SalesUpdated Q1 2026

VP of Business Development Salary
in Boston, MA

Set and execute the partnership and new-business growth strategy across the company. Median salary in Boston: $340K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$340K
per year
Take-home: $222K

Salary range in Boston

Entry level (25th)$259,000
Median (50th)$340,000
Senior (75th)$437,000
Top earner (90th)$551,000
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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.

62% premium vs national median

VP of Business Developments in Boston earn approximately 62% higher than the US national median for this role β€” a $130,000 premium on annual base salary. This reflects Boston's position as a higher-cost labor market where employers must match local wage norms.

Key facts for Boston

Median salary
$340K
annual
Take-home pay
$222K
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
+3.5%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Boston VP of Business Development to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $340K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Boston

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

HistoricalProjected
VP of Business Development salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$285K$310K$335K$360K$385K201920212023202520272029
2026
$348K
projected
2027
$357K
projected
2028
$366K
projected
2029
$375K
projected
2030
$385K
projected

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

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$340,000+$0
2028 projected$340,000+$0
2029 projected$340,000+$0
2030 projected$340,000+$0

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

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VP of Business Development Salary in Boston, Massachusetts: Complete Guide (2026)

The median VP of Business Development salary in Boston, MA is $340,000 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 VP of Business Development in Boston

Entry-level VP of Business Developments in Boston with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $259,000 and $340,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $340,000 to $437,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $437,000 to $551,000 or more.

Cost of living in Boston for VP of Business Developments

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 VP of Business Development

Bachelor's degree. 45% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

VP of Business Development salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Boston (current)$340K162
Worcester$252K120
Springfield$221K105
Cambridge$389K185
Lowell$248K118