Salem, Massachusetts Savings Rates - October 2026
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Salem, Massachusetts savings account rates range from 0.01% to 10.00% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 14, 2026. The best savings rates for Salem, Massachusetts and the surrounding area include OpenbankOpenbank125 Main St, Salem, NH 03079A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.00%Real return: +1.35%APY minus 2.8% CPI (February 2026) High Yield Savings Boost at 4.15% APY, Salem Five DirectSalem Five Direct71 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.29%Real return: +0.86%APY minus 2.8% CPI (February 2026) eOne Savings at 3.66% APY, Institution for SavingsInstitution for Savings6 Paradise Rd, Salem, MA 01970A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.22%Real return: +0.70%APY minus 2.8% CPI (February 2026) BUSINESS Savings ACCOUNTS at 3.50% APY, Rockland TrustRockland Trust55 Main St, Salem, NH 03079A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.64%Real return: -2.25%APY minus 2.8% CPI (February 2026) Money Market Savings at 0.55% APY, and Metro Credit UnionMetro Credit Union4 Paradise Rd, Salem, MA 01970 4230A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.39%Real return: -2.30%APY minus 2.8% CPI (February 2026) Prosperity Builder Savings Account at 0.50% APY.
Salem has 35 local institutions in our database, with savings rates as high as 4.15% APY from Openbank at 125 Main St, Salem, NH 03079. Use the table below to compare all available offers, including options from institutions serving the broader Massachusetts area. Rates are continually updated, so we recommend checking back frequently.
Savings rates reflect recent market quotes and representative offers available to depositors in Salem, Massachusetts and the surrounding area. Last Updated and Verified: October 14, 2026
Compare the Best Savings Rates in Salem, Massachusetts & Surrounding Communities
Boosted APY = 3.80% standard variable APY + 0.35% 6-month APY Boost for new customers; boost expires after 6 months and reverts to standard variable APY; open by 11/03/26; limited-time offer, new Openbank customers only
Standard variable APY; variable-rate account, subject to change at Openbank's discretion without notice; Personal accounts only
- Oct 6, 20263.80%▼ from 4.15%
- Sep 27, 20264.15%first recorded
eOne Savings earns 3.66% APY (Annual Percentage Yield) on daily balances of $0.01-$1,000,000 and must be opened with funds not previously on deposit with Salem Five or Salem Five Direct. The rate may change after the account is opened. Salem Five reserves the right to transfer balances over $1,000,000 to a Statement Savings Account earning a variable rate of interest and APY as disclosed to you at the time the account is opened. eOne Savings may be used to provide overdraft protection for eOne Checking. This offer is not available at Salem Five branch locations. Consumer accounts only.
- Oct 2, 20263.66%▲ from 3.51%
- Sep 27, 20263.51%first recorded
APY denotes Annual Percentage Yield. A minimum balance of $25,000 is required to open and avoid a $10 monthly service charge.
- Oct 7, 20263.50%▲ from 0.50%
- Sep 27, 20260.50%first recorded
Balance: $100,000 -$500,000 (plus interest paid)
Maximum balance allowed is $500,000 plus interest paid. Rates are variable and subject to change at any time without notice. This is a tiered rate account. Balances of $100,000 to $500,000 earn 3.50% APY; balances less than $100,000 earn 0.50% APY. Account is limited to consumers and must be opened online; individual or joint ownership only. This account may only be funded with NEW MONEY not on deposit at the Institution for Savings. Account is limited to one account per primary account owner. Fees may reduce earnings.
Balance: $25,000 and above
Balance: Balances $25,000 and above
Balance: $1,000,000 and over
Balance: $25,000.00 - $49,999.99
Balance: $10,000.00 and above
Balance: less than $100,000
Maximum balance allowed is $500,000 plus interest paid. Rates are variable and subject to change at any time without notice. This is a tiered rate account. Balances of $100,000 to $500,000 earn 3.50% APY; balances less than $100,000 earn 0.50% APY. Account is limited to consumers and must be opened online; individual or joint ownership only. This account may only be funded with NEW MONEY not on deposit at the Institution for Savings. Account is limited to one account per primary account owner. Fees may reduce earnings.
