Massachusetts Overtime Calculator 2026
Calculate Massachusetts overtime pay for 2026 using the federal 40-hour weekly overtime rule and state wage details.
Massachusetts time-and-a-half pay
Direct answer: Massachusetts generally uses the federal weekly rule: time and a half after 40 hours in one workweek, with no general daily overtime rule.
Massachusetts overtime pay calculator
Enter your hourly rate and total hours worked. The calculator applies time and a half after 40 hours.
Massachusetts Min Wage: $15.00/hr
State rule used
Massachusetts requires weekly overtime (1.5×) after 40 hours. Most retail Sunday and holiday premium-pay requirements have been phased out.
No general state daily overtime rule: this estimate applies the weekly overtime rule after 40 hours in a workweek at 1.5x the regular rate for most covered non-exempt employees.
For Massachusetts, overtime is generally the hours above 40 in one workweek.
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Massachusetts overtime quick facts
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Does Massachusetts require daily overtime, weekly overtime, or both?
Massachusetts generally follows the federal weekly overtime rule for most covered nonexempt employees. Overtime is usually paid at 1.5× the regular rate after 40 hours worked in a workweek. Massachusetts does not have a general daily overtime rule for most private-sector employees. Use the calculator above to estimate regular pay, overtime pay, and total gross pay.
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Massachusetts Weekly Overtime Example
Massachusetts overtime rules in 2026
Massachusetts uses a weekly overtime framework: most non-exempt employees earn 1.5× their regular rate after 40 hours worked in a workweek. The state minimum wage is $15.00/hour, and service employees may be paid a $6.75/hour service rate only when the tip rules are satisfied.
Pay situations specific to Massachusetts
These are the Massachusetts rules that change the overtime math. For the federal rules that apply everywhere — the duties test, what counts toward the regular rate, and how the 40-hour workweek is measured — see the FLSA overtime guide. For how these estimates are produced and reviewed, see the calculator methodology.
Massachusetts salaried employees are not automatically exempt. Exemption status depends on duties, salary basis, and the applicable federal and state overtime rules.
Salaried overtime calculatorMassachusetts allows a tip credit, but requires the tipped cash wage to be at least $6.75/hour. Total pay (tips + cash wage) must reach the state minimum wage of $15.00/hour, or the employer must pay the difference. Tipped employees must also be given a written explanation of the tip pool.
Tipped overtime calculatorCommissions, non-discretionary bonuses, and shift differentials must be included in your regular rate of pay for overtime calculations. Run the regular rate of pay calculator to verify your blended rate.
Regular rate of pay calculatorMassachusetts follows the federal 40-hour weekly standard, with no general state daily overtime rule for most private-sector employees.
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If your overtime, minimum wage, or final pay looks wrong, the official agency below can explain wage-claim options for Massachusetts workers.
Office of the Attorney General — Fair Labor Division
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Answers to common questions about Massachusetts overtime pay, tipped workers, salaried employees, bonuses, and wage claims.
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Rule last reviewed: June 30, 2026Page last updated: July 8, 2026Official sources
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Estimates only; not legal, tax, or payroll advice. Confirm final pay obligations with the official agency guidance or a qualified advisor.
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