Working full time at $30 an hour ($62,400 a year) in Massachusetts, a single filer takes home about $49,418 a year, $4,118 a month or $23.76 an hour, after federal tax, FICA and $2,900 Massachusetts income tax.
#47 of 51for take-home at this pay
Where the money goes
Breakdown
| Yearly | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $62,400 | $5,200 |
| Federal income tax | $5,308 | $442 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $3,869 | $322 |
| Medicare | $905 | $75 |
| Massachusetts income tax | $2,900 | $242 |
| Take-home | $49,418 | $4,118 |
| Federal marginal rate | 12% | |
| Massachusetts marginal rate | 5.00% |
Same pay in other states
Highest take-home at this pay: Alaska. Middle: Wisconsin. Lowest: Oregon.
Your tax bracket at this pay
Your federal taxable income is about $46,300 (after the $16,100 standard deduction), which puts the top slice of your pay in the 12% bracket ($12,400 to $50,400). You have about $4,100 of room before the next dollar is taxed at 22%. Only that top slice is taxed at 12%: your average federal rate is 8.5%, and all taxes together (federal, FICA, state) take 20.8% of gross pay. A $1,000 raise would add about $754 to your take-home.
| Federal bracket | Your income in it | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 10% on $0–$12,400 | $12,400 | $1,240 |
| 12% on $12,400–$50,400 | $33,900 | $4,068 |
| Rate | Federal | Combined with state and FICA |
|---|---|---|
| Marginal (next dollar) | 12% | 24.6% |
| Effective (average) | 8.5% | 20.8% |
Compared with the Massachusetts median
$62,400 is 60% of the Massachusetts median household income of $103,960 (Census ACS 2020–2024 median; households can have more than one earner, so a single salary is not directly comparable).
Affordability snapshot
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Rent budget (30% of gross) | $1,560/mo |
| Home price at 30% of gross (10% down) | $210,000 |
| Massachusetts median home value | $562,100 (Census 2020–2024) |
Rule of thumb only: housing at 30% of gross monthly pay. Home price assumes a 30-year fixed at the Freddie Mac average of 7.40% (week of 2026-10-15), 10% down, the Massachusetts median effective property tax rate and about 0.35% a year for insurance. Lenders also weigh debts, credit and PMI.
401(k) and HSA effect
| Contribution | Saved | Take-home cut | Tax saved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6% to a 401(k) ($3,744/yr) | $3,744 | $3,108 | $636 |
| Max 401(k) ($24,500) | $24,500 | $20,335 | $4,165 |
| Max HSA, self-only ($4,400, via payroll) | $4,400 | $3,315 | $1,085 |
Pre-tax 401(k) deferrals cut federal and Massachusetts income tax but not Social Security or Medicare; payroll HSA contributions also skip FICA. 2026 limits: 401(k) $24,500 (under 50), HSA $4,400 self-only (IRS). Some states tax HSA contributions; this estimate assumes they follow federal rules.
What applies at this income
- You are under the 2026 Roth IRA income limit for single filers ($153,000 of modified AGI), so you can contribute the full amount.
Massachusetts jobs that typically pay about $62,400
$62,400 is above the median pay of 51 of the 99 common occupations we track in Massachusetts (BLS OEWS, May 2025). These have a Massachusetts median between $61,360 and $67,600:
| Occupation | Massachusetts median | vs this pay |
|---|---|---|
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $62,570 | +$170 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $63,030 | +$630 |
| Construction Laborers | $63,390 | +$990 |
| School Bus Drivers | $65,170 | +$2,770 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers | $65,570 | +$3,170 |
Where $62,400 lands inside other Massachusetts jobs
For 5 of these occupations, $62,400 is what experienced or top earners make (75th–90th percentile); for 5, it is entry-level pay (10th–25th percentile).
| Occupation | Percentile | Massachusetts pay at that percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Billing and Posting Clerks | 75th | $61,740 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 25th | $61,860 |
| Medical Assistants | 90th | $61,870 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 90th | $62,170 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 90th | $62,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 25th | $62,200 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 25th | $62,370 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | 25th | $62,580 |
| Sales Representatives of Services | 25th | $62,610 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 90th | $63,030 |
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- $28 an hour in Massachusetts$3,857/mo
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- Minimum wage in Massachusetts2026
- Massachusetts property taxby county
Single filer, W-2 wages only; 2026 IRS brackets and $16,100 standard deduction, FICA (Social Security to $184,500, Medicare +0.9% over $200,000) and state rules per the Tax Foundation (Jan 1, 2026). Local taxes and payroll deductions are excluded. Sources: IRS, SSA, Tax Foundation. Not tax advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $30 an hour after taxes in Massachusetts?
Working full time at $30 an hour ($62,400 a year) in Massachusetts, a single filer takes home about $49,418 a year, $4,118 a month or $23.76 an hour, after federal tax, FICA and $2,900 Massachusetts income tax.
How much is $30 an hour per month after taxes in Massachusetts?
About $4,118 a month, or $1,901 per biweekly paycheck.
How much state tax do I pay on $30 an hour in Massachusetts?
About $2,900 a year (marginal rate 5.00%).