Massachusetts minimum wage 2026–2027: $15.00 now
Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour, in force since January 1, 2023 – $7.75 more than the federal $7.25. No increase is scheduled: Massachusetts's rate is fixed in state law and changes only when the legislature or voters act.
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Massachusetts minimum wage rates
| Who | Rate | From | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most workers (state rate) | $15.00 | January 1, 2023 | official |
| Tipped workers (cash wage) | $6.75 | now | official |
When does the Massachusetts minimum wage go up?
No increase is scheduled: Massachusetts's rate is fixed in state law and changes only when the legislature or voters act. There is no automatic inflation adjustment.
Tipped workers in Massachusetts
Employers may pay tipped workers a cash wage of $6.75 an hour and count up to $8.25 of tips toward the minimum wage, as long as wages plus tips reach $15.00 for every hour; otherwise the employer pays the difference.
Massachusetts minimum wage history
On January 1, 2020 the Massachusetts minimum wage was $12.75; today it is $15.00 – up $2.25, or 17.6%.
| January 1 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $12.75 | $13.50 | $14.25 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
How Massachusetts compares
Massachusetts ranks tied 13th with 6 others of the 50 states and D.C. The average statewide minimum wage is $11.53; Massachusetts's $15.00 is $3.47 above it. Neighbors: Connecticut $16.94, New Hampshire $7.25, New York $16.00–$17.00, Rhode Island $16.00, Vermont $14.42.
Overtime and pay rules
Overtime: Over 40 hours a week, at one and a half times the regular rate. A full-time week at the minimum wage pays $600.00; with 5 overtime hours it is $712.50.
Good to know
- Tipped workers' service rate is $6.75 when they get more than $20 a month in tips (Mass.gov).
- Most agricultural workers have a separate $8.00 minimum (Mass.gov).
- By law the state rate must stay at least $0.50 above the federal rate.
Where to get help
The minimum wage in Massachusetts is enforced by the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards; wage claims: mass.gov. The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints in every state at 1-866-487-9243, and your name is kept confidential.
Massachusetts minimum wage questions
What is the minimum wage in Massachusetts right now?
$15.00 an hour for most adult workers. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour, in force since January 1, 2023 – $7.75 more than the federal $7.25.
What will the Massachusetts minimum wage be in 2027?
It stays at $15.00 – no change is scheduled for 2027.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Massachusetts?
Employers may pay tipped workers a cash wage of $6.75 an hour and count up to $8.25 of tips toward the minimum wage, as long as wages plus tips reach $15.00 for every hour; otherwise the employer pays the difference.
How much is the Massachusetts minimum wage per year?
At $15.00 an hour and 40 hours a week, $600.00 a week, about $2,600 a month and $31,200 a year before taxes.
Where do I report unpaid minimum wage in Massachusetts?
With the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards – or with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (1-866-487-9243). Keep your pay stubs and a record of your hours.
Other states
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division – State Minimum Wage Laws, Consolidated Minimum Wage Table and Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (July 1, 2026 editions), the DOL's history table, and each state's and city's own labor department pages, linked on every state page. Checked October 16, 2026. Rates are for most adult, non-exempt workers; some jobs, industries and employers are exempt or have other rates. This is general information, not legal advice – the state labor department has the final word.