Balance: $10,000 and above
Balance: $0.00 - $5,000.00; Qualifying balance up to $5,000.00; Rates as of June 1, 2019; Rates may change after account opening; One Prosperity Savings Account per person; Funds earn dividends from the business day of deposit and are compounded and paid monthly
Balance: Balances $50,000 and above
Balance: $50,000 and above
Balance: less than $25,000
Balance: Balances less than $50,000
Balance: $0.01 - $9,999.99
Balance: less than $50,000
Balance: less than $10,000
Balance: $10,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $0.01- $9,999.99
Balance: $10+; Method of Compounding: Monthly
Qualifications Required: Direct deposit of net pay into Service CU account; serving in a combat zone as defined by Service CU; orders of deployment to a combat zone must be provided; eCommunications is required; Tier: Tier 1. Balance: $0.00. *Warriors deployed in combat zones may deposit up to $10,000 into a Service CU Deployed Warrior Savings Account which earns 10% APY (Annual Percentage Yield) up to $10,000.00. If actual daily balance exceeds $10,000, the remaining balance will receive variable APY of 10%-0.10%. Rates are variable and subject to change; accurate as of 09/08/2026. Service member must be serving in a combat zone as defined by Service CU; orders of deployment to a combat zone must be provided. Direct deposit of net pay is required into members Service CU account. No minimum balance is required to open the Deployed Warrior Savings Account; $5 deposit is required to open a Primary Savings Account. Monthly deposits into a Deployed Warriors Savings Account cannot exceed the amount of your monthly net military pay; however, deposits into the Deployed Warrior Savings Account may be direct deposit, an allotment, or a transfer of funds from a Service CU account. Withdrawals are not permitted from a Deployed Warrior Savings Account. If a withdrawal is made from the Deployed Warrior Savings Account before the redeployment date plus 120 days, the funds in the Deployed Warrior Savings Account will be transferred to the Primary Savings Account, and the Deployed Warrior Savings Account will be closed. The Deployed Warrior Savings Account will stop accruing 10% APY at the end of the month of return date per deployment orders plus 120 days. eCommunications is required.
Primary savings account; Qualifying balance up to $500.00; 0.05% dividend rate on balance above $500.00; Dividend rates effective as of November 1, 2024
Primary savings account; Qualifying balance up to $500.00; 0.05% dividend rate on balance above $500.00; Dividend rates effective as of November 1, 2024
APY paid on the balance up to the first $500.00; dividend rate of 0.25% paid on the remaining balance over $500.00
Balance: $.01-$9,999.99
Qualifying balances of $250,000 or less only
- Sep 24, 20265.00%▲ from 4.75%
- Sep 18, 20264.75%first recorded
Balance: $0 - $1,000
On Balances Up To $1000.00
Balance: $0.00 - $500
Qualifying balance up to $2,000.00
Balance: $25.01 - $500.00; Max. balance up to $500.00; Funds over $500.00 revert to the current regular share dividend rate
Qualifications Required; LevelUp Rate applies when depositing $250+ per month (statement cycle); rate applied to full balance; Standard Rate of 3.00% APY otherwise
Earn LevelUp Rate on entire balance when you deposit $250+ per month; Standard Rate of 3.00% APY otherwise
- Sep 25, 20264.20%▲ from 4.00%
- Sep 14, 20264.00%first recorded
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Qualifications Required; Balance: $0.00 - $25,000.00; Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00; Non-qualifying rate 0.00% APY; New accounts receive qualifying rate for first statement cycle
Balance: $0.00 - $100,000.00
Balance: $10.00 - $9,999.99; Tier 1; Preauthorized weekly or monthly transfer from SCU Checking required; Unlimited withdrawals only when made in person
- Oct 10, 20264.00%▲ from 3.75%
- Sep 18, 20263.75%first recorded
Balance: $500,000.01 and over
Published APY range: 3.75% - 2.75%. Balance: $10,000.00 - $49,999.99; Tier 2; Preauthorized weekly or monthly transfer from SCU Checking required; Unlimited withdrawals only when made in person
Balance: $50,000+; New money only; APY assumes paired Direct Advantage Checking (without it, APY 0.10% lower)
Balance: $9,999.01 to $9,999,999.00; minimum balance to open and earn stated APY is $10,000 of new money not already on deposit with Liberty Bay
- Sep 22, 20263.50%▲ from 0.10%
- Sep 18, 20260.10%▼ from 3.50%
- Sep 14, 20263.50%first recorded
Balance: $5,000 - $49,999.99; New money only; APY assumes paired Direct Advantage Checking (without it, APY 0.10% lower)
Qualifications Required; Personal accounts only; Compounding: Monthly
- Oct 5, 20263.30%▲ from 3.25%
- Sep 14, 20263.25%first recorded
Balance: $100,000.01 - $250,000.00
Balance tier: $200,000 and over; Requires enrollment in online and mobile banking and eStatements
Balance tier: $150,000 and over; Requires enrollment in online and mobile banking and eStatements
Balance tier: $100,000 and over; Requires enrollment in online and mobile banking and eStatements
Balance: $10,000.00 - $1,000,000; Available to consumers only; New money is welcome but not required
Balance: $50,000.00 - $99,999.99
Balance: $0-$100,000.00
- Oct 10, 20263.00%▲ from 2.90%
- Sep 14, 20262.90%first recorded
Share Accounts table; Minimum Opening Balance of $10; Minimum Balance to Earn APY is $10
Share Accounts table; Minimum Opening Balance of $10; Minimum Balance to Earn APY is $10
Share Accounts table; Minimum Opening Balance of $10; Minimum Balance to Earn APY is $10
Balance: $50,000 and above
Balance: $50,000 and above
Balance: $500,000.00 and over
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Salem, MA Savings Rate Trends
Compare local Salem, MA savings rate quotes against the statewide average
Daily savings rate averages tracked across our database of 8,500+ banks and credit unions, updated every evening.
