Principal Analyst Salary in Boston, Massachusetts

Principal Analyst Salary in Boston, MA

How much does a Principal Analyst make in Boston, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Analyst in Boston, MA is $148,717. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $120,946 to a high of $170,363, with most professionals earning between $134,181 and $160,048.

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10th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $120,946 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $134,181 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $148,717 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $160,048 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $170,363 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
25% $134,181 10% $120,946 90% $170,363 75% $160,048 $148,717 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Principal Analyst in Boston, MA. The base salary for Principal Analyst ranges from $134,181 to $160,048 with the average base salary of $148,717. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $134,181 to $160,048 with the average total cash compensation of $148,717.

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About Boston, Massachusetts    Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The....More

Boston, Massachusetts  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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