Each year, the City of Boston publishes payroll data for employees. This dataset contains employee names, job details, and earnings information including base salary, overtime, and total compensation for employees of the City.

See the "Payroll Categories" document below for an explanation of what types of earnings are included in each category.

Graph and download economic data for Average Hourly Earnings of All Employees: Total Private in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA (NECTA Division) (SMU25716540500000003) from Jan 2007 to Dec 2024 about Boston, MA, earnings, hours, private, employment, and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Average Weekly Wages for Employees in Total Covered Establishments in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH (MSA) (ENUC144640010) from Q1 1990 to Q4 2024 about covered, Boston, NH, MA, establishments, average, wages, employment, and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents median income data over a decade or more for males and females categorized by Total, Full-Time Year-Round (FT), and Part-Time (PT) employment in Boston. It showcases annual income, providing insights into gender-specific income distributions and the disparities between full-time and part-time work. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into gender-based pay disparity trends and explore the variations in income for male and female individuals.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

Based on our analysis ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates, we present the following observations: - All workers, aged 15 years and older: In Boston, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $55,048 for males and $42,450 for females.

These income figures indicate a substantial gender-based pay disparity, showcasing a gap of approximately 23% between the median incomes of males and females in Boston. With women, regardless of work hours, earning 77 cents to each dollar earned by men, this income disparity reveals a concerning trend toward wage inequality that demands attention in thecity of Boston.

- Full-time workers, aged 15 years and older: In Boston, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $86,749, while females earned $77,084, resulting in a 11% gender pay gap among full-time workers. This illustrates that women earn 89 cents for each dollar earned by men in full-time positions. While this gap shows a trend where women are inching closer to wage parity with men, it also exhibits a noticeable income difference for women working full-time in the city of Boston.

Interestingly, when analyzing income across all roles, including non-full-time employment, the gender pay gap percentage was higher for women compared to men. It appears that full-time employment presents a more favorable income scenario for women compared to other employment patterns in Boston.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Gender classifications include:

• Male
• Female

Employment type classifications include:

• Full-time, year-round: A full-time, year-round worker is a person who worked full time (35 or more hours per week) and 50 or more weeks during the previous calendar year.
• Part-time: A part-time worker is a person who worked less than 35 hours per week during the previous calendar year.

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column presents the data year. Expected values are 2010 to 2023
• Male Total Income: Annual median income, for males regardless of work hours
• Male FT Income: Annual median income, for males working full time, year-round
• Male PT Income: Annual median income, for males working part time
• Female Total Income: Annual median income, for females regardless of work hours
• Female FT Income: Annual median income, for females working full time, year-round
• Female PT Income: Annual median income, for females working part time

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Boston median household income by race. You can refer the same here

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH - Average Weekly Wages for Employees in Total Covered Establishments in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH (MSA) was 1862.00000 $ per Week in July of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH - Average Weekly Wages for Employees in Total Covered Establishments in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH (MSA) reached a record high of 2192.00000 in January of 2024 and a record low of 527.00000 in July of 1990. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH - Average Weekly Wages for Employees in Total Covered Establishments in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH (MSA) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH - Average Weekly Wages for Employees in Total Covered Establishments in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH (MSA) was 2001.52252 $ per Week in October of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH - Average Weekly Wages for Employees in Total Covered Establishments in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH (MSA) reached a record high of 2001.52252 in October of 2024 and a record low of 534.84650 in January of 1990. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH - Average Weekly Wages for Employees in Total Covered Establishments in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH (MSA) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Average Weekly Earnings of All Employees: Total Private in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA (NECTA Division) (SMU25716540500000011) from Jan 2007 to Dec 2024 about Boston, MA, earnings, private, employment, and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents median income data over a decade or more for males and females categorized by Total, Full-Time Year-Round (FT), and Part-Time (PT) employment in New Boston. It showcases annual income, providing insights into gender-specific income distributions and the disparities between full-time and part-time work. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into gender-based pay disparity trends and explore the variations in income for male and female individuals.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

Based on our analysis ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates, we present the following observations: - All workers, aged 15 years and older: In New Boston, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $46,875 for males and $21,979 for females.

These income figures highlight a substantial gender-based income gap in New Boston. Women, regardless of work hours, earn 47 cents for each dollar earned by men. This significant gender pay gap, approximately 53%, underscores concerning gender-based income inequality in the city of New Boston.