Massachusetts high-yield savings rates rose 0.185 points over the past 7 days to 2.234% APY, up from 2.048%.
Massachusetts standard savings rates fell 0.005 points over the past 7 days to 0.476% APY, down from 0.480%.
Salem, Massachusetts Savings Rate Forecast, Next 12 Months
Savings rates move with Federal Reserve policy. Our model uses the current MA high-yield average and a Fed funds spread to project the likely rate trajectory for 2026 to 2027.
Savings account rates are variable and move in close correlation with the Federal Reserve’s federal funds rate target. Our 12-month forecast is derived from the current MA high-yield savings average of 2.234% APY and a Fed funds spread model calibrated to the historical relationship between policy rate changes and deposit rate adjustments at banks and credit unions.
Key assumptions: the Federal Reserve holds the federal funds rate at its current level over the next 12 months, with the possibility of one 25 basis point increase; deposit rates at banks and credit unions track policy-rate changes within 60 to 90 days. High-yield online savings rates tend to adjust faster than standard branch-based savings rates.
Important notice: This forecast is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for financial decisions. Rate forecasts carry significant uncertainty. The actual trajectory will depend on Federal Reserve decisions, economic conditions, and competitive dynamics among financial institutions in Salem, Massachusetts.
Savings Account Earnings in Salem, Massachusetts
Annual interest earnings at current MA average APYs, based on the high-yield and standard savings averages tracked in our database. Compounding assumed monthly.
| Balance | HY Savings (2.234% APY) | Monthly Earnings | Standard Savings (0.476% APY) | Monthly Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | $111.67 / year | $9.31 | $23.80 / year | $1.98 |
| $10,000 | $223.35 / year | $18.61 | $47.59 / year | $3.97 |
| $25,000 | $558.37 / year | $46.53 | $118.98 / year | $9.92 |
| $50,000 | $1,116.75 / year | $93.06 | $237.95 / year | $19.83 |
| Earnings estimates use daily compounding. Actual earnings depend on exact rate, compounding frequency, and daily balance maintained. Rates are variable and subject to change. Source: Salem, Massachusetts savings rate averages as of October 14, 2026. | ||||
About Our Salem, Massachusetts Savings Rate Database
MonitorBankRates found 9 institutions with branches in Salem (7 banks, 2 credit unions), plus 24 additional state-chartered and national online institutions available to Salem residents. Our proprietary aggregation system pulls verified rate data directly from each institution’s official website, no estimates, no national averages passed off as real offers.
Every rate listed includes the institution’s Safety Grade (A+ to F), Star Rating (1 to 5), and Texas Ratio, objective financial health metrics calculated from FDIC and NCUA regulatory data, so you can compare yield and institutional safety in one place.
Current top rate: Openbank offers a savings account at 4.15% APY with a minimum deposit of $500. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Salem, Massachusetts.
How to Find the Best Savings Rates in Salem, Massachusetts
What to compare when shopping for a savings account in Salem, Massachusetts
To find the best savings APYs in Salem, Massachusetts, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Salem, Massachusetts has 22 credit unions in our database, and they consistently offer some of the highest yields because they are member-owned nonprofits with lower overhead than traditional banks.
Always compare the APY (Annual Percentage Yield), not just the interest rate. APY reflects compounding and is the true measure of what you’ll earn. Savings accounts that compound daily earn slightly more than those compounding monthly at the same stated rate. The current MA high-yield savings average is 2.234% but top local institutions are offering as high as 4.15%, so shopping around pays off.
Unlike a CD, savings account rates are variable. Your rate can change at any time with Federal Reserve policy. Many institutions offer elevated introductory rates that reset after a promotional period. Review your account periodically to ensure your APY remains competitive.
When a High-Yield Savings Account Makes Sense
- Emergency fund: Financial experts recommend 3 to 6 months of expenses in a liquid, FDIC-insured account. Salem, Massachusetts high-yield savings rates currently average 2.234% APY, far above a typical checking account.
- Short-term savings goals (6 to 24 months): If you may need the money soon, a savings account gives you immediate access without early withdrawal penalties.
- Parking cash between investments: A high-yield savings account at Salem, Massachusetts institutions keeps idle cash working harder while remaining fully accessible.
