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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Financial Analyst Salary After Tax in Boston

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท MA ยท Single filer

Rent: High StressCOL Index: 1.93

Financial Analyst Salary Range

25th Percentile

$70,000

Take-home:

$54,131

$4,511/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$96,000

Take-home:

$71,122

$5,927/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$130,000

Take-home:

$93,108

$7,759/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $96,000

Gross Salary$96,000
Federal Tax(13.3%)โ€“$12,734
MA State Taxโ€“$4,800
Social Securityโ€“$5,952
Medicareโ€“$1,392
Annual Take-Home$71,122
$5,927Monthly
$2,735Bi-Weekly
25.91%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Boston

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)48.9% โ€” High Stress

1BR Monthly Rent

$2,900/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$3,700/mo

COL Index

1.93

Comfortable Rent Max

$1,481/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $5,927 ($71,124/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$2,964

per month

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

$1,778

per month

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

$1,185

per month

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

Needs / year

$35,562

Wants / year

$21,337

Savings / year

$14,225

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Financial Analyst salary in Boston?

The median Financial Analyst salary in Boston (MA) is $96,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $70,000 and the 75th percentile is $130,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Financial Analyst in Boston?

At the median salary of $96,000, a Financial Analyst in MA takes home approximately $71,122 per year ($5,927/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 25.91%.

Can a Financial Analyst afford rent in Boston?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Boston is $2,900/month. On the median Financial Analyst salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 48.9%, which is "High Stress". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($1,481/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Financial Analyst salaries in Boston?

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