H-1B · Massachusetts
H-1B take-home pay in Massachusetts (2026)
Pick a salary to see the full breakdown — federal income tax, FICA, Massachusetts state income tax, and your annual / monthly / bi-weekly net.
Massachusetts is a 5% flat-tax state, but as of 2023 levies an additional 4% surtax on income above $1M (the "Fair Share Amendment"). Below $1M, MA is competitive with most flat-tax states; above $1M it climbs sharply.
| Gross salary | Take-home | Monthly | Effective rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $47,390 | $3,949 | 21.0% | Details → |
| $80,000 | $61,110 | $5,093 | 23.6% | Details → |
| $100,000 | $74,180 | $6,182 | 25.8% | Details → |
| $120,000 | $87,250 | $7,271 | 27.3% | Details → |
| $150,000 | $106,291 | $8,858 | 29.1% | Details → |
| $180,000 | $125,296 | $10,441 | 30.4% | Details → |
| $220,000 | $152,487 | $12,707 | 30.7% | Details → |
| $280,000 | $188,647 | $15,721 | 32.6% | Details → |
| $350,000 | $229,002 | $19,083 | 34.6% | Details → |
| $500,000 | $315,477 | $26,290 | 36.9% | Details → |
How Massachusetts state income tax works for H-1B holders
Massachusetts charges a single flat rate of 5.00% on taxable income. Unlike the federal system, there are no brackets — every dollar of taxable income is taxed at the same rate. This makes the state tax math simple: $H-1B take-home in Massachusetts is dominated by federal tax + FICA, with the flat state component layered on top.
What's different for H-1B holders in Massachusetts?
State income tax generally does not distinguish between visa categories — it only looks at where you live and where you work, not your immigration status. A few practical notes for H-1B holders specifically:
- Residency. Most states deem you a tax resident if you are domiciled in the state or spend more than 183 days there during the calendar year, regardless of visa type.
- FICA exemption (federal) ≠ state-tax exemption. H-1B holders pay state tax on the same basis as US workers — there is no special exemption.
- Standard deduction. As a resident alien for federal purposes, you typically qualify for the state's standard deduction (where one exists) under that state's residency rules.
Source: www.mass.gov/dor