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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Data Analyst Salary After Tax in Cambridge

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท MA ยท Single filer

Rent: High StressCOL Index: 1.93

Data Analyst Salary Range

25th Percentile

$62,000

Take-home:

$48,755

$4,063/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$82,000

Take-home:

$61,973

$5,164/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$108,000

Take-home:

$78,964

$6,580/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $82,000

Gross Salary$82,000
Federal Tax(11.8%)โ€“$9,654
MA State Taxโ€“$4,100
Social Securityโ€“$5,084
Medicareโ€“$1,189
Annual Take-Home$61,973
$5,164Monthly
$2,384Bi-Weekly
24.42%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Cambridge

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)60% โ€” High Stress

1BR Monthly Rent

$3,100/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$3,950/mo

COL Index

1.93

Comfortable Rent Max

$1,291/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $5,164 ($61,968/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$2,582

per month

  • โ€บRent / mortgage
  • โ€บGroceries
  • โ€บUtilities
  • โ€บInsurance
  • โ€บMinimum debt payments
  • โ€บTransportation
Wants30%

$1,549

per month

  • โ€บDining out
  • โ€บStreaming services
  • โ€บGym
  • โ€บHobbies
  • โ€บTravel
  • โ€บShopping
Savings20%

$1,033

per month

  • โ€บEmergency fund
  • โ€บ401(k) / IRA
  • โ€บInvestments
  • โ€บDown payment fund
  • โ€บDebt payoff (extra)

Needs / year

$30,984

Wants / year

$18,590

Savings / year

$12,394

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Data Analyst salary in Cambridge?

The median Data Analyst salary in Cambridge (MA) is $82,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $62,000 and the 75th percentile is $108,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Data Analyst in Cambridge?

At the median salary of $82,000, a Data Analyst in MA takes home approximately $61,973 per year ($5,164/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 24.42%.

Can a Data Analyst afford rent in Cambridge?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Cambridge is $3,100/month. On the median Data Analyst salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 60%, which is "High Stress". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($1,291/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Data Analyst salaries in Cambridge?

Cambridge has a cost-of-living index of 1.93 (1.00 = national average). Cambridge is 93% more expensive than the US average, which reduces the real purchasing power of the Data Analyst salary.