Massachusetts Tip Calculator
Calculate tips in Massachusetts. Tipped cash wage $6.75/hr, state minimum $15/hr. Split bills and see pre/post-tax tips.
On a $75.00 Massachusetts restaurant check that includes 6.25% tax, a 20% tip on the food and drink is $14.12, for $89.12 in all.
| Item | Massachusetts | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Tax on a restaurant bill | 6.25% | M.G.L. c. 64H §2, read 2026-10-19 |
| A $75.00 check with tax included | $70.59 food and drink + $4.41 tax | This page's calculator at 6.25% |
| 20% tip on the pre-tax amount | $14.12 | Total $89.12; $10.59 at 15%, $17.65 at 25% |
| Server cash wage before tips | $6.75/hr | U.S. DOL WHD tipped-wage table, rev. 2026-07-01 |
| Applicable minimum wage | $15/hr | Massachusetts minimum wage law, via U.S. DOL WHD Consolidated State Minimum Wage Table. |
| Tip credit the employer may count | $8.25/hr | Cash plus tips must reach the minimum each workweek |
| Tips a 30-hour week needs before the employer owes more | $247.50 | $202.50 cash wages + tips must reach $450.00 |
| Who counts as a tipped employee | More than $20/month in tips | Massachusetts's own threshold (DOL WHD table) |
Bill example: $75.00 is treated as already including 6.25% tax, so the calculator divides by 1.0625 to find the pre-tax amount.
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Pre-filled: M.G.L. c. 64H §2
Tip Amount
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Total with Tip
$89.12
Per Person (Total)
$89.12
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Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Results should not be considered financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
A restaurant bill in Massachusetts carries the general state rate of 6.25%. M.G.L. c. 64H §2: a 6.25% excise on retail sales of goods and services, less the exemptions chapter 64H lists. The calculator removes that 6.25% from the bill you enter before it prices the tip. The $6.75/hr figure is the employer cash wage before tips; with tips the server must reach $15/hr in every workweek, and the employer pays any shortfall.
How the bill, tax and tip are computed (the same in every state)
Frequently Asked Questions
What tax is on a restaurant bill in Massachusetts?
A restaurant bill in Massachusetts carries the general state rate of 6.25%. M.G.L. c. 64H §2: a 6.25% excise on retail sales of goods and services, less the exemptions chapter 64H lists. On a $75.00 check that includes it, $4.41 is tax and $70.59 is food and drink.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Massachusetts?
The phrase "tipped minimum wage" commonly refers to the employer cash wage before tips. In Massachusetts that cash wage is $6.75/hr and the applicable minimum is $15/hr. The employer may credit as much as $8.25 of each hour's tips against the minimum; over a 30-hour week a server needs $247.50 in tips before the employer owes nothing extra. Massachusetts minimum wage law, via U.S. DOL WHD Consolidated State Minimum Wage Table.