Massachusetts paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)
| State income tax | Graduated rates from 5% to 9% |
|---|---|
| Standard deduction | None |
| Personal exemptions & credits | $4,400 single, $8,800 married; $1,000 per dependent |
| Local income taxes | None |
| Disability / paid leave deductions | MA Paid Family & Medical Leave (0.46%) |
| Federal taxes | Income tax plus Social Security 6.2% and Medicare 1.45% |
Good to know
- Flat 5% on taxable wages; 9% on income above $1,083,150.
- Personal exemption $4,400 single, $6,800 head of household, $8,800 married; $1,000 per dependent.
- MA PFML: employees pay up to 0.46% of wages up to $184,500.
- No local income taxes in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts salary after taxes (2026)
Take-home pay at common Massachusetts salaries. The table follows the filing status, pay frequency and deductions you enter above.
| Salary | State & local | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,418 | $24,867 | $956.42 |
| $40,000 | $1,964 | $32,356 | $1,244.46 |
| $50,000 | $2,510 | $39,845 | $1,532.50 |
| $60,000 | $3,056 | $47,334 | $1,820.54 |
| $75,000 | $3,875 | $57,718 | $2,219.90 |
| $100,000 | $5,240 | $73,940 | $2,843.85 |
| $125,000 | $6,605 | $90,099 | $3,465.33 |
| $150,000 | $7,970 | $105,821 | $4,070.04 |
Massachusetts hourly paycheck examples
Weekly take-home pay for common hourly wages in Massachusetts. Need a yearly figure? Use the hourly to salary calculator.
| Hourly wage | Weekly gross | Weekly take-home | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00/hr | $600.00 | $495.49 | $25,766 |
| $18.00/hr | $720.00 | $585.36 | $30,439 |
| $20.00/hr | $800.00 | $645.27 | $33,554 |
| $25.00/hr | $1,000.00 | $795.05 | $41,343 |
| $30.00/hr | $1,200.00 | $944.83 | $49,131 |
| $40.00/hr | $1,600.00 | $1,212.28 | $63,038 |
Massachusetts vs. neighboring states
Take-home pay on the same pay — $75,000 a year — in Massachusetts and the states around it.
| State | State & local taxes | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $0 | $61,593 | $2,368.94 |
| Vermont | $2,572 | $59,020 | $2,270.01 |
| Rhode Island | $3,021 | $58,572 | $2,252.76 |
| Connecticut | $3,750 | $57,843 | $2,224.71 |
| New York | $3,808 | $57,784 | $2,222.47 |
| Massachusetts | $3,875 | $57,718 | $2,219.90 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the MA PFML deduction for 2026?
Employees pay up to 0.46% of wages toward Massachusetts Paid Family & Medical Leave, capped at the Social Security wage base.
Who pays the Massachusetts millionaire tax?
Only taxable income above $1,083,150 is taxed at the extra 4% surtax.
What is the Massachusetts income tax rate in 2026?
Massachusetts has graduated rates from 5% to 9%. Deductions, exemptions and credits mean your effective rate is lower than the top rate.
How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in Massachusetts?
A single filer earning $50,000 in Massachusetts takes home about $39,845 a year, or $1,532.50 every two weeks, after $3,820 federal income tax, $3,825 FICA and $2,510 in Massachusetts taxes.
How much is $100,000 after taxes in Massachusetts?
About $73,940 a year ($2,843.85 per biweekly paycheck) for a single filer with no pre-tax benefits — a total tax rate of 26.1%.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Massachusetts?
Working 40 hours a week at $25 an hour, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $795.05 a week, or $41,343 a year.
How often are the Massachusetts rates updated?
We verify federal and Massachusetts rates every January and whenever Massachusetts changes its law mid-year. Current figures were verified October 31, 2026 for tax year 2026.
Sources
- Massachusetts DOR
- MA Paid Family & Medical Leave
- IRS: 2026 inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2025-32)
- IRS Publication 15-T (federal withholding methods)
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base ($184,500)
- Tax Foundation: 2026 State Income Tax Rates and Brackets
Rates last verified October 31, 2026 by Easy Paycheck Calculator Editorial Team. See the methodology for every formula.