Massachusetts Minimum Wage Calculator
2026Massachusetts minimum wage is $15/hr (tipped: $6.75/hr). Convert between hourly, weekly, monthly, and annual pay.
Written and reviewed by Konstantin Iakovlev · Methodology · Updated
Massachusetts Minimum Wage
$15/hr
Tipped minimum wage: $6.75/hr
$7.75 above the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr
Hourly Rate
$24.04
Monthly Pay
$4,166.67
Annual Salary
$50,000.00
Pay Breakdown
| Hourly | $24.04 |
| Daily (8 hrs) | $192.31 |
| Weekly | $961.54 |
| Biweekly | $1,923.08 |
| Monthly | $4,166.67 |
| Annual | $50,000.00 |
Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.
What's the minimum wage in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts sets its minimum wage above the federal floor of $7.25/hr at $15/hr (2026). Employers must pay the higher of the two — federal vs. state — when both apply.
Some local jurisdictions and large employers may pay more than the state minimum: cities like Seattle, San Francisco, New York City, and Washington DC have their own higher wage floors, and many large retailers and fast-food chains have raised internal starting wages to $15–$18/hr regardless of state law. Tipped employees may have a lower direct cash wage as long as tips bring total earnings up to the standard minimum; if not, the employer must make up the difference.
Use the calculator above to convert between hourly, weekly, monthly, and annual figures — useful for budgeting, comparing job offers, or understanding how an hourly raise translates to gross income. For overtime (hours above 40/week), most non-exempt employees earn 1.5× their regular rate; some states (CA, AK, NV, CO) require overtime above 8 hours/day as well.
Massachusetts minimum wage: tipped, youth, and indexing rules
- Tipped wage
- $6.75/hour ($8.25 tip credit)
- Youth/training wage
- None
- Next scheduled change
- No automatic indexing; "Fair Share Amendment" funds may support future increases
Massachusetts' minimum wage reached $15/hour on January 1, 2023 — the final step of the 2018 phased increase — and remains $15 through 2026 with no automatic indexing. Tipped employees earn $6.75/hour with an $8.25 tip credit, with weekly tip-out verification required by 2018 reform. Massachusetts has its own overtime rules following federal FLSA standards plus stricter blue laws on Sunday/holiday premium pay (phased out by 2023).
Massachusetts Wage & Rate Details (2026)
| State Minimum Wage | $15/hr |
| Tipped Minimum Wage | $6.75/hr |
| Federal Minimum Wage | $7.25/hr |
| Difference from Federal | +$7.75/hr |
| Weekly Pay (40 hrs) | $600.00 |
| Monthly Pay (est.) | $2600.00 |
| Annual Pay (2,080 hrs) | $31,200.00 |
Minimum wage — frequently asked questions
What is the Massachusetts minimum wage in 2026?
Massachusetts' minimum wage is $15.00/hour in 2026 — unchanged since January 1, 2023 (the final step of the 2018 phased increase). There is no automatic CPI indexing scheduled, though the state's Fair Share Amendment millionaire-tax revenue may support future increases. Tipped employees earn $6.75/hour with an $8.25 tip credit, with weekly tip-out verification required by the 2018 reform. The state is exploring a new statutory increase to $20/hour.
What is the Massachusetts tipped minimum wage in 2026?
Tipped workers in Massachusetts earn $6.75/hour in 2026, with an $8.25 tip credit (must reach $15.00/hour total with tips). The 2018 Grand Bargain reform introduced weekly tip-out verification — employers must reconcile tips to ensure each worker earns at least the standard minimum each week, not averaged over a longer period. Service charges automatically distributed to staff (rather than discretionary tips) count differently and are regulated under the Massachusetts Tips Statute.
Does Massachusetts have premium pay for Sunday and holiday work?
Massachusetts' famous Sunday and holiday premium-pay rules (1.5x base) for retail workers were phased out by January 1, 2023 under the 2018 Grand Bargain reform — Massachusetts is no longer the only state requiring time-and-a-half on those days. Some collective bargaining agreements still require premium pay. The phase-out was paired with the minimum-wage increase to $15/hour and the new PFML program. Some retailers continue to offer Sunday/holiday premiums voluntarily as a recruiting tool.