Massachusetts take-home pay examples (2026)
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or pre-tax benefits.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | State & payroll | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,964 | $32,356 | $1,244.46 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $3,056 | $47,334 | $1,820.54 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $4,148 | $60,962 | $2,344.69 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $5,240 | $73,940 | $2,843.85 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,970 | $105,821 | $4,070.04 |
Massachusetts income tax rates for 2026
Massachusetts uses a single flat rate of 5% on taxable wages after a personal exemption of $4,400 per filer. On a $60,000 salary that works out to about $2,780 a year.
Other Massachusetts payroll taxes
- MA Paid Family & Medical Leave: 0.46% of wages, up to $184,500 of wages.
Federal taxes on every Massachusetts paycheck
- Federal income tax: 10% to 37% on income after the 2026 standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 married).
- Social Security: 6.2% of wages up to $184,500.
- Medicare: 1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% on wages above $200,000.
Good to know
- Massachusetts taxes wages at a flat 5%.
- Income above $1,107,750 in 2026 pays an extra 4% surtax, for a total of 9% on that portion.
- There is no standard deduction. Instead you get a personal exemption of $4,400 (single), $6,800 (head of household) or $8,800 (married filing jointly), plus $1,000 for each dependent.
- Massachusetts also lets you deduct up to $2,000 of the Social Security and Medicare tax you pay. That deduction is not included here, so your actual tax may be up to $100 lower.
- Paid Family and Medical Leave takes 0.46% of your wages in 2026, on wages up to $184,500.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Massachusetts?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Massachusetts takes home about $47,334 a year, or $1,820.54 every two weeks, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Massachusetts income tax and state payroll taxes (2026 rates, no pre-tax deductions).
Does Massachusetts have a state income tax?
Yes. Massachusetts taxes wages at a flat 5%. Each filer also gets a personal exemption of $4,400.
How is a Massachusetts bonus taxed?
Bonuses paid separately usually have 22% federal income tax withheld (37% above $1 million), plus 7.65% for Social Security and Medicare, plus Massachusetts income tax.
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