Massachusetts Minimum Wage 2026
$15.00
per hour since January 1, 2023
Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour, in effect since January 1, 2023. No increase to the Massachusetts minimum wage is scheduled for 2027.
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Up to 40. Hours over 40 in a workweek go in the overtime field.
Paid at 1.5 times the rate ($22.50 an hour).
Weekly
$600
Monthly (average)
$2,600
Annual
$31,200
Gross pay before taxes. For take-home pay after federal, state and payroll taxes, use the Massachusetts hourly paycheck calculator.
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Massachusetts Minimum Wage at a Glance
2026 minimum wage
$15.00
Since January 1, 2023
Tipped cash wage
$6.75
Tip credit up to $8.25
Next change
None scheduled
No law scheduled
Overtime
Weekly
1.5 times the regular rate
Applies to most employees; farm workers have an $8.00 minimum.
Local Minimum Wages in Massachusetts
No Massachusetts city or town sets its own minimum wage; the state rate applies statewide.
Tipped Minimum Wage in Massachusetts
Employers in Massachusetts can pay tipped employees a cash wage of $6.75 an hour and count up to $8.25 an hour of tips toward the $15.00 minimum. If tips fall short, the employer makes up the difference. Applies to employees who receive more than $20 a month in tips. The employer must explain the tip credit in writing, and wages plus tips must reach $15.00.
Cash wage
$6.75
Maximum tip credit
$8.25
Cash wage plus tips must reach
$15.00
Other Massachusetts Minimum Wage Rates
- Farm workers: $8.00
Overtime Rules in Massachusetts
Overtime is due after 40 hours in a workweek. Restaurant employees are exempt from state overtime, though federal overtime can still apply. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate, so at the $15.00 minimum an overtime hour pays at least $22.50. To work out overtime on any hourly rate, use the overtime pay calculator.
Massachusetts Minimum Wage History
| Effective | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2023 (current) | $15.00 |
| January 1, 2022 | $14.25 |
| January 1, 2021 | $13.50 |
| January 1, 2020 | $12.75 |
Massachusetts Minimum Wage in 2027
No increase to the Massachusetts minimum wage is scheduled for 2027. 2023 was the last step of the 2018 law. A further increase needs new legislation or a ballot question, and none of the questions on the November 3, 2026 ballot concerns the minimum wage.
Massachusetts Minimum Wage FAQ
More Pay Tools for Massachusetts
Massachusetts Hourly Paycheck Calculator
Take-home pay for hourly work, with overtime and taxes.
Massachusetts Paycheck Calculator
Salary take-home pay after federal and state taxes.
Overtime Pay Calculator
Time-and-a-half and double-time pay for any rate.
Employee Cost Calculator
What an hourly hire costs with payroll taxes added.
Minimum Wage in Other States
State minimum wages range from the federal $7.25 to $18.40 an hour in 2026. Pick a state to see its rate, tipped wage and 2027 change.
Official References
- Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards (EOLWD), Minimum wage and overtime information
- Trial Court Law Libraries, Massachusetts law about minimum wage (updated Aug 28, 2026)
- DLS Minimum Wage Update August 2018 (2019-2023 schedule)
- Secretary of the Commonwealth, 2026 State Election Ballot Questions
- U.S. Department of Labor: State Minimum Wage Laws
- U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees
Rates verified against the sources above on October 30, 2026. The calculator shows gross pay only. Industry rates, exemptions and local ordinances can change during the year; check the agency page before setting pay. This page is general information, not legal advice.
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