Forensic Accountant Salary in Boston, MA

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How much does a Forensic Accountant make in Boston, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forensic Accountant in Boston, MA is $72,180. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $60,290 to a high of $85,616, with most professionals earning between $65,956 and $79,213.

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What is a Forensic Accountant?

Forensic accountants are experienced auditors, accountants, and investigators of legal and financial documents that are hired to look into possible suspicions of fraudulent activity within a company; or are hired by a company who may just want to prevent fraudulent activities from occurring. They also provide services in areas such as accounting, antitrust, damages, analysis, valuation, and general consulting. Forensic accountants have also been used in divorces, bankruptcy, insurance claims, personal injury claims, fraudulent claims, construction, royalty audits, and tracking terrorism by inv...

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Average Salary Range for Forensic Accountant in Boston, MA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
65956
79213
72180

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
67166
81954
73997
What is the average salary for Forensic Accountant in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forensic Accountant in Boston, MA. The base salary for Forensic Accountant ranges from $65,956 to $79,213 with the average base salary of $72,180. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,166 to $81,954 with the average total cash compensation of $73,997.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $72,180 $65,956 - $79,213
Bonus $1,817 $1,209 - $2,741
Total Pay $73,997 $67,166 - $81,954
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Forensic Accountant Salary Near Boston, MA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,956 - $79,213 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,956 - $79,213 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Malden, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,956 - $79,213 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,956 - $79,213 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,956 - $79,213 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,956 - $79,213 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
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