Account Executive Salary in Boston

💰 $90K–$200K salary range

Median: $160K  ·  Based on 21 public job postings  ·  Updated April 2026

Boston salary data for Account Executive roles at high-growth companies.

📊 Salary breakdown

Account Executive pay in Boston vs. national

• Boston: $136K median
• National: $140K median

Boston Account Executive pay runs 3% below the national median.

Sales salaries in Boston by seniority

• Sales Manager: $134K
• Account Executive: $136K
• Senior Account Executive: $148K
• VP Sales: $196K

What does a Account Executive in Boston do?

Account Executives are revenue leaders who build pipeline and close business. This benchmark reflects Mid-level base compensation for Boston-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average Account Executive salary in Boston?
The median pay is $136K, with a typical range of $98K–$190K, based on 191 public Boston job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does Boston compare to the national Account Executive salary?
The national median is $140K; Boston is shown above.

Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 Boston postings.

Methodology

Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 191 public job postings located in Boston (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 Boston postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 28, 2026.

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