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New Hampshire minimum wage in 2026
Minimum wage in New Hampshire
$7.25
an hour · federal rate · $15,080 a year full time · about $13,926 after taxes
| Per week (40 hours) | $290.00 |
| Every two weeks | $580.00 |
| Per month | $1,256.67 |
| Per year | $15,080 |
New Hampshire has no state minimum wage above the federal one. The federal rate applies to employers covered by federal law. Some cities and counties set a higher minimum. Updated November 15, 2026.
Minimum wage in New Hampshire after taxes
A full-time minimum wage worker in New Hampshire earns $15,080 a year. As a single filer, none of it goes to federal income tax, because it is below the $16,100 standard deduction, $1,154 to Social Security and Medicare, and nothing to state income tax, because New Hampshire does not tax wages. That leaves $13,926, or $6.70 for each hour worked.
| Hours per week | Per week | Per year | Per year after taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $72.50 | $3,770 | $3,482 |
| 15 | $108.75 | $5,655 | $5,222 |
| 20 | $145.00 | $7,540 | $6,963 |
| 25 | $181.25 | $9,425 | $8,704 |
| 30 | $217.50 | $11,310 | $10,445 |
| 35 | $253.75 | $13,195 | $12,186 |
| 40 | $290.00 | $15,080 | $13,926 |
How New Hampshire compares
New Hampshire's minimum wage ranks 32nd highest of the 50 states and DC. The highest is District of Columbia, at $18.40. 30 states and DC set their own rate above the federal $7.25; the rest use the federal rate.
| State | Minimum wage | Full-time year | vs. New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $7.25 | $15,080 | — |
| Massachusetts | $15.00 | $31,200 | +$7.75 |
| Maine | $15.10 | $31,408 | +$7.85 |
| Vermont | $14.42 | $29,994 | +$7.17 |
Overtime at minimum wage
Under federal law, most hourly workers must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a week. At New Hampshire's minimum wage that is $10.88 for each overtime hour. Five overtime hours a week add $2,828 a year before taxes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in New Hampshire in 2026?
New Hampshire has no state minimum wage above the federal one, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to covered employers.
How much is minimum wage a year in New Hampshire?
Working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, $7.25 an hour is $15,080 a year before taxes and about $13,926 after taxes for a single filer.
How much is a minimum wage paycheck in New Hampshire?
A full-time worker paid every two weeks earns $580.00 before taxes and takes home about $535.63.
Is New Hampshire's minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
No. The federal minimum of $7.25 an hour is the one that applies.
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor: state minimum wage rates (in effect September 30, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor: overtime pay
- How after-tax figures are calculated
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