- You prefer banking locally: 33 institutions in Salem, Massachusetts report savings rates to our database.
- No rate lock-in risk: Unlike a CD, your rate moves up with the market if rates rise further.
Consider an Alternative If…
- You want a locked-in, guaranteed return Salem, Massachusetts CD rates
- You want check-writing flexibility Salem, Massachusetts money market rates
- You need daily transaction access Salem, Massachusetts checking rates
Salem, Massachusetts Financial Snapshot
Local demographics and economic context for savers. Source: U.S. Census Bureau
17.2% of residents are 65 or older, in line with the national average of 17.3%. At today’s MA high-yield savings average of 2.234%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($5,194/year) would earn an additional $116 annually in interest.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Savings Accounts vs. Other Salem, Massachusetts Options
How high-yield savings accounts compare to other deposit products available at banks and credit unions in Salem, Massachusetts.
| Feature | High-Yield Savings | Standard Savings | Money Market | CD (12-Month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current MA Avg APY | 2.234% | 0.476% | View MMA Rates | View CD Rates |
| Rate Type | Variable | Variable | Variable | Fixed for term |
| FDIC / NCUA Insured | ✓ Up to $250K | ✓ Up to $250K | ✓ Up to $250K | ✓ Up to $250K |
| Withdraw Anytime | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ Penalty applies |
| Check Writing | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✓ Often yes | ✗ No |
| Debit / ATM Card | Some institutions | ✗ Rarely | ✓ Often yes | ✗ No |
| Typical Min Deposit | $0 to $100 | $25 to $100 | $0 to $2,500 | $500 to $1,000 |
| Rate Risk | Variable, moves with Fed policy | Variable, moves with Fed policy | Variable, moves with Fed policy | None, locked for term |
| Best For | Emergency fund, short-term goals, parking cash | Everyday saving, low-balance accounts | Active savers wanting flexibility + check writing | Locking in a rate for a defined period |
APY data reflects Salem, Massachusetts averages tracked in our database as of October 14, 2026. Rates are variable and may differ by institution. See individual product pages for full details.
Savings Calculators for Salem, Massachusetts
At MA’s top rate of 4.15% from Openbank, a $10,000 deposit earns $415 annually. Enter your balance to see your exact return.
Savings Goal CalculatorA 3-month emergency fund for the median Salem, Massachusetts earner is roughly $13,000. At 2.234% APY, saving $1,080/month gets you there in about 12 months. Set your target and see your exact timeline.
CD vs. High-Yield SavingsMassachusetts’s high-yield savings average is 2.234% APY, variable and always accessible. A local CD may offer a higher fixed yield in exchange for locking in your deposit. Compare both side-by-side to find the better fit for your timeline.
Budget CalculatorBefore you can grow your savings, you need to know how much you can set aside each month. The median Salem, Massachusetts earner makes $51,943/year. Track your income vs. expenses to find your monthly surplus, then put it to work at 2.234% APY.
Retirement PlannerA $25,000 high-yield savings balance earning 2.234% APY grows to roughly $38,887 over 20 years with compounding. See how your current savings trajectory lines up with your retirement income needs.
Methodology & Data Sources
Independent, Free, and Unbiased Rate Comparisons: MonitorBankRates.com is an independent rate comparison service. Our Salem, Massachusetts savings rate tables are free for consumers to use, and we do not receive payment from any financial institution to be included or to be ranked in any particular order. Listings are based solely on the rates each institution publicly advertises on its own website.
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Direct-Sourced & Verified Savings Rate Data: We aggregate savings account rates for Salem, Massachusetts directly from the official websites of banks and credit unions using our proprietary rate aggregation technology and a dedicated team of rate updaters. Every savings rate displayed on MonitorBankRates.com is highly accurate and trustworthy.
Local, Regional, and National Coverage: Our systems constantly monitor the market to provide a complete picture of available yields in Salem, Massachusetts. We feature a comprehensive mix of institutions, from neighborhood credit unions and competitive regional banks to large national institutions available to savers in MA.
Daily Updates & Time-Stamped Accuracy: Our rate updaters verify and update savings rates daily. Because savings account yields can fluctuate rapidly, every product listed features its own specific “last updated” date, giving you complete transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions about Savings Accounts in Salem, Massachusetts
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Best Savings Rates in Salem, Massachusetts
- Openbank
High Yield Savings Boost: 4.15% APY - Salem Five Direct
eOne Savings: 3.66% APY - Institution for Savings
BUSINESS Savings ACCOUNTS: 3.50% APY - Rockland Trust
Money Market Savings: 0.55% APY - Metro Credit Union
Prosperity Builder Savings Account: 0.50% APY
Salem, Massachusetts Rates & Resources
