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Software Developers average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Boston$162,440
- Pittsfield$161,080
- Worcester$144,360
- Amherst$141,420
- Barnstable$140,860
- Springfield$133,220
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $162,440 | $166,090 | $131,880 | $114,492 | 108 |
| Pittsfield | $161,080 | $154,860 | $122,610 | $113,630 | 95 |
| Worcester | $144,360 | $146,950 | $120,330 | $103,038 | 103 |
| Amherst | $141,420 | $126,670 | $106,330 | $101,176 | 100 |
| Barnstable | $140,860 | $133,690 | $109,100 | $100,821 | 98 |
| Springfield | $133,220 | $127,740 | $106,280 | $95,981 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1252.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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