As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Board Member in Boston, MA is $139,365, equivalent to $67 per hour, $2,680 weekly, or $11,614 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Board Member in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Board Member in Boston, MA vary widely, spanning from $99,045 to $187,495. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($118,260) and 75th percentile ($164,558), while top earners (90th percentile) make $187,495 per year. This $46,298 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Business Administration, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Boston Board Member often earn 2.1% higher than national averages. However, Boston currently ranks 56 statewide for Board Member job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Board Member Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Board Member Salary $99,045 Boston, MA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Board Member Salary $118,260 Boston, MA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Board Member Salary $139,365 Boston, MA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Board Member Salary $164,558 Boston, MA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Board Member Salary $187,495 Boston, MA May 01, 2026
25% $118,260 10% $99,045 90% $187,495 75% $164,558 $139,365 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Board Member ?

A board of directors is a group of people who jointly supervise the activities of an organization, which can be either a for-profit business, nonprofit organization, or a government agency. Such a board's powers, duties, and responsibilities are determined by government regulations (including the jurisdiction's corporations law) and the organization's own constitution and bylaws. These authorities may specify the number of members of the board, how they are to be chosen, and how often they are to meet. In an organization with voting members, the board is accountable to, and might be subordina...

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  1. This Job:

    Board Member

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Corporate Secretary


    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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185463
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Board Member in Boston, MA. The base salary for Board Member ranges from $118,260 to $164,558 with the average base salary of $139,365. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $127,716 to $185,463 with the average total cash compensation of $148,425.

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