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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David Jensen

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

2025 total comp

$226,260

Base pay: $215,378
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,882
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $226,260
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $218,711
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $10,882
Pay Code A15: $10,882
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430484575

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), David Jensen serves as a Professor U of M. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $226,260. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Xuejun Lu

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$226,224

Base pay: $178,842
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $47,382
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $226,224
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $181,610
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $47,382
Pay Code A15: $47,382
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430723606

Xuejun Lu works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Xuejun earned $226,224 in 2025. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Zhanfei Lei

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

2025 total comp

$226,185

Base pay: $186,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $39,753
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $226,185
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $189,317
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $39,753
Pay Code A15: $39,753
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433121820

Zhanfei Lei 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 $226,185. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Nikolay Prokofiev

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

2025 total comp

$226,134

Base pay: $187,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $39,015
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $226,134
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $190,014
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $39,015
Pay Code A15: $39,015
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430258999

Nikolay Prokofiev works as a Professor U of M for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Nikolay earned $226,134 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Stephen Mrozowski

Distinguished University Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$226,125

Base pay: $226,125
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $226,125
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $229,624
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430338195
Year-to-Date Pay: $226,125

Stephen Mrozowski works as a Distinguished University Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Stephen earned $226,125 in 2025. Union affiliation: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Friederike Jentoft

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

2025 total comp

$226,022

Base pay: $195,382
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $30,640
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $226,022
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $198,406
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $30,640
Pay Code A14: $3,500
Pay Code A15: $27,140
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Friederike Jentoft serves as a Professor U of M. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $226,022. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

George Joseph

Associate Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$226,008

Base pay: $177,134
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $48,874
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $226,008
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $179,875
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $48,874
Pay Code A15: $48,874
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430968942

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), George Joseph serves as a Associate Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $226,008. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Scott Civjan

Associate Dean,Coll of Engineering/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$225,943

Base pay: $194,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $31,221
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $225,943
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $198,243
Bargaining Group Number: A53
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $31,221
Pay Code A15: $31,221
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430481702

Scott Civjan holds the role of Associate Dean,Coll of Engineering at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $225,943. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Laurel Smith Doerr

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

2025 total comp

$225,775

Base pay: $182,044
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $43,731
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $225,775
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $184,862
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $43,731
Pay Code A15: $43,731
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432170675

Laurel Smith Doerr 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 $225,775. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Jonathan Woodruff

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

2025 total comp

$225,731

Base pay: $169,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $56,141
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $225,731
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $172,214
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $56,141
Pay Code A15: $56,141
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431496859

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Jonathan Woodruff serves as a Professor U of M. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $225,731. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Sybil Crawford

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$225,545

Base pay: $225,545
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $225,545
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $228,764
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430414895
Year-to-Date Pay: $225,545

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Sybil Crawford serves as a Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $225,545. Their bargaining unit is Non-Benefited.

Andrea Pocar

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

2025 total comp

$225,530

Base pay: $188,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $37,269
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $225,530
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $201,780
Bargaining Group Number: A53
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $8,890
Pay Code A15: $8,890
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431503502

Andrea Pocar works as a Professor U of M for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Andrea earned $225,530 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Non-Unit Professional.

Daniel Macdonald

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$225,466

Base pay: $165,301
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60,165
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $225,466
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $165,388
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $60,165
Pay Code A15: $60,165
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430651417

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Daniel Macdonald serves as a Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $225,466. They are represented by AFT Faculty Federation.

Leora Cohen-Mckeon

Assistant Medical Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$225,422

Base pay: $225,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $225,422
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $226,484
Bargaining Group Number: A53
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432864667
Year-to-Date Pay: $211,660

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Leora Cohen-Mckeon serves as a Assistant Medical Director. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $225,422. Their bargaining unit is Non-Unit Professional.

Patrick Mason

Chair of Department U of M/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$225,266

Base pay: $219,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $225,266
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $222,659
Bargaining Group Number: A53
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $6,000
Pay Code A15: $6,000
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433448107

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Patrick Mason serves as a Chair of Department U of M. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $225,266. Their bargaining unit is Non-Unit Professional.

Seth Donahue

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

2025 total comp

$225,225

Base pay: $208,549
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,676
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $225,225
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $211,777
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $16,676
Pay Code A15: $16,676
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432870686

Seth Donahue works as a Professor U of M for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Seth earned $225,225 in 2025. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Hilary Kornblith

Distinguished University Prof,Uma/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$225,225

Base pay: $225,225
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $225,225
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $228,710
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430707915
Year-to-Date Pay: $225,225

Hilary Kornblith works as a Distinguished University Prof,Uma for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Hilary earned $225,225 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Raul Padron Crema

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$225,195

Base pay: $225,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $225,195
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $228,409
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431720680
Year-to-Date Pay: $225,195

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Raul Padron Crema serves as a Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $225,195. Their bargaining unit is Non-Benefited.

Elizabeth Bertone-Johnson

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

2025 total comp

$225,024

Base pay: $177,577
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $47,447
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $225,024
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $150,194
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $47,447
Pay Code A15: $47,447
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430403962

Elizabeth Bertone-Johnson is a Professor U of M at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $225,024. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Mya Mangawang

Vice Provost-Acad Supp Services/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$225,004

Base pay: $225,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $225,004
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $228,486
Bargaining Group Number: B43
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432816242
Year-to-Date Pay: $225,004

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Mya Mangawang serves as a Vice Provost-Acad Supp Services. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $225,004. Their bargaining unit is Non-Unit Professional.

James Forest

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$224,964

Base pay: $172,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $52,854
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $224,964
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $174,774
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $52,854
Pay Code A14: $500
Pay Code A15: $52,354
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

James Forest is a Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $224,964. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Charles Weems

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

2025 total comp

$224,881

Base pay: $198,911
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $224,881
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $201,989
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $25,970
Pay Code A14: $2,500
Pay Code A15: $23,470
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Charles Weems works as a Professor U of M for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Charles earned $224,881 in 2025. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Paul Watanabe

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$224,768

Base pay: $178,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $46,371
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $224,768
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $181,157
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $46,371
Pay Code A15: $46,371
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430489359

Paul Watanabe holds the role of Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $224,768. Union affiliation: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Om Parkash Dhankher

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

2025 total comp

$224,731

Base pay: $165,455
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $59,276
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $224,731
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $168,016
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $59,276
Pay Code A15: $59,276
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430915382

Om Parkash Dhankher is a Professor U of M at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $224,731. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Nicole Champagne

Associate Dean-Acad Aff-Health Sci/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$224,517

Base pay: $199,241
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,276
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $224,517
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $202,325
Bargaining Group Number: L98
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $25,276
Pay Code A15: $25,276
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430178126

Nicole Champagne is a Associate Dean-Acad Aff-Health Sci at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $224,517. Union affiliation: Non-Unit Professional.

Michael Johnson

Professor A/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$224,503

Base pay: $206,499
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,004
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $224,503
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $207,527
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $18,004
Pay Code A15: $18,004
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431279044

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Michael Johnson serves as a Professor A. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $224,503. They are represented by MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Ping Chen

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$224,449

Base pay: $167,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $57,169
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $224,449
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $169,868
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $57,169
Pay Code A15: $57,169
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432171962

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Ping Chen serves as a Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $224,449. Union affiliation: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Mary Boscardin

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

2025 total comp

$224,364

Base pay: $177,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $47,218
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $224,364
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $179,887
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $47,218
Pay Code A15: $47,218
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430457444

Mary Boscardin is a Professor U of M at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $224,364. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.