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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Steven Cadrin

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$204,733

Base pay: $160,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $43,817
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,733
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $168,742
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $43,817
Pay Code A15: $43,817
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430999583

Steven Cadrin is a Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $204,733. Union affiliation: AFT Faculty Federation.

Joseph Skrzek

Assist Vp of Budget & Planning/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$204,727

Base pay: $204,727
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,727
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $205,000
Bargaining Group Number: P72
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Central Office
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431676012
Year-to-Date Pay: $204,727

Joseph Skrzek works as a Assist Vp of Budget & Planning for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Joseph earned $204,727 in 2025. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Samuel Asiamah

Cgxp Network Systems Administrative III/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$204,719

Base pay: $145,871
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $58,848
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,719
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $147,953
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Other Pay (Actual): $58,848
Pay Code A14: $58,848
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432018848

Samuel Asiamah holds the role of Cgxp Network Systems Administrative III at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $204,719. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Neena Thota

Senior Lecturer II/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$204,644

Base pay: $162,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $41,818
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,644
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $164,584
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $41,818
Pay Code A15: $41,818
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432660879

Neena Thota 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 $204,644. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Melissa Mckee

Chair of Department Tenured/Ten Trk/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$204,618

Base pay: $204,618
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,618
Employment type: Part Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $203,432
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433073239
Year-to-Date Pay: $204,618

Melissa Mckee is a Chair of Department Tenured/Ten Trk at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work part time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $204,618. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Auralyd Padilla Candelario

Assistant Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$204,465

Base pay: $200,715
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,465
Employment type: Part Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $185,893
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Other Pay (Actual): $3,750
Pay Code A14: $3,750
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431638819

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Auralyd Padilla Candelario serves as a Assistant Professor. They work part time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $204,465. Their bargaining unit is Non-Benefited.

Cynthia Gerstl-Pepin

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

2025 total comp

$204,433

Base pay: $204,433
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,433
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $228,094
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432789293
Year-to-Date Pay: $204,433

Cynthia Gerstl-Pepin holds the role of Professor U of M at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $204,433. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Mitchell Sokoloff

Clinical Department Chair-(Dd)/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$204,416

Base pay: $204,416
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,416
Employment type: Part Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $203,232
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432287467
Year-to-Date Pay: $204,416

Mitchell Sokoloff is a Clinical Department Chair-(Dd) at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work part time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $204,416. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Holly Dupuis

Resident Pgy - 5/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$204,350

Base pay: $82,175
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $122,175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,350
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $86,992
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Other Pay (Actual): $57,425
Pay Code A14: $500
Pay Code A15: $56,925
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Holly Dupuis works as a Resident Pgy - 5 for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Holly earned $204,350 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Non-Benefited.

Kelly Socia

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$204,062

Base pay: $143,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60,746
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,062
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $145,534
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $60,746
Pay Code A15: $60,746
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432015364

Kelly Socia is a Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $204,062. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Paul Gunnells

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

2025 total comp

$204,010

Base pay: $184,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,386
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,010
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $177,155
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $19,386
Pay Code A15: $19,386
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430439621

Paul Gunnells is a Professor U of M at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $204,010. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Gerard Nelson

Executive Director - Web Services/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$203,857

Base pay: $203,857
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $203,857
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $207,012
Bargaining Group Number: L95
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430191048
Year-to-Date Pay: $98,529

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Gerard Nelson serves as a Executive Director - Web Services. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $203,857. They are represented by SEIU Professional.

Christopher Mullin

Chief of Staff/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$203,856

Base pay: $203,856
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $203,856
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $245,400
Bargaining Group Number: L98
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432574455
Year-to-Date Pay: $149,933

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Christopher Mullin serves as a Chief of Staff. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $203,856. Union affiliation: Non-Unit Professional.

Sabina Murray

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

2025 total comp

$203,678

Base pay: $202,378
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $203,678
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $205,509
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $1,300
Pay Code A15: $1,300
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430707811

Sabina Murray is a Professor U of M at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $203,678. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Kerry Donohoe

Dean Academic Services/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$203,628

Base pay: $203,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $203,628
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $228,018
Bargaining Group Number: L98
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430310635
Year-to-Date Pay: $80,545

Kerry Donohoe is a Dean Academic Services at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $203,628. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Kerri Johnston

Dean - Enrollment Management/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$203,628

Base pay: $203,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $203,628
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $228,018
Bargaining Group Number: L98
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430314444
Year-to-Date Pay: $203,628

Kerri Johnston holds the role of Dean - Enrollment Management at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $203,628. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Maksim Zayaruzny

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

2025 total comp

$203,422

Base pay: $203,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $203,422
Employment type: Part Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $203,422
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430150046
Year-to-Date Pay: $203,422

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Maksim Zayaruzny serves as a Physician (Dual). They work part time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $203,422. Their bargaining unit is Non-Benefited.

Jan Kosny

Research Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$203,418

Base pay: $203,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $203,418
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $114,958
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433088930
Year-to-Date Pay: $203,418

Jan Kosny works as a Research Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Jan earned $203,418 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Frank Sousa

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$203,376

Base pay: $203,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $203,376
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $206,523
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430496028
Year-to-Date Pay: $203,376

Frank Sousa works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Frank earned $203,376 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Stephen Jenkins

Physician Advisor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$203,189

Base pay: $203,189
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $203,189
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $256,445
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432751983
Year-to-Date Pay: $203,189

Stephen Jenkins holds the role of Physician Advisor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $203,189. They are represented by Non-Benefited.

Jonathan Celli

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$203,137

Base pay: $155,034
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $48,103
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $203,137
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $157,104
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430170196
Year-to-Date Pay: $45,318

Jonathan Celli holds the role of Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $203,137. Union affiliation: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Ronghua Zhuge

Professor Tenured/Tenure Track/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$203,108

Base pay: $203,108
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $203,108
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $206,007
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430480441
Year-to-Date Pay: $203,108

Ronghua Zhuge holds the role of Professor Tenured/Tenure Track at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $203,108. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Matthew Lackner

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

2025 total comp

$203,023

Base pay: $166,881
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $36,141
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $203,023
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $169,464
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $36,141
Pay Code A15: $36,141
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430977158

Matthew Lackner holds the role of Professor U of M at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $203,023. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Charmaine Nelson

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

2025 total comp

$203,009

Base pay: $203,009
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $203,009
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $206,150
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433486301
Year-to-Date Pay: $203,009

Charmaine Nelson holds the role of Professor U of M at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $203,009. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.