Massachusetts · Checked October 25, 2026
Massachusetts minimum wage, overtime and final paycheck rules
The Massachusetts minimum wage is $15.00 an hour. Next: no increase scheduled.
Minimum wage
Massachusetts: $15.00 an hour.
No change is scheduled as of October 25, 2026.
Tipped employees
Lowest cash wage before tips: $6.75. Tips plus the cash wage must reach at least the full minimum wage each workweek, or the employer makes up the difference.
Overtime
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek, the federal rule. Massachusetts does not add a daily overtime rule.
Final paycheck
| Fired or laid off | Day of discharge |
|---|---|
| Quits | Next payday (or the following Saturday if there is none) |
| Law | Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, 148 |
Take-home pay in Massachusetts
See what a paycheck looks like after federal and Massachusetts taxes with the Massachusetts paycheck calculator.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor, Consolidated State Minimum Wage Table (July 1, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (July 1, 2026)
- Final pay: Nolo, Final Paycheck Laws by State (statute citations listed per state)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Massachusetts?
$15.00 an hour as of October 25, 2026.
Is the Massachusetts minimum wage going up in 2027?
No increase is scheduled as of October 25, 2026.
When is a final paycheck due in Massachusetts?
If fired or laid off: day of discharge. If the employee quits: next payday (or the following Saturday if there is none).
These are summaries of state law for general information, not legal advice. Cities and counties can set higher minimums, and special rules cover minors, trainees, farm work and some industries. Check with the state labor department before you make a pay decision.