Principal Accountant Salary in Lowell, Massachusetts

Principal Accountant Salary in Lowell, MA

How much does a Principal Accountant make in Lowell, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Accountant in Lowell, MA is $178,056. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $157,367 to $203,959, with most professionals earning between $138,531 and $227,543.

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10th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $138,531 Lowell,MA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $157,367 Lowell,MA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $178,056 Lowell,MA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $203,959 Lowell,MA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $227,543 Lowell,MA April 01, 2025
25% $157,367 10% $138,531 90% $227,543 75% $203,959 $178,056 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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157367
203959
178056
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Accountant in Lowell, MA. The base salary for Principal Accountant ranges from $157,367 to $203,959 with the average base salary of $178,056. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $157,367 to $203,959 with the average total cash compensation of $178,056.

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About Lowell, Massachusetts    Lowell is a city in the U.S. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Located in Middlesex County, Lowell (along with Cambridge) was a county seat until Massach....More

Lowell, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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