Minimum wage in Massachusetts
Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour, $7.75 above the federal minimum. Full-time, that works out to $31,200 a year before taxes.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: dol.gov.
$15.00Minimum wage per hour
$6.75Tipped cash wage
$22.50Overtime rate (1.5×)
—No change scheduled
What the minimum wage pays in Massachusetts
| Period | Before taxes | After taxes (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Hour | $15.00 | $12.39 |
| Week (40 hours) | $600 | $495 |
| Month | $2,600 | $2,147 |
| Year (2,080 hours) | $31,200 | $25,766 |
After-tax figures assume a single filer with the standard deduction, tax year 2026. Run your own numbers.
Overtime
Non-exempt workers earn at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, which is $22.50 an hour at the Massachusetts minimum. Retail employers: Sunday/holiday premium pay requirements largely phased out (2023).
How Massachusetts compares with its neighbors
| State | Minimum wage | Next change |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $15.00 | — |
| Connecticut | $16.94 | $17.48 on January 1, 2027 |
| New Hampshire | $7.25 | — |
| New York | $16.00 | — |
| Rhode Island | $16.00 | $17.00 on January 1, 2027 |
| Vermont | $14.42 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Massachusetts?
- The Massachusetts minimum wage is $15.00 an hour as of November 3, 2026.
- Is Massachusetts's minimum wage going up?
- No increase is scheduled right now. Wagevane checks for announcements and updates this page automatically.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Massachusetts?
- Employers can pay tipped workers a cash wage of $6.75 as long as tips bring total pay to at least $15.00 an hour.
- How much is minimum wage a year in Massachusetts?
- About $31,200 before taxes for 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, or roughly $25,766 after federal and state taxes.