How much is taken out of a paycheck in Massachusetts?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Massachusetts and paid every two weeks keeps about $1,824.38 of each $2,307.69 paycheck. Federal income tax takes $193.08, Social Security and Medicare take $176.54, Massachusetts income tax takes $103.08 and MA paid family and medical leave takes $10.62. Altogether that is 20.9% of gross pay. The full method behind these figures is on the paycheck calculator page.
Massachusetts state income tax rates for 2026
Massachusetts taxes wages at a flat 5% rate.
Every dollar of taxable income is taxed at the same 5% (plus a surtax that raises the rate to 9% on income over $1,107,750) and a $4,400 personal exemption.
Massachusetts payroll deductions besides income tax
Massachusetts requires these employee-paid deductions on top of income tax. The calculator includes them.
| Deduction | Rate | Wage limit |
|---|---|---|
| MA paid family and medical leave | 0.46% | First $184,500 |
Take-home pay by salary in Massachusetts
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer paid every two weeks, with no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Massachusetts taxes | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $1,318 | $24,967 | $960.27 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,864 | $32,456 | $1,248.31 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,410 | $39,945 | $1,536.35 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,956 | $47,434 | $1,824.38 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,775 | $57,818 | $2,223.75 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $5,140 | $74,040 | $2,847.69 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $6,505 | $90,199 | $3,469.17 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,870 | $105,921 | $4,073.88 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $10,529 | $138,398 | $5,323.01 |
Hourly pay after taxes in Massachusetts
Full time is 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or 2,080 hours a year. Switch the calculator to hourly for other schedules.
| Hourly wage | Gross a year | Take-home a year | Every two weeks | Per hour after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $25,866 | $994.83 | $12.44 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $30,539 | $1,174.57 | $14.68 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $33,654 | $1,294.39 | $16.18 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $41,443 | $1,593.95 | $19.92 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $49,231 | $1,893.51 | $23.67 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $63,138 | $2,428.40 | $30.36 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $76,636 | $2,947.52 | $36.84 |
Massachusetts take-home pay compared with nearby states
The same $60,000 salary, single filer, paid every two weeks. Of the states that border Massachusetts, New Hampshire leaves the most in each paycheck.
| State | State taxes on $60,000 | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $2,956 | $47,434 | $1,824.38 |
| Connecticut paycheck calculator | $2,618 | $47,773 | $1,837.40 |
| New Hampshire paycheck calculator | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938.08 |
| New York paycheck calculator | $2,933 | $47,457 | $1,825.25 |
| Rhode Island paycheck calculator | $2,293 | $48,097 | $1,849.88 |
| Vermont paycheck calculator | $1,576 | $48,814 | $1,877.45 |
Sources
Massachusetts rates come from the state's own published 2026 figures: mass.gov, mass.gov, mass.gov. Federal figures follow IRS Publication 15-T. See how we calculate for every assumption.