Lawyer salary in Massachusetts after taxes
The median lawyer in Massachusetts earns $176,680 a year ($84.94 an hour). After 2026 taxes, that's about $122,700 a year, or $4,719.23 every two weeks.
Take-home pay at each pay level
| Pay level | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $82,100 | $62,425 | $5,202 | $2,400.95 |
| 25th percentile | $119,960 | $86,992 | $7,249 | $3,345.85 |
| Median | $176,680 | $122,700 | $10,225 | $4,719.23 |
| 75th percentile | $282,080 | $189,317 | $15,776 | $7,281.43 |
| 90th percentile | $374,410 | $242,545 | $20,212 | $9,328.67 |
The 10th percentile means 10% of lawyers in Massachusetts earn less than this. New hires usually start near the 10th–25th percentile.
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Lawyer take-home pay in other states
Massachusetts ranks #3 of 20 of the states we cover for median lawyer take-home pay.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $207,860 | $141,860 |
| California | $195,080 | $127,436 |
| Massachusetts | $176,680 | $122,700 |
| Virginia | $167,210 | $116,754 |
| Texas | $154,200 | $116,662 |
| Washington | $154,130 | $114,476 |
| Nevada | $150,510 | $114,140 |
| Pennsylvania | $157,180 | $113,873 |
| Alaska | $149,940 | $113,750 |
| Illinois | $160,800 | $113,358 |
| New Jersey | $161,430 | $111,825 |
| Tennessee | $136,180 | $104,345 |
| Florida | $133,180 | $102,295 |
| Georgia | $134,830 | $97,443 |
| Ohio | $131,020 | $97,158 |
| Michigan | $130,520 | $95,180 |
| North Carolina | $127,710 | $93,850 |
| New Hampshire | $120,810 | $93,820 |
| South Dakota | $102,040 | $80,615 |
| Wyoming | $100,130 | $79,271 |
Questions
How much does a lawyer make in Massachusetts after taxes?
The median lawyer in Massachusetts earns $176,680 a year ($84.94 an hour) before tax, according to BLS data for May 2025. After 2026 federal and state taxes that's about $122,700 a year, $10,225 a month or $4,719.23 every two weeks for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions.
How many lawyers work in Massachusetts?
About 23,560, according to the BLS May 2025 estimates.
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (state data)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base ($184,500)
- Massachusetts DOR, Circular M (effective Jan. 1, 2026), percentage method
- Massachusetts PFML 2026 contribution rates (employee share up to 0.46%)
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