Massachusetts Paystub Generator
Generate paystubs that meet Massachusetts' strict MGL c.149 §148 requirements. Flat 5% state tax plus the 4% millionaire surtax calculated automatically with PFML deductions included.
Starting at $8.99 • MGL c.149 §148 compliant
Massachusetts Tax Structure
Massachusetts combines a flat income tax with a unique millionaire surtax — one of the most significant state tax changes in recent history.
Standard Rate
5%
Flat rate on all income
Millionaire Surtax
+4%
On income over $1,000,000 (total 9%)
The millionaire surtax was passed via ballot measure in November 2022 and took effect in 2023. Revenue is dedicated to education and transportation funding.
5%
MA State Tax
9% over $1M
~0.526%
PFML Employee
Medical + Family
10–37%
Federal Tax
Progressive brackets
7.65%
FICA
6.2% + 1.45%
Massachusetts Paystub Requirements — Among the Strictest
MGL c.149 §148 requires employers to provide wage statements containing all of the following
- 1Name of employer
- 2Name of employee
- 3Date of payment
- 4Number of hours worked
- 5Hourly rate (for hourly employees)
- 6Gross wages
- 7Itemized deductions and their purpose
- 8Net wages
MakePaystubPro Handles All 8 Requirements
Every paystub generated through our platform includes all items mandated by MGL c.149 §148, ensuring full compliance with Massachusetts law.
Massachusetts Wage Violation Penalties
Massachusetts has the most punitive wage violation penalties in the nation
Under MGL c.149 §150, employees can recover THREE TIMES the amount of unpaid wages plus attorney's fees and court costs.
Each missing paystub item can constitute a separate violation, rapidly multiplying potential liability for non-compliant employers.
Willful violations can result in fines and imprisonment. Massachusetts takes wage theft seriously at both civil and criminal levels.
Massachusetts PFML Deductions
Paid Family and Medical Leave appears as a separate line item on every MA paystub
~0.318%
Employee's share of the medical leave premium. Covers up to 26 weeks of paid medical leave for serious health conditions.
~0.208%
Employee's share of the family leave premium. Covers up to 12 weeks of paid family leave for bonding, caregiving, or military needs.
Total Premium Rate
0.88%
Employee Pays
~0.526%
Employer Pays
~0.354%
Employer share varies by company size. Employers with fewer than 25 covered employees are not required to pay the employer portion.
What's on a Massachusetts Paystub
Complete breakdown of every item included on MGL-compliant paystubs
Paystubs for All Massachusetts Cities
Our Massachusetts paystub generator works for employers and employees across the Bay State
Massachusetts Paystub FAQ
What is Massachusetts' state income tax rate?
Massachusetts has a flat 5% state income tax on all income. Starting in 2023, an additional 4% surtax applies to income exceeding $1 million (adjusted annually for inflation), bringing the effective top rate to 9%. This 'millionaire tax' was approved by voters in November 2022.
How strict are Massachusetts paystub requirements?
Extremely strict. MGL Chapter 149, Section 148 requires employers to provide detailed wage statements showing employer name, employee name, date, hours worked, hourly rate, gross wages, itemized deductions with their purposes, and net wages. Massachusetts is considered one of the strictest states for paystub compliance.
What are the penalties for paystub violations in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts imposes treble (triple) damages under MGL c.149 §150. If an employer fails to provide proper wage statements or underpays wages, employees can recover three times the amount owed plus attorney's fees and court costs. This makes MA penalties among the most severe in the nation.
What is Massachusetts PFML?
Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave provides up to 26 weeks of paid medical leave and 12 weeks of paid family leave. The total premium is 0.88% of wages, with employees paying approximately 0.526% and employers covering the rest. The employee portion appears as a deduction on MA paystubs.
Does Massachusetts have local income taxes?
No. Massachusetts does not have city or municipal income taxes. Workers only deal with the flat 5% state tax (plus the 4% surtax if applicable), PFML premiums, federal taxes, and FICA.
What is the Massachusetts millionaire surtax?
The 'Fair Share Amendment' adds a 4% surtax on annual income exceeding $1 million, bringing the total MA tax rate to 9% on income above that threshold. The $1 million threshold is adjusted annually for inflation. Revenue is dedicated to education and transportation.
Generate Your Massachusetts Paystub
MGL c.149 §148 compliant paystubs with MA state tax, millionaire surtax, and PFML deductions calculated automatically.
Generate MA PaystubStarting at $8.99 • MGL c.149 §148 compliant with PFML