Salary guide · US

Financial Analyst salary in Boston: can you afford rent?

A Financial Analyst in Boston typically earns $72,000–$176,000/year, with a median around $104,000/year. Median 1-bedroom rent is $2,900/month.

Affordability verdict

Manageable

At a typical Financial Analyst salary of $104,000/year, spending on median Boston rent ($2,900/mo) would take up 33% of gross income. That's above the 30% guideline but not uncommon — a manageable situation.

Financial Analyst salary range in Boston

$72,000

Entry level

lower quartile

$104,000

Typical

median estimate

$176,000

Experienced

upper quartile

Financial analysts evaluate investment opportunities, analyse financial data, and advise businesses and individuals. Figures are gross annual salary estimates for Boston.

How much rent can a Financial Analyst afford?

25% of income (comfortable)$2,167/mo

30% of income (standard)$2,600/mo

35% of income (stretch)$3,033/mo

Median Boston rent$2,900/mo

Rent landscape in Boston

$1,700

Budget

cheapest 10%

$2,900

Median

most common