Massachusetts State Income Tax 2026
Massachusetts has a graduated income tax in 2026, with 2 brackets from 5% to 9%. On a $75,000 salary a single filer owes about $3,530 in Massachusetts income tax, an effective rate of 4.71%.
| Salary | Massachusetts income tax per year | Effective state rate | Per month | Take-home after all taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,280 | 4.27% | $106 | $24,866 |
| $40,000 | $1,780 | 4.45% | $148 | $32,355 |
| $50,000 | $2,280 | 4.56% | $190 | $39,845 |
| $60,000 | $2,780 | 4.63% | $231 | $47,333 |
| $75,000 | $3,530 | 4.71% | $294 | $57,717 |
| $100,000 | $4,780 | 4.78% | $398 | $73,939 |
| $150,000 | $7,280 | 4.85% | $606 | $105,820 |
| $250,000 | $12,279 | 4.91% | $1,023 | $169,752 |
How Massachusetts taxes wages
Statutory estimate, not the employer wage table. The calculator uses a personal exemption of $4,400 ($8,800 joint). Massachusetts withholds 5% on wages after the personal exemption, plus a 4% surtax on taxable income over $1,107,750 for tax year 2026 (mass.gov; the 2025 threshold was $1,083,150) (shown here as a 9% marginal rate on that slice). Paid Family and Medical Leave adds 0.46% for employees at employers with 25 or more people. There is no city income tax. Source: Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
What is not in the state income tax number
The state line here is income tax only. Federal income tax follows IRS Publication 15-T, and Social Security and Medicare are the same in every state. Massachusetts also has payroll programs that come out of the check; the Massachusetts paycheck calculator lists them in the result. Massachusetts has no employee local wage tax in this calculator.
Massachusetts tax on a paycheck
For take-home pay after every tax, use the Massachusetts paycheck calculator, or the Massachusetts hourly to salary calculator if you are starting from a wage. Wages at the bottom of the scale: Massachusetts minimum wage. Every state at once: state income tax rates.
| Single filer, taxable income | Rate | Married filing jointly, taxable income |
|---|---|---|
| $0 to $1,107,750 | 5% | $0 to $1,107,750 |
| Over $1,107,750 | 9% | Over $1,107,750 |
| State | Top rate | State income tax per year | Take-home per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts income tax (this page) | 9% | $3,530 | $57,717 |
| Rhode Island income tax | 5.99% | $2,195 | $59,396 |
| Connecticut income tax | 6.99% | $3,375 | $57,842 |
| New Hampshire income tax | none | $0 | $61,592 |
Sources
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Brackets used for the estimate
| Over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 5% |
| $1,107,750 | 9% |
| Over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 5% |
| $1,107,750 | 9% |
Source: Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Head of household uses the single brackets on this page, except where the method above says otherwise.
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Questions
Does Massachusetts have a state income tax?
Yes. Statutory estimate, not the employer wage table. The top rate used on this page is 9%.
What is the Massachusetts income tax rate in 2026?
2 brackets from 5% to 9%. The bracket table on this page lists every rate.
How much Massachusetts income tax on $50,000?
About $2,280 a year for a single filer in 2026, an effective rate of 4.56%. Federal tax, Social Security and Medicare are extra.
How much Massachusetts income tax on $100,000?
About $4,780 a year for a single filer in 2026, an effective rate of 4.78%.
Is this the amount an employer withholds?
It is an estimate of the tax owed using the statutory rates, not the state’s wage-bracket withholding table, so a pay stub can differ.