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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 5.5% lower than the average Boston startup salary of$135,292. 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 Healthcare, that is $205,000. This pay is 38.0% higher than the average H.R. salary in Boston, which is $148,600. The highest-paying industries in 2023 are: Healthcare (avg $205,000 per year), B2B (avg $167,500 per year), Professional Services (avg $167,500 per year).

Years of experience

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Top of Market

The highest average salary a H.R. in Boston can get with 7-10 years of experience, that is $154,000. This pay is 13.8% higher than the average salary in Boston startups, which is $135,292. The salary range varies with years of experience and depends on other factors such as skill set, size of company, and industry.