- Full-time workers, aged 15 years and older: In New Boston, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $63,750, while females earned $40,156, leading to a 37% gender pay gap among full-time workers. This illustrates that women earn 63 cents for each dollar earned by men in full-time roles. This level of income gap emphasizes the urgency to address and rectify this ongoing disparity, where women, despite working full-time, face a more significant wage discrepancy compared to men in the same employment roles.

Remarkably, across all roles, including non-full-time employment, women displayed a similar gender pay gap percentage. This indicates a consistent gender pay gap scenario across various employment types in New Boston, showcasing a consistent income pattern irrespective of employment status.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Gender classifications include:

• Male
• Female

Employment type classifications include:

• Full-time, year-round: A full-time, year-round worker is a person who worked full time (35 or more hours per week) and 50 or more weeks during the previous calendar year.
• Part-time: A part-time worker is a person who worked less than 35 hours per week during the previous calendar year.

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column presents the data year. Expected values are 2010 to 2023
• Male Total Income: Annual median income, for males regardless of work hours
• Male FT Income: Annual median income, for males working full time, year-round
• Male PT Income: Annual median income, for males working part time
• Female Total Income: Annual median income, for females regardless of work hours
• Female FT Income: Annual median income, for females working full time, year-round
• Female PT Income: Annual median income, for females working part time

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for New Boston median household income by race. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents median income data over a decade or more for males and females categorized by Total, Full-Time Year-Round (FT), and Part-Time (PT) employment in Boston Heights. It showcases annual income, providing insights into gender-specific income distributions and the disparities between full-time and part-time work. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into gender-based pay disparity trends and explore the variations in income for male and female individuals.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

Based on our analysis ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates, we present the following observations: - All workers, aged 15 years and older: In Boston Heights, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $70,089 for males and $29,079 for females.

These income figures highlight a substantial gender-based income gap in Boston Heights. Women, regardless of work hours, earn 41 cents for each dollar earned by men. This significant gender pay gap, approximately 59%, underscores concerning gender-based income inequality in the village of Boston Heights.

- Full-time workers, aged 15 years and older: In Boston Heights, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $105,469, while females earned $98,750, resulting in a 6% gender pay gap among full-time workers. This illustrates that women earn 94 cents for each dollar earned by men in full-time positions. While this gap shows a trend where women are inching closer to wage parity with men, it also exhibits a noticeable income difference for women working full-time in the village of Boston Heights.

Interestingly, when analyzing income across all roles, including non-full-time employment, the gender pay gap percentage was higher for women compared to men. It appears that full-time employment presents a more favorable income scenario for women compared to other employment patterns in Boston Heights.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Gender classifications include:

• Male
• Female

Employment type classifications include:

• Full-time, year-round: A full-time, year-round worker is a person who worked full time (35 or more hours per week) and 50 or more weeks during the previous calendar year.
• Part-time: A part-time worker is a person who worked less than 35 hours per week during the previous calendar year.

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column presents the data year. Expected values are 2010 to 2023
• Male Total Income: Annual median income, for males regardless of work hours
• Male FT Income: Annual median income, for males working full time, year-round
• Male PT Income: Annual median income, for males working part time
• Female Total Income: Annual median income, for females regardless of work hours
• Female FT Income: Annual median income, for females working full time, year-round
• Female PT Income: Annual median income, for females working part time

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Boston Heights median household income by race. You can refer the same here

Average Weekly Wages for Employees in Local Government Establishments in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH (MSA) was 1375.00000 $ per Week in July of 2021, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Average Weekly Wages for Employees in Local Government Establishments in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH (MSA) reached a record high of 1550.00000 in April of 2021 and a record low of 511.00000 in January of 1990. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Average Weekly Wages for Employees in Local Government Establishments in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH (MSA) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on May of 2025.

