How much does a Benefits Consultant make in Boston, MA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Benefits Consultant in Boston, MA is $72,269. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $64,798 to $79,455, with most professionals earning between $57,997 and $85,998.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Benefits Consultant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Benefits Consultant Salary $57,997 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Benefits Consultant Salary $64,798 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Benefits Consultant Salary $72,269 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Benefits Consultant Salary $79,455 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Benefits Consultant Salary $85,998 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
25% $64,798 10% $57,997 90% $85,998 75% $79,455 $72,269 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Benefits Consultant ?

Employee benefits and (especially in British English) benefits in kind (also called fringe benefits, perquisites, or perks) include various types of non-wage compensation provided to employees in addition to their normal wages or salaries. Instances where an employee exchanges (cash) wages for some other form of benefit is generally referred to as a "salary packaging" or "salary exchange" arrangement. In most countries, most kinds of employee benefits are taxable to at least some degree. Examples of these benefits include: housing (employer-provided or employer-paid) furnished or not, with or...

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  1. This Job:

    Benefits Consultant

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Benefits Analyst II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Benefits Consultant in Boston, MA. The base salary for Benefits Consultant ranges from $64,798 to $79,455 with the average base salary of $72,269. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,123 to $82,385 with the average total cash compensation of $73,775.

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