Massachusetts Overtime Calculator
Massachusetts pays overtime weekly, and recently retired its Sunday 'blue law' premium for retail. Enter your hours to see your weekly pay.
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Massachusetts Overtime Rules
Massachusetts pays overtime after 40 hours a week at 1.5×, with no daily overtime. For decades, retail workers also earned premium 'blue law' pay on Sundays and holidays — but that premium was phased out and reached the regular rate in 2023.
- 1.5× pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
- No daily overtime or double time under Massachusetts law.
- The old Sunday/holiday retail premium (blue laws) finished phasing out in 2023 and is now paid at the regular rate.
Massachusetts overtime now tracks the weekly 40-hour rule. The Attorney General's Fair Labor Division enforces wage and hour law in Massachusetts, rather than a traditional labor department.
The Massachusetts minimum wage is $15.00/hour (tipped minimum $6.75). Overtime is calculated on your actual hourly rate, not the minimum. See the full 2026 minimum wage table or compare states side by side.
Frequently asked questions
Not anymore. Massachusetts retail 'blue laws' once required premium pay on Sundays and holidays, but that premium was phased down each year and reached the regular rate (1.0×) in 2023. Overtime is still 1.5× after 40 hours a week.
No. Overtime is weekly — 1.5× after 40 hours. A long single day only counts if it pushes your week over 40.
The Massachusetts Attorney General's Fair Labor Division, which is unusual — most states use a labor department. You can file a wage complaint there.