feb 22, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432949102
Year-to-Date Pay: $10,709

Lacey Gillis works as a Research Analyst for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Lacey earned $10,709 in 2025. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Jonathan Flores

Graduate Employee Hourly/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$10,708

Base pay: $10,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,708
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $46,400
Bargaining Group Number: B00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Aug 23, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432688842
Year-to-Date Pay: $10,708

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Jonathan Flores serves as a Graduate Employee Hourly. They work part time contractor. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,708. Union affiliation: Non-Benefited.

Julie Chan

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

2025 total comp

$10,708

Base pay: $10,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,708
Employment type: Part Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $10,800
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432761798
Year-to-Date Pay: $10,708

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Julie Chan serves as a Physician (Dual). They work part time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,708. Union affiliation: Non-Benefited.

Wendy Ludwig

Maintainer I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$10,706

Base pay: $10,070
Overtime: $31
Other pay: $604
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,706
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 1776

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $42,230
Bargaining Group Number: A01
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $604
Pay Code A07: $604
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430036907

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Wendy Ludwig serves as a Maintainer I. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,706. Union affiliation: AFSCME Local 1776.

Anita Miller

Professional - Hourly/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$10,695

Base pay: $10,695
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,695
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $15,600
Bargaining Group Number: B00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: May 31, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430488137
Year-to-Date Pay: $10,695

Anita Miller holds the role of Professional - Hourly at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time contractor. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,695. Union affiliation: Non-Benefited.

Kristina Smiley

Post Doctoral Res Associate U M/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$10,673

Base pay: $10,673
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,673
Employment type: Full Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Amherst Post Docs

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $75,000
Bargaining Group Number: A63
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Jan 25, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433295734
Year-to-Date Pay: $10,673

Kristina Smiley works as a Post Doctoral Res Associate U M for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time contractor. Kristina earned $10,673 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Amherst Post Docs.

Megan Lukes

Clinical Associate Lecturer/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$10,673

Base pay: $10,673
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,673
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $15,000
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Sep 7, 2024
Transaction Number: 1433193606
Year-to-Date Pay: $10,673

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Megan Lukes serves as a Clinical Associate Lecturer. They work part time contractor. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,673. Their bargaining unit is MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Stephanie Woods

Clinical Associate Lecturer/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$10,673

Base pay: $10,673
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,673
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $15,000
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Sep 7, 2024
Transaction Number: 1433501732
Year-to-Date Pay: $10,673

Stephanie Woods holds the role of Clinical Associate Lecturer at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time contractor. In 2024, their total compensation was $10,673. Union affiliation: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Elliot Stark

Student Grant Funded Employee/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$10,670

Base pay: $10,670
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,670
Employment type: Part Time Contractor

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $22,880
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Service End Date: Aug 9, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433586232
Year-to-Date Pay: $10,670

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Elliot Stark serves as a Student Grant Funded Employee. They work part time contractor. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,670.

Helmar Adler

Non Benefitted Salaried/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$10,667

Base pay: $10,667
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,667
Employment type: Part Time Contractor

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $34,667
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433421223
Year-to-Date Pay: $10,667

Helmar Adler holds the role of Non Benefitted Salaried at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time contractor. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,667.