Massachusetts Minimum Wage 2026
The minimum wage in Massachusetts is $15.00 per hour in 2026. That is $7.75 more than the federal minimum of $7.25/hr.
Massachusetts minimum-wage earnings calculator
Gross (before tax) earnings at the Massachusetts minimum wage. Monthly and annual figures assume you work the same hours every week for 52 weeks. Federal and state income tax, Social Security and Medicare are not deducted.
Note Held at $15.00/hr (reached Jan 1, 2023). Tipped workers earn a $6.75 cash wage and must reach $15.00 with tips.
Massachusetts minimum-wage earnings at $15.00/hr
| Hours / week | Weekly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20h | $300 | $1,300 | $15,600 |
| 30h | $450 | $1,950 | $23,400 |
| 40h (full time) | $600 | $2,600 | $31,200 |
Gross (before-tax) pay. Effective 2026; some cities set higher local minimums, and rates change — verify with the Massachusetts labor department.
What Massachusetts’s minimum wage means
- 01 At $15.00/hr, a full-time week of 40 hours pays $600.00 before tax.
- 02 Over a year of full-time work (2,080 hours) that is about $31,200 gross.
- 03 Your take-home pay is lower after federal and state income tax, Social Security and Medicare are withheld.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Massachusetts in 2026?
The Massachusetts minimum wage in 2026 is $15.00 per hour. That is $7.75 more than the federal minimum of $7.25/hr. Held at $15.00/hr (reached Jan 1, 2023). Tipped workers earn a $6.75 cash wage and must reach $15.00 with tips.
What is Massachusetts's minimum wage per year?
Working full time (40 hours a week, 2,080 hours a year) at $15.00/hr earns about $31,200 a year before tax — roughly $2,600 a month or $600 a week.
Is Massachusetts's minimum wage going up?
Held at $15.00/hr (reached Jan 1, 2023). Tipped workers earn a $6.75 cash wage and must reach $15.00 with tips.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Massachusetts?
Tipped employees in Massachusetts can be paid a cash wage of $6.75/hr, as long as tips bring their total to at least the $15.00/hr minimum. If tips fall short, the employer must make up the difference.
Do cities in Massachusetts have a higher minimum wage?
Possibly. Some cities and counties set local minimum wages above the state rate, and those local rates apply where they are higher. Always verify the rate for your specific city with the Massachusetts labor department.
Is this Massachusetts minimum wage calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser — nothing you type is uploaded anywhere.
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