The rates, what they come to at six salaries, and how Massachusetts compares with every other state, from the same tables as the site's paycheck calculator.
Massachusetts taxes wages in 2 brackets, from 5% to 9%. On a $75,000 salary that comes to about $3,750 a year, 5.0% of pay, before any state deductions or credits. That is the 12th highest of 51 on that salary, counting DC.
Each rate applies only to the slice of income inside its band, so moving into a higher bracket never raises the tax on the income below it. How brackets work.
| Every filer: taxable wages | Rate on that slice |
|---|---|
| $0 – $1,107,750 | 5% |
| $1,107,750 and up | 9% |
| Salary | State tax, single | Share of salary | Take-home, single |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,500 | 5.0% | $24,785 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 | 5.0% | $39,855 |
| $75,000 | $3,750 | 5.0% | $57,843 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 | 5.0% | $74,180 |
| $150,000 | $7,500 | 5.0% | $106,291 |
| $250,000 | $12,500 | 5.0% | $170,682 |
The state tax applies Massachusetts's rates to wages before any state standard deduction, exemption or credit, and leaves out local income taxes, so where those exist the real bill is somewhat lower, or higher with a local tax. Take-home also takes off 2026 federal income tax at the standard deduction, Social Security and Medicare. Work out your own paycheck in Massachusetts.
On a $75,000 salary the highest state taxes on wages are in Oregon ($6,244), Maine ($4,843) and District of Columbia ($4,775). 9 places tax no wages at all. Income tax is only one part of what a place costs: see prices, rents and pay in Massachusetts.
Worth knowing: A flat 5%, plus a 4% surtax on income over $1,107,750 in 2026. That threshold does not double for married couples.
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