Massachusetts paycheck calculator 2026
A single filer earning $60,000 in Massachusetts takes home about $47,390 a year, or $1,822.69 every two weeks, in 2026. Massachusetts has a flat 5% income tax; treat state figures as rough estimates, not exact withholding.
Updated 2026-10-02 · 2026 tax year
Massachusetts take-home pay by salary
| Salary | Federal | FICA | MA tax | Take-home | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $2,000 | $32,320 | $1,243.08 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,500 | $39,855 | $1,532.88 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $3,000 | $47,390 | $1,822.69 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,750 | $57,842 | $2,224.71 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $5,000 | $74,180 | $2,853.08 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,500 | $106,291 | $4,088.12 |
Single filer, federal standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions, 2026. State tax is a flat estimate on gross wages and ignores state deductions and exemptions, so it can run high; local taxes not included.
Massachusetts payroll taxes
Massachusetts has a flat 5% income tax. A 4% surtax applies to income above about $1 million. Employees contribute to Paid Family and Medical Leave.
Every Massachusetts paycheck also carries federal income tax, Social Security at 6.2% up to $184,500 of 2026 wages, and Medicare at 1.45%.
State rates are estimates; check the Massachusetts revenue department withholding tables before relying on them.
Questions
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Massachusetts?
On $60,000 a year, about $5,020 goes to federal income tax, $4,590 to Social Security and Medicare, and $3,000 to Massachusetts income tax, leaving $47,390.
Does Massachusetts have a state income tax?
Massachusetts has a flat 5% income tax. A 4% surtax applies to income above about $1 million. Employees contribute to Paid Family and Medical Leave.
What is the Massachusetts tax rate used here?
5% of wages after pre-tax deductions. You can change the rate in the calculator to match your withholding.