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Accountant Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$47.82 per hour · take-home ≈ $73,827/year ($6,152/month) for a single filer
Accountant pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $70,460 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $79,370 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $99,460 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $128,560 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $160,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 46,230 Accountant jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 13-2011, “Accountants and Auditors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Accountant salary of $99,460 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $73,827 — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
| Gross (median) | $99,460 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,051 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,609 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$4,973 |
| Take-home (annual) | $73,827 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,152 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Accountant make in Massachusetts?
- The median Accountant salary in Massachusetts is $99,460 per year ($47.82 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $79,370 and $128,560.
- What is the take-home pay for a Accountant in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $99,460, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $73,827 per year ($6,152 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
- How many Accountant jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 46,230 Accountant jobs in Massachusetts in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Massachusetts state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Massachusetts.