Massachusetts Minimum Wage Calculator 2026
Massachusetts minimum wage: $15/hr (tipped: $6.75/hr). Calculate annual salary, monthly income, and take-home pay at minimum wage.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
This calculator computes annual, monthly, and weekly earnings at Massachusetts's minimum wage of $15/hr. For tipped employees, the base rate is $6.75/hr. The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr — Massachusetts's rate is higher, so the state rate applies. Calculations assume no overtime and consistent hours.
Key State Information
Massachusetts minimum wage: $15/hr. Tipped rate: $6.75/hr. Massachusetts allows a tip credit, meaning employers can pay tipped employees $6.75/hr as long as tips bring total compensation to at least $15/hr. Massachusetts has one of the highest minimum wages in the nation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in Massachusetts in 2026?
Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15/hr as of 2026. For tipped employees, the minimum is $6.75/hr. Working 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year, this equals approximately $31,200 gross annual income.
Is Massachusetts's minimum wage going up?
Many states have scheduled annual minimum wage increases tied to inflation (CPI). Check Massachusetts's Department of Labor for upcoming rate changes. Massachusetts has already reached $15+/hr, though future increases may still occur.
Can you live on minimum wage in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts's cost of living index is 135 (100 = national average). At $15/hr full time, you'd earn about $31,200/year before taxes. With above-average costs, this would be very challenging.