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Massachusetts paycheck calculator

Enter a salary or hourly wage to see take-home pay in Massachusetts. Massachusetts has a flat income tax of 5% on taxable income.

Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: mass.gov, irs.gov.

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How Massachusetts taxes your paycheck

Massachusetts has a flat income tax of 5% on taxable income. Each filer also gets a personal exemption of $4,400.

MA 4% surtax on income over $1,107,750 (2026)

Massachusetts also withholds for Paid Family and Medical Leave (0.46% of wages up to $184,500).

Short-term capital gains taxed at 8.5%. PFML is a separate payroll contribution.

Take-home pay at common salaries in Massachusetts

SalaryFederal taxFICAMassachusetts tax & programsTake-homeEvery 2 weeks
$30,000$1,420$2,295$1,418$24,867$956
$40,000$2,620$3,060$1,964$32,356$1,244
$50,000$3,820$3,825$2,510$39,845$1,533
$60,000$5,020$4,590$3,056$47,334$1,821
$75,000$7,670$5,738$3,875$57,718$2,220
$100,000$13,170$7,650$5,240$73,940$2,844
$150,000$24,734$11,475$7,970$105,821$4,070
$200,000$36,734$14,339$10,629$138,298$5,319

Single filer, standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions, tax year 2026.

Massachusetts vs. neighboring states on $60,000

StateState taxesTake-home
Massachusetts$3,056$47,334
Connecticut$2,075$48,315
New Hampshire$0$50,390
New York$2,933$47,457
Rhode Island$2,293$48,097
Vermont$1,642$48,748

Frequently asked questions

How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Massachusetts?
About $47,334 a year, or $1,820.54 every two weeks, for a single filer with the standard deduction.
Does Massachusetts have a state income tax?
Massachusetts has a flat income tax of 5% on taxable income.
What comes out of a paycheck in Massachusetts?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), Massachusetts income tax, Paid Family and Medical Leave.