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Massachusetts Minimum Wage & Labor Laws (2026)
In 2026, the Massachusetts minimum wage is $15.00/hour. Overtime is 1.5× the regular rate over 40 hours a week. Below are the wage, overtime, final-paycheck and break rules, plus a calculator pre-set to Massachusetts.
Massachusetts wage & hour rate sheet
2026 rules, sourced to the U.S. DOL and the state labor department
$15.00/hr
minimum wage
- Overtime
- 1.5x the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Massachusetts follows the federal FLSA weekly rule.
- Tipped pay
- $6.75/hr cash. Employers may take a tip credit; cash wage plus tips must reach $15.00/hr.
- Final paycheck
- Fired: Immediately, on the day of discharge. Quit: Next regular payday.
- Meal & rest breaks
- Meal: 30-min unpaid meal for shifts over 6 hrs. Rest: No state requirement (none mandated).
Massachusetts pay & overtime calculator
Pre-set to Massachusetts. Enter your rate and hours.
Your hours
Your pay this week
OT $30.00/hrGross pay
$950.00
before taxes and deductions
Regular40 hrs × $20.00$800.00
Overtime (1.50×)5 hrs × $30.00$150.00
Total gross$950.00
Massachusetts follows the FLSA weekly rule: 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
Massachusetts figures are current for 2026 and compiled from the U.S. Department of Labor and Massachusetts's labor department. Cities and counties may set higher local minimums, and industry rules vary, so confirm with your state labor department before relying on this for payroll or a legal decision.