State guide — MA
Massachusetts tipped & gig worker guide.
State minimum wage, tipped direct wage, tip credit rules, and state income tax — what the law actually looks like for Massachusetts service workers.
Minimum wage
$15.00
state minimum, 2026
Tipped wage
$6.75
direct, before tips
State income tax
9%
flat
Tip credit
$8.25
allowed
Wage & tip rules
Tipped minimum wage & tip pool
What employers can pay you as direct wage, tip pool rules, sidework rights, and the protections specific to Massachusetts.
Read → TaxesState tax for tipped & gig workers
State income tax rates, brackets, standard deduction, plus federal and FICA. The honest breakdown with worked examples.
Read →Track MA shifts, taxes, and tips in one app.
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