The Herald is back for the 18th year of “Your Tax Dollars at Work” payroll and database rolling report. Check back here for all our data-driven reporting. And, here’s what we ...

Massachusetts’ statewide payroll climbed again in 2024, with many of the top earners hailing from the University of Massachusetts education system. The statewide payroll for 2024 totaled $10.26 ...

Massachusetts spent $10.26 billion on state payroll during 2024 ... Records show that 1,249 state employees earned more than Gov. Maura Healey, whose total pay during 2024 was $222,185.08.