The Massachusetts minimum wage for 2026 is $15.00 per hour.
Tipped employees earn a cash wage of $6.75 as long as tips bring them to the full minimum.
Wage rates for 2026
Overtime & premium pay
| Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Weekly | 40 hours (1.5x) |
Massachusetts law requires the minimum wage to stay at least $0.50 above the federal rate.
Related labor laws in Massachusetts
Paid sick leave
Required. Massachusetts earned sick time law provides up to 40 hours per year.
Overtime
Overtime is required after 40 hours (1.5x) in a week. Massachusetts law requires the minimum wage to stay at least $0.50 above the federal rate.
Pay frequency & final paycheck
Rules for how often employees must be paid and when a final paycheck is due vary. Confirm the current requirements with the Massachusetts Attorney General.
Meal & rest breaks
Whether a meal break or paid rest break is required, and whether that time is paid, follows Massachusetts and federal rules.
Time off to vote
Whether employees get time off to vote, and whether it is paid, is set by state election law.
Jury duty
Your job is protected during jury service. Whether the employer must pay you depends on the state.
Bereavement leave
Only six states require bereavement or funeral leave. Many employers offer it voluntarily.
As of 2026, no city or county in Massachusetts sets a minimum wage above the state rate, so the statewide $15.00 applies everywhere.