Supply ChainUpdated Q1 2026

Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) Salary
in Boston, MA

Own all sourcing and procurement strategy and spend at the executive level. Median salary in Boston: $345K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$345K
per year
Take-home: $225K

Salary range in Boston

Entry level (25th)$254,000
Median (50th)$345,000
Senior (75th)$455,000
Top earner (90th)$624,000
Data freshness

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What the numbers say for Boston

Analysis derived from the salary, COL, tax, and labor-market figures above β€” specific to this role and city.

30% premium vs national median

Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)s in Boston earn approximately 30% higher than the US national median for this role β€” a $80,000 premium on annual base salary. This reflects Boston's position as a higher-cost labor market where employers must match local wage norms.

Cost-of-living adjusted picture

Adjusted for Boston's cost-of-living index (162), the median Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) salary buys the equivalent of $212,963 in a US-average-cost city. That's $52,037 less purchasing power than the national median β€” the higher nominal salary doesn't fully offset local costs.

Key facts for Boston

Median salary
$345K
annual
Take-home pay
$225K
after fed/state tax
COL index
162
100 = US avg
State income tax
5%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$2,900
per month
YoY growth
+3%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Boston Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $345K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Boston

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$289K$314K$340K$365K$390K201920212023202520272029
2026
$354K
projected
2027
$362K
projected
2028
$372K
projected
2029
$381K
projected
2030
$390K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$345,000+$0
2028 projected$345,000+$0
2029 projected$345,000+$0
2030 projected$345,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) Salary in Boston, Massachusetts: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) salary in Boston, MA is $345,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Boston–MA metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) in Boston

Entry-level Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)s in Boston with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $254,000 and $345,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $345,000 to $455,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $455,000 to $624,000 or more.

Cost of living in Boston for Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)s

Boston has a cost of living index of 162 compared to the US national average of 100. Boston's cost of living is above the US average, so the salary figures above reflect local market rates. Massachusetts has a 5% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)

Bachelor's degree. 40% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Boston (current)$345K162
Worcester$297K120
Springfield$278K105
Cambridge$490K185
Lowell$313K118