Police Chief Salary in Boston, MA

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How much does a Police Chief make in Boston, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Chief in Boston, MA is $136,577. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $129,055 to $144,954, with most professionals earning between $122,207 and $152,581.

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Average Salary Range for Police Chief in Boston, MA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
129055
144954
136577

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
129055
144954
136577
What is the average salary for Police Chief in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Police Chief in Boston, MA. The base salary for Police Chief ranges from $129,055 to $144,954 with the average base salary of $136,577. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $129,055 to $144,954 with the average total cash compensation of $136,577.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $136,577 $129,055 - $144,954
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $136,577 $129,055 - $144,954
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Police Chief Salary Near Boston, MA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,055 - $144,954 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,055 - $144,954 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Malden, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,055 - $144,954 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,055 - $144,954 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,055 - $144,954 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,055 - $144,954 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
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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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