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Maineminimum wage inMassachusetts
$15.00+/hr — high state minimum, well above federal

Massachusetts

Minimum Wage
$15.00/hr
Tipped Wage
$6.75/hr

Current State Minimum Wage

Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00/hr, effective Jan 1, 2023. Recent change: Reached $15.00 on Jan 1, 2023.

Tipped Workers & Tip Credit

Tipped employees in Massachusetts receive a base cash wage of $6.75/hr. Employers take a tip credit of $8.25/hr, and tips must bring the total to at least $15.00/hr.

Exemptions & Special Worker Rates

Tipped employees receive $6.75/hr cash wage; agricultural and service workers may have different rates. Always check the official Massachusetts labor department website for the most current exemption details.

Official State Source

For the most current minimum wage information, visit the official Massachusetts labor department page at https://www.mass.gov/info-details/minimum-wage.

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Massachusetts Labor Department: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/minimum-wage
Law last updated: 2023Row last reviewed: Apr 17, 2026

State minimum wage rates change frequently — always verify on the official state labor department site before relying on these figures. Rates reflect 2025–2026 where available. This map shows only the statewide minimum; many cities (Seattle, Denver, NYC, etc.) require higher local rates. Federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr.