Generate Massachusetts paystubs with flat 5% state income tax, PFML contribution (0.46%), federal withholdings, and FICA deductions for MA employees.
Cambridge Biomedical Research Inc.
100 CambridgePark Drive, Suite 500 Cambridge, MA 02140
EIN: 04-5678901
Phone: (617) 555-0419
Sarah K. Donnelly
78 Beacon Street, Apt 3A Boston, MA 02108
SSN: ***-**-8153
Employee ID: EMP-0627
10/08/2026
10/21/2026
10/26/2026
Bi-Weekly
| Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Pay | 80.00 | $32.00 | $2560.00 |
| Total Earnings | $2560.00 | ||
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Federal Income Tax | $196.59 |
| MA State Income Tax (5%) | $108.39 |
| MA PFML (0.46%) | $11.34 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $152.83 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $35.74 |
| Total Tax Withholdings | $504.89 |
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| 401(k) Contribution | $128.00 |
| Health Insurance | $95.00 |
| Total Pre-Tax Deductions | $223.00 |
$26880.00
$5301.00
$2342.00
$19237.00
| Type | Accrued | Used | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earned Sick Time | 2.67 hrs | 0.00 hrs | 21.33 hrs |
| Vacation | 3.08 hrs | 0.00 hrs | 24.62 hrs |
Massachusetts flat 5% state income tax plus mandatory PFML contribution of 0.46%. Earned sick time per M.G.L. c. 149, Section 148C.
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Cambridge Biomedical Research Inc.
100 CambridgePark Drive, Suite 500 Cambridge, MA 02140
EIN: 04-5678901
Phone: (617) 555-0419
Sarah K. Donnelly
78 Beacon Street, Apt 3A Boston, MA 02108
SSN: ***-**-8153
Employee ID: EMP-0627
10/08/2026
10/21/2026
10/26/2026
Bi-Weekly
| Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Pay | 80.00 | $32.00 | $2560.00 |
| Total Earnings | $2560.00 | ||
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Federal Income Tax | $196.59 |
| MA State Income Tax (5%) | $108.39 |
| MA PFML (0.46%) | $11.34 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $152.83 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $35.74 |
| Total Tax Withholdings | $504.89 |
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| 401(k) Contribution | $128.00 |
| Health Insurance | $95.00 |
| Total Pre-Tax Deductions | $223.00 |
$26880.00
$5301.00
$2342.00
$19237.00
| Type | Accrued | Used | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earned Sick Time | 2.67 hrs | 0.00 hrs | 21.33 hrs |
| Vacation | 3.08 hrs | 0.00 hrs | 24.62 hrs |
Massachusetts flat 5% state income tax plus mandatory PFML contribution of 0.46%. Earned sick time per M.G.L. c. 149, Section 148C.
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The Massachusetts rules that shape this pay stub, checked October 3, 2026.
Flat 5%, plus a 4% surtax on income over $1,083,150 (9% top rate)
Massachusetts employers must give a pay slip with each payment showing hours, rate, deductions, and any increases, on paper or in an electronic form employees can access and print.
$15.00 an hour since January 1, 2023. Weekly or biweekly for most hourly employees; salaried exempt employees may be paid semimonthly or monthly (M.G.L. c. 149, § 148).
Example: a $60,000 salary paid every two weeks in Massachusetts is $2,307.69 gross and about $1,820.53 take-home, including $106.92 of state income tax (single filer, 2026).
Massachusetts paycheck calculatorA few of the people and businesses that use the Massachusetts Pay Stub template.
For Cambridge and Boston's biotech, pharmaceutical, and life sciences companies.
Harvard, MIT, and the many universities and colleges across Massachusetts.
Massachusetts General Hospital, Dana-Farber, and the state's healthcare network.
Boston's financial services sector including Fidelity, State Street, and asset management.
Technology startups along Route 128 and in Cambridge's Kendall Square.
Proof of income for Boston-area apartment and housing applications.
Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) is a mandatory program that provides paid leave benefits to eligible workers. The contribution rate is split between employers and employees, with the typical employee share being 0.46% of wages. Benefits include up to 20 weeks of paid medical leave and 12 weeks of paid family leave, with a combined cap of 26 weeks a year.
Massachusetts voters approved a 4% surtax on income exceeding $1 million per year, effective in 2023. This "Fair Share Amendment" brings the effective tax rate on income over $1 million to 9% (5% base + 4% surtax). The threshold adjusts annually for inflation.
Yes. Under M.G.L. c. 149, Section 148C, Massachusetts employers with 11 or more employees must provide 1 hour of paid earned sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year. Employers with fewer than 11 employees must provide unpaid earned sick time.
A Massachusetts paystub includes the state's flat 5% income tax and mandatory Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) contribution of 0.46%. Massachusetts is notable for its robust employee protections including earned sick time requirements.
Massachusetts requires employers to provide detailed wage statements and track earned sick time under M.G.L. c. 149, Section 148C. The mandatory PFML contribution adds a unique line item to MA paystubs. For earners over $1 million, a 4% surtax applies (the "millionaire's tax"), making accurate withholding documentation essential.
MA State Income Tax (flat 5%) • MA PFML Contribution (0.46%) • Federal Income Tax • Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) • Earned sick time balance • Gross and net pay
Massachusetts has a flat 5% state income tax, plus a 4% surtax on income over $1 million. • PFML contributions are mandatory; 0.46% of wages is the typical employee share. • Massachusetts earned sick time law requires 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year. • Cambridge and Boston are major biotech and healthcare hubs, so ensure paystubs reflect all MA-specific deductions.
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