Massachusetts Minimum Wage 2026: $15.00/hr
Last updated: July 31, 2026 — Source: Massachusetts Department of Labor
In Massachusetts, the minimum wage is $15.00 per hour, effective January 1, 2023. Massachusetts sets its own minimum wage, and a tip credit is allowed: the tipped cash wage is $6.75 per hour, with tips expected to bring total pay to at least the full minimum wage. Overtime is paid at 1.5× the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek. This reflects a state overtime law.
Quick answer
Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00/hr in 2026 — $7.75 above the federal $7.25 minimum , ranked #16 of 51 US jurisdictions. The tipped cash wage is $6.75/hr.
Minimum Wage
$15.00
per hour
Tipped Wage
$6.75
per hour (cash wage)
Effective Date
January 1, 2023
How Massachusetts compares
State vs Federal
+$7.75
vs the federal $7.25 minimum (+106.9%)
State Rate
$15.00
per hour
National Rank
#16
of 51 jurisdictions
Ranked by 2026 effective minimum wage across all 51 U.S. states and jurisdictions. Federal comparison source: U.S. Department of Labor.
Massachusetts Overtime Rules
Massachusetts requires overtime at 1.5x for hours over 40 per week.
Additional Information
Massachusetts reached $15.00 on January 1, 2023. Tipped minimum cash wage is $6.75/hr. The service rate must ensure total compensation meets or exceeds the standard minimum wage.