Massachusetts take-home pay on $75,000
A single filer earning $75,000 in Massachusetts, paid every two weeks with no 401(k), takes home about $2,224 per paycheck ($57,817 a year). Federal income tax is $7,670, Social Security and Medicare are $5,738, and Massachusetts income tax is $3,430 on $68,600 of state taxable income, plus $345 for Massachusetts's payroll programs.
That's about $3,775 a year less than the same salary would take home in Texas, which has no state income tax.
Massachusetts income tax for 2026
Massachusetts taxes wages at 5% (9% on very high incomes). Wages taxed at 5% after personal exemptions, plus up to $2,000 of Social Security/Medicare deducted. A 4% surtax applies above $1,107,750 for 2026 (same for all filing statuses). PFML: up to 0.46% of wages paid by employees (employers may cover part).
| Rate | Taxable income (all filers) |
|---|---|
| 5% | $0 – $1,107,750 |
| 9% | Over $1,107,750 |
- Single: standard deduction $0, personal exemption $4,400 (deducted from income)
- Married jointly: standard deduction $0, personal exemption $8,800 (deducted from income)
Other Massachusetts paycheck deductions
- PFML paid leave (employee share, max): 0.46% of wages up to $184,500
Local taxes: No local income taxes.
Sources: mass.gov · seyfarth.com · irs.gov
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An estimate for a simple W-2 filer, not tax or payroll advice. Your pay stub and W-4 settings are the final word.