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Accountant salary in Boston, MA, 2026

How much does an Accountant make in Boston, MA?

Average base salary

$78,094
15%
above national average
Average $78,094
Low $55,136
High $110,612

The average salary for a accountant is $78,094 per year in Boston, MA. 81 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Accountant job openings in Boston, MA

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Accounting Generalist
Omni Hotels3.7out of 5 stars.
Boston, MA
$33.18 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Accountant in Boston, MA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Global Technical Talent
 
$145,600per year
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Global Atlantic Financial Grou...
 
$117,041per year
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Avangrid
 
$113,400per year
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Spartan Brands
 
$110,000per year
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NOW CFO
 
$110,000per year
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Synectics Inc.
 
$110,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Accountants near Boston, MA

  1. Wilmington, MA
    $89,899 per year
  2. Waltham, MA
    $88,343 per year
  3. Westwood, MA
    $82,880 per year
  4. Boston, MA
    $76,295 per year
  5. Woburn, MA
    $72,659 per year

Where can an Accountant earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Accountant get paid in Boston, MA?

Accounting Intern

Job openings
Average $24.60 per hour

Assistant Accountant

Job openings
Average $30.30 per hour

Junior Accountant

Job openings
Average $56,957 per year

Senior Accountant

Job openings
Average $97,437 per year