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Mid-Level R Developer Salary in Boston (2026)

Updated July 20266 min readSources: BLS OES 2024, Levels.fyi 2024, JFR job feed

Mid-Level R Developers in Boston earn a median base salary of $163K per year, based on 5,000 verified data points. This guide covers salary ranges, total comp, and negotiation tactics specific to the mid-level level in 2026.

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Verified — 2026 · Mid-Level Level
R Developer · Boston
0% YoY
25th Percentile
$131K
Walk-away floor
Median (50th)
$163K
Market midpoint
75th Percentile
$206K
Realistic ceiling
Sources: BLS OES 2024, Levels.fyi 2024, JFR job feed·Sample: 5,000 data points

R Developer salary by level in Boston

See how mid-level-level pay compares to other seniority bands for the same role and location.

LevelApprox. Median Base
Junior$114K
Mid-LevelThis guide$163K
Senior$219K
Staff$268K
Principal$309K

* Figures are approximate estimates relative to the mid-level-level verified data above.

What does a Mid-Level R Developer earn in Boston in 2026?

The median base salary for a Mid-Level R Developer in Boston is $163K per year, with the 25th–75th percentile range spanning $131K$206K. Total annual compensation — including bonuses and equity — typically reaches $194K at the median for mid-level-level engineers.

At the mid-level level, engineers are working independently and delivering end-to-end features. Compensation has moved meaningfully above junior levels, and further progression to senior typically comes within 2–4 years for high performers.

To negotiate effectively, open at $189K — the 65th percentile for this level and location — which gives you room to settle above median while appearing reasonable. Know your walk-away floor: $131K.

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Top-paying companies for Mid-Level R Developers in Boston

CompanyMedian Base
Google$185K
Meta$180K
Apple$175K
Microsoft$168K
Amazon$165K
Netflix$310K
Stripe$188K
Airbnb$182K

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