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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Gabrielle Dillard

Veterinary Technician II/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$53,456

Base pay: $53,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,456
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $54,219
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433071276
Year-to-Date Pay: $53,456

Gabrielle Dillard is a Veterinary Technician II at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $53,456. Union affiliation: Non-Benefited.

Michael Leblanc

Director, Academic Support/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$53,454

Base pay: $12,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $40,754
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,454
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $102,264
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Pay Buyout (Actual): $40,754
Service End Date: Feb 24, 2024
Transaction Number: 1430727740
Year-to-Date Pay: $53,454

Michael Leblanc holds the role of Director, Academic Support at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $53,454. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Carolyn Cave

Academic Advisor/Program Coordinator/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$53,441

Base pay: $32,763
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,677
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,441
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,010
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Pay Buyout (Actual): $20,677
Service End Date: Jun 15, 2024
Transaction Number: 1431131572
Year-to-Date Pay: $53,441

Carolyn Cave is a Academic Advisor/Program Coordinator at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2024 total compensation came to $53,441. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Alysha Putnam

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

2025 total comp

$53,429

Base pay: $53,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,429
Employment type: Full Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,000
Bargaining Group Number: A53
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433105843
Year-to-Date Pay: $53,429

Alysha Putnam works as a Post Doctoral Res Associate U M for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time contractor. Alysha earned $53,429 in 2025. Union affiliation: Non-Unit Professional.

Aaron Norfolk

Senior Lecturer/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$53,429

Base pay: $42,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,429
Employment type: Part Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $43,085
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $11,000
Pay Code A15: $11,000
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431633827

Aaron Norfolk works as a Senior Lecturer for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time employee. Aaron earned $53,429 in 2025. They are represented by MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Kenneth Goodenough

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

2025 total comp

$53,425

Base pay: $53,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,425
Employment type: Full Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Amherst Post Docs

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,000
Bargaining Group Number: A63
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Sep 20, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433518775
Year-to-Date Pay: $53,425

Kenneth Goodenough works as a Post Doctoral Res Associate U M for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time contractor. Kenneth earned $53,425 in 2025. Union affiliation: Amherst Post Docs.

Gabriel Eduardo Camnitzer

Assistant Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$53,423

Base pay: $53,423
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,423
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $75,395
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Service End Date: Sep 7, 2024
Transaction Number: 1433233984
Year-to-Date Pay: $53,423

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Gabriel Eduardo Camnitzer serves as a Assistant Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2024 pay totaled $53,423. They are represented by AFT Faculty Federation.

Yuanchun Jing

Research Associate III/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$53,419

Base pay: $53,419
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,419
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $54,182
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431840111
Year-to-Date Pay: $53,419

Yuanchun Jing is a Research Associate III at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $53,419. They are represented by Non-Benefited.

Katherine Ghantous

Educator IV/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$53,415

Base pay: $53,415
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,415
Employment type: Part Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $56,682
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430956579
Year-to-Date Pay: $53,415

Katherine Ghantous works as a Educator IV for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time employee. Katherine earned $53,415 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Marcia Beary

Specialist I, Specialty Programs/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$53,412

Base pay: $53,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,412
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $54,175
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432410356
Year-to-Date Pay: $53,412

Marcia Beary holds the role of Specialist I, Specialty Programs at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,412. Union affiliation: Non-Unit Professional.

Stephanie Therrien

Specialist I, Specialty Programs/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$53,412

Base pay: $53,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,412
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $54,174
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432331758
Year-to-Date Pay: $53,412

Stephanie Therrien is a Specialist I, Specialty Programs at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $53,412. Union affiliation: Non-Unit Professional.

Andrea De Paz Lima

Janitor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$53,412

Base pay: $48,206
Overtime: $5,199
Other pay: $8
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,412
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $46,130
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Other Pay (Actual): $8
Pay Code A07: $8
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432894554

Andrea De Paz Lima holds the role of Janitor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,412. They are represented by Non-Benefited.

Katherine Wood

Pharmacy Associate II/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$53,411

Base pay: $53,279
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $132
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,411
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $7,488
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432408172
Year-to-Date Pay: $16,400

Katherine Wood holds the role of Pharmacy Associate II at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time contractor. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,411. They are represented by Non-Benefited.

Paula Pawloski

Clerk IV/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$53,405

Base pay: $53,205
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,405
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA USA Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $54,033
Bargaining Group Number: A08
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $200
Pay Code A14: $200
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433417947

Paula Pawloski is a Clerk IV at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $53,405. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA USA Classified.

Alexandria Jones

Education Outreach Counselor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$53,404

Base pay: $47,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,624
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,404
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,600
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Pay Buyout (Actual): $5,624
Service End Date: Oct 18, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433305471
Year-to-Date Pay: $53,404

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Alexandria Jones serves as a Education Outreach Counselor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,404. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Mary Lou Macedo

Maintainer I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$53,404

Base pay: $53,404
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,404
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Massachusetts Maintainers

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $53,916
Bargaining Group Number: D83
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432313454
Year-to-Date Pay: $53,404

Mary Lou Macedo holds the role of Maintainer I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,404. Their bargaining unit is AFT Massachusetts Maintainers.