Software Specialist Salary in Boston, MA

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How much does a Software Specialist make in Boston, MA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Specialist in Boston, MA is $88,429. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $77,469 to $101,604, with most professionals earning between $67,490 and $113,598.

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Average Salary Range for Software Specialist in Boston, MA

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Software Specialist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Specialist in Boston, MA. The base salary for Software Specialist ranges from $77,469 to $101,604 with the average base salary of $88,429. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,417 to $107,629 with the average total cash compensation of $92,144.

View Average Salary for Software Specialist as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $88,429 $77,469 - $101,604
Bonus $3,715 $2,948 - $6,026
Total Pay $92,144 $80,417 - $107,629
* 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.

Software Specialist Salary Near Boston, MA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,863 - $102,120 COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,863 - $102,120 COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Malden, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,863 - $102,120 COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,863 - $102,120 COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,863 - $102,120 COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,863 - $102,120 COMPARE TO Boston, MA
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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

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