State Hourly Guide · Massachusetts · 2026
$15 Per Hour After Taxes in Massachusetts
At $15/hour ($31,200/year, 2,080 hours), here is the engine-derived Massachusetts take-home estimate by filing status.
$15/hour take-home pay in Massachusetts
Default path: standard W-4, 2,080 hours/year, no pre-tax deductions, no local wage tax, 2026 Massachusetts withholding scope.
| Filing status | State tax | Annual net | Biweekly net | Monthly net |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $1,460 | $25,789 | $991.89 | $2,149.10 |
| Married | $1,460 | $27,353 | $1,052.05 | $2,279.43 |
| Head of household | $1,340 | $26,768 | $1,029.55 | $2,230.68 |
Single-filer paycheck breakdown
| Pay component | Annual | Biweekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $31,200 | $1,200.00 | $2,600.00 |
| Federal income tax | -$1,564 | -$60.15 | -$130.33 |
| FICA | -$2,387 | -$91.80 | -$198.90 |
| Massachusetts state tax | -$1,460 | -$56.15 | -$121.67 |
| Estimated net take-home | $25,789 | $991.89 | $2,149.10 |
Annual figures use the biweekly model. Monthly figures are calculated separately. Net hourly ≈ $12.40/hr after modeled taxes.
Massachusetts withholding method
Massachusetts levies state income-tax withholding on wages using its sourced regular-wage percentage method.
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How much is $15 an hour after taxes in Massachusetts?
For a single filer paid biweekly, the modeled Massachusetts take-home on $15/hour ($31,200/year) is approximately $25,789 per year, or $991.89 per biweekly paycheck.
How much Massachusetts state tax is withheld at $15 per hour?
The modeled single-filer estimate withholds approximately $1,460 in Massachusetts state tax per year on a $15/hour salary.
What taxes are included in this Massachusetts hourly estimate?
The estimate includes federal income-tax withholding, Social Security, Medicare, and Massachusetts state withholding for 2026. Local taxes are not applied on these state-level pages.
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