Average Weekly Wages for Employees in Private Establishments in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH (MSA) was 1753.00000 $ per Week in July of 2021, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Average Weekly Wages for Employees in Private Establishments in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH (MSA) reached a record high of 1983.00000 in October of 2020 and a record low of 523.00000 in April of 1990. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Average Weekly Wages for Employees in Private Establishments in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH (MSA) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on May of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Average Weekly Wages for Employees in Federal Government Establishments in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH (MSA) (ENUC144640110SA) from Q1 1990 to Q4 2024 about Boston, NH, MA, establishments, average, federal, wages, government, employment, and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents median income data over a decade or more for males and females categorized by Total, Full-Time Year-Round (FT), and Part-Time (PT) employment in Boston township. It showcases annual income, providing insights into gender-specific income distributions and the disparities between full-time and part-time work. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into gender-based pay disparity trends and explore the variations in income for male and female individuals.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

Based on our analysis ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates, we present the following observations: - All workers, aged 15 years and older: In Boston township, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $41,389 for males and $29,531 for females.

These income figures indicate a substantial gender-based pay disparity, showcasing a gap of approximately 29% between the median incomes of males and females in Boston township. With women, regardless of work hours, earning 71 cents to each dollar earned by men, this income disparity reveals a concerning trend toward wage inequality that demands attention in thetownship of Boston township.

- Full-time workers, aged 15 years and older: In Boston township, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $56,750, while females earned $58,875

Surprisingly, within the subset of full-time workers, women earn a higher income than men, earning 1.04 dollars for every dollar earned by men. This suggests that within full-time roles, womens median incomes significantly surpass mens, contrary to broader workforce trends.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Gender classifications include:

• Male
• Female

Employment type classifications include:

• Full-time, year-round: A full-time, year-round worker is a person who worked full time (35 or more hours per week) and 50 or more weeks during the previous calendar year.
• Part-time: A part-time worker is a person who worked less than 35 hours per week during the previous calendar year.

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column presents the data year. Expected values are 2010 to 2023
• Male Total Income: Annual median income, for males regardless of work hours
• Male FT Income: Annual median income, for males working full time, year-round
• Male PT Income: Annual median income, for males working part time
• Female Total Income: Annual median income, for females regardless of work hours
• Female FT Income: Annual median income, for females working full time, year-round
• Female PT Income: Annual median income, for females working part time

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Boston township median household income by race. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Total Quarterly Wages in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (MSA) (ENUC144630010SA) from Q1 1990 to Q4 2024 about Boston, NH, MA, wages, and USA.

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH - Average Weekly Wages for Employees in State Government Establishments in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH (MSA) was 1724.00000 $ per Week in October of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH - Average Weekly Wages for Employees in State Government Establishments in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH (MSA) reached a record high of 1941.00000 in July of 2024 and a record low of 562.00000 in April of 1991. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH - Average Weekly Wages for Employees in State Government Establishments in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH (MSA) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

The Average Salary chart presents a clear visualization of the salary progression for graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston from 2020 to 2023, illustrating the yearly average salary trends. Additionally, the chart compares these figures with the overall average salary trends of graduates from all schools, providing a comprehensive view of how University of Massachusetts-Boston’s graduates stand in terms of earning potential relative to their peers nationwide. This data is crucial for prospective students assessing the ROI of their education at University of Massachusetts-Boston.

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH - Average Weekly Wages for Employees in Private Establishments in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH (MSA) was 2041.04439 $ per Week in October of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH - Average Weekly Wages for Employees in Private Establishments in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH (MSA) reached a record high of 2041.04439 in October of 2024 and a record low of 532.18648 in January of 1990. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH - Average Weekly Wages for Employees in Private Establishments in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH (MSA) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

Total Quarterly Wages in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (MSA) was 70221231408.89059 $ in October of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Total Quarterly Wages in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (MSA) reached a record high of 70263522714.65691 in January of 2024 and a record low of 14877927062.51370 in January of 1991. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Total Quarterly Wages in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (MSA) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH - Average Weekly Wages for Employees in State Government Establishments in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH (MSA) was 1584.35739 $ per Week in July of 2021, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH - Average Weekly Wages for Employees in State Government Establishments in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH (MSA) reached a record high of 1584.35739 in July of 2021 and a record low of 571.14983 in July of 1990. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH - Average Weekly Wages for Employees in State Government Establishments in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH (MSA) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

Average Weekly Wages for Employees in Local Government Establishments in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH (MSA) was 1435.64578 $ per Week in July of 2021, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Average Weekly Wages for Employees in Local Government Establishments in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH (MSA) reached a record high of 1469.95878 in October of 2020 and a record low of 532.02916 in January of 1990. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Average Weekly Wages for Employees in Local Government Establishments in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH (MSA) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on May of 2025.