Training and Development Specialists pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,420 a year or less, while the top 10% make $132,240 or more. The middle half of training and development specialists in Boston earn between $61,090 and $120,160.
- $46K10th
- $61K25th
- $84KMedian
- $120K75th
- $132K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $89,790 | $7,482 | $43.17 |
| Median | $83,800 | $6,983 | $40.29 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,090 | $5,091 | $29.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $120,160 | $10,013 | $57.77 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Training and Development Specialists pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Training and development specialists in Boston earn 4% more than the Massachusetts average ($86,070) and 19% more than the U.S. average ($75,550). At the median the gap is +21% against the U.S. median of $69,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $89,790 | $83,800 | $46,420 | $132,240 | 9,360 |
| Massachusetts | $86,070 | $80,270 | $41,790 | $129,670 | 12,190 |
| United States | $75,550 | $69,280 | $38,760 | $123,250 | 458,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Training and Development Specialists salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $89,790, a single filer in Boston takes home about $67,828 a year, or $5,652 a month and $2,609 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $71,997 | $6,000 |
| Working in MA | $67,828 | $5,652 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for training and development specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $89,790 buys what about $82,935 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 8.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Training and Development Specialists salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$89,790
- Worcester$77,130
- Springfield$71,530
- Amherst$70,960
- Barnstable$70,800
- Pittsfield$69,730
All Training and Development Specialists salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for training and development specialists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($109,240).
- San Jose, CA$109,240
- San Francisco, CA$100,800
- Kennewick, WA$100,740
- Decatur, AL$100,190
- Norwich, CT$96,400
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Training and Development Specialists salary in Boston: questions
How much do training and development specialists make an hour in Boston?
$43.17 an hour on average, and $40.29 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level training and development specialists salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,420 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the training and development specialists take-home pay in Boston?
About $67,828 a year ($5,652 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $89,790. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do training and development specialists earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% more than the U.S. average for this job ($75,550).
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 13-1151; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.17, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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