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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Diane Lanni

Senior Care Partner/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$64,222

Base pay: $64,222
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,222
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $65,139
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432968407
Year-to-Date Pay: $64,222

Diane Lanni works as a Senior Care Partner for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Diane earned $64,222 in 2025. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Kristine Sjostedt

Archivist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$64,214

Base pay: $64,214
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,214
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,169
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Nov 2, 2024
Transaction Number: 1431057147
Year-to-Date Pay: $64,214

Kristine Sjostedt holds the role of Archivist at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $64,214. Union affiliation: Non-Unit Professional.

Sheyla Hernandez Cruz

Clerk V/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$64,201

Base pay: $57,867
Overtime: $6,334
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,201
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,816
Bargaining Group Number: A12
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432709733
Year-to-Date Pay: $64,201

Sheyla Hernandez Cruz works as a Clerk V for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Sheyla earned $64,201 in 2025. They are represented by Non-Unit Classified.

Alaina Kendrick

Senior Advisor, Career Services/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$64,200

Base pay: $64,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,200
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $64,200
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433577652
Year-to-Date Pay: $19,754

Alaina Kendrick holds the role of Senior Advisor, Career Services at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,200. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Anne Fenton

Clerk IV/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$64,193

Base pay: $63,993
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,193
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA USA Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $65,380
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: 1432296697

Anne Fenton works as a Clerk IV for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Anne earned $64,193 in 2025. They are represented by MTA/NEA USA Classified.

Chunwei Zheng

Post Doc (4)/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$64,190

Base pay: $64,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,190
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Worcester Post Docs

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $66,492
Bargaining Group Number: W63
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433179397
Year-to-Date Pay: $64,190

Chunwei Zheng holds the role of Post Doc (4) at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,190. Union affiliation: Worcester Post Docs.

Gail Dilworth

Senior Program Coordinator - Fhc/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$64,172

Base pay: $64,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,172
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $65,088
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432300337
Year-to-Date Pay: $64,172

Gail Dilworth works as a Senior Program Coordinator - Fhc for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Gail earned $64,172 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Non-Unit Professional.

Jennifer Benson

Research Associate/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$64,169

Base pay: $64,169
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,169
Employment type: Part Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $64,169
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430648089
Year-to-Date Pay: $64,169

Jennifer Benson is a Research Associate at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work part time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $64,169. Union affiliation: AFT Faculty Federation.

Todd Zaganiacz

Clerk IV/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$64,169

Base pay: $63,969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,169
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA USA Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $65,380
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: 1432269722

Todd Zaganiacz holds the role of Clerk IV at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,169. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA USA Classified.

Alexandra Boland

Clinical Research Coordinator III/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$64,159

Base pay: $64,159
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,159
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $70,000
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433313895
Year-to-Date Pay: $53,390

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Alexandra Boland serves as a Clinical Research Coordinator III. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,159. Union affiliation: Non-Benefited.

Jason Willwerth

Academic Advisor III/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$64,151

Base pay: $64,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,151
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $64,151
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432797977
Year-to-Date Pay: $64,151

Jason Willwerth works as a Academic Advisor III for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Jason earned $64,151 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Allison Smith

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

2025 total comp

$64,150

Base pay: $64,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,150
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $8,667
Bargaining Group Number: B00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: May 31, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433297814
Year-to-Date Pay: $3,000

Allison Smith works as a Academic Advisor/Program Coordinator for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time contractor. Allison earned $64,150 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Non-Benefited.

Caanin Manson

Clerk IV/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$64,145

Base pay: $63,945
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,145
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA USA Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $65,380
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: 1432200406

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Caanin Manson serves as a Clerk IV. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,145. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA USA Classified.

Wayne Feiden

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

2025 total comp

$64,138

Base pay: $31,659
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $32,479
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,138
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $6,676
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: May 17, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430623324
Year-to-Date Pay: $2,824

Wayne Feiden is a Lecturer U of M at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work part time contractor. 2025 total compensation came to $64,138. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Vikash Verma

Senior Research Fellow Um/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$64,134

Base pay: $51,140
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,994
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,134
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,445
Bargaining Group Number: A53
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Pay Buyout (Actual): $12,994
Service End Date: Sep 20, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432642302
Year-to-Date Pay: $64,134

Vikash Verma works as a Senior Research Fellow Um for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Vikash earned $64,134 in 2025. Union affiliation: Non-Unit Professional.

Matthew Winters

Research Associate III/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$64,128

Base pay: $64,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,128
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $65,043
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430422487
Year-to-Date Pay: $64,128

Matthew Winters is a Research Associate III at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $64,128. Their bargaining unit is Non-Benefited.

Dusko Cejic

Maintainer II/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$64,127

Base pay: $62,796
Overtime: $660
Other pay: $670
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,127
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 1776

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $61,525
Bargaining Group Number: A01
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $670
Pay Code A07: $470
Pay Code A14: $200
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Dusko Cejic holds the role of Maintainer II at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,127. Union affiliation: AFSCME Local 1776.

James Packard

Chief Information Security Officer/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$64,123

Base pay: $17,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $46,761
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,123
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $186,300
Bargaining Group Number: L98
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Service End Date: Feb 10, 2024
Transaction Number: 1430540293
Year-to-Date Pay: $13,780

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), James Packard serves as a Chief Information Security Officer. They work full time employee. Their 2024 pay totaled $64,123. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Ryan Carey

Clerk IV/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$64,120

Base pay: $60,966
Overtime: $3,134
Other pay: $20
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,120
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $62,841
Bargaining Group Number: A12
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $20
Pay Code A07: $20
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432424630

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Ryan Carey serves as a Clerk IV. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,120. Union affiliation: Non-Unit Classified.

Presia Kegler

Housing Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$64,115

Base pay: $64,115
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,115
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $64,115
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433236831
Year-to-Date Pay: $64,115

Presia Kegler works as a Housing Manager for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Presia earned $64,115 in 2025. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Mikko Harvey

Writer/Editor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$64,103

Base pay: $64,103
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,103
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $64,666
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433495947
Year-to-Date Pay: $26,796

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Mikko Harvey serves as a Writer/Editor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,103. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Nicole Cloutier

Accountant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$64,083

Base pay: $63,883
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,083
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA USA Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $65,253
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: 1432905266

Nicole Cloutier is a Accountant I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $64,083. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA USA Classified.