StateMassachusetts paycheck calculator
See your Massachusetts take-home pay after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and Massachusetts’s 5% state income tax. Enter your salary below — the calculator is pre-set to Massachusetts.
| Gross pay | $75,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,114 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$4,650 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$1,088 |
| State tax (Massachusetts) | −$3,750 |
| Take-home pay | $57,399 |
| Effective tax rate | 23.5% |
Flat 5.0% (+4% surtax over $1M, not modeled).
Estimate using 2025 federal + FICA tables and a simplified state rate (verified 2026-06-19). Excludes 401(k)/HSA, local taxes, and credits. Not tax advice — see how this is calculated.
Massachusetts tax & wage facts
State income tax
Minimum wage
Take-home on $75k
Flat 5.0% (+4% surtax over $1M, not modeled).
Common questions about Massachusetts pay
Does Massachusetts have a state income tax?
Yes. Flat 5.0% (+4% surtax over $1M, not modeled). On a $75,000 salary that is about $3,750/year in Massachusetts state income tax in this estimate.
What is the take-home pay on $75,000 in Massachusetts?
About $57,399/year ($2,208 per bi-weekly paycheck) for a single filer — after roughly $8,114 federal tax, $5,738 FICA, and $3,750 Massachusetts state tax. Adjust the calculator for your exact salary and filing status.
What is the minimum wage in Massachusetts?
The Massachusetts minimum wage is $15 per hour. At full time (~2,080 hours/year) that is about $31,200 gross per year.