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H.R. Salary and Equity in Boston 2026

How much does a H.R. expect to make at Boston-based startups? The average expected salary for H.R.s in Boston-based startups is 128k per year, with a range from 60k to 290k. These amounts were gathered from Wellfound self-reported data and represent the median salary range. The salary range for H.R.s in Boston startups varies depending on factors such as industry, experience, skills, and startup stage.

127.9k

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4 years

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The average salary for a H.R. in Boston is $127,896, which is 4.5% higher than the average Boston startup salary of$122,333. H.R. salaries in Boston are based on exclusive Wellfound data. All data is updated on a weekly basis. Factors that may influence salary include: years of experience, title, size of company, skill-set, and industry.

Top of market

$177,292/yr

Range $113k - $290k

Average

$127,896/yr

Range $95k - $260k

Below Average

$84,646/yr

Range $60k - $157k


Industries

The highest average salary a H.R. in Boston can get in SaaS, that is $160,000. This pay is 12.3% higher than the average H.R. salary in Boston, which is $142,500. The highest-paying industries in 2023 are: SaaS (avg $160,000 per year), Marketing (avg $125,000 per year).

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