Software Engineer salary in Boston, MA

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

Median base salary

Government data

$166,090

Median $166,090
Low $102,950High $214,100

Based on 42,310 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$102,950
25th percentile
$131,880
75th percentile
$183,740
90th percentile
$214,100

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