New Hampshire Minimum Wage (2026)
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New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour in 2026. New Hampshire matches the federal minimum at $7.25.
New Hampshire minimum-wage pay calculator
Pre-set to New Hampshire's $7.25 minimum. Change the hours, add overtime, and see weekly, monthly and annual gross pay update instantly.
Gross pay before taxes, at New Hampshire's minimum wage. Overtime at 1.5× the regular rate (federal FLSA); some states add daily overtime — see the state overtime calculator. Not payroll advice.
Tipped minimum wage in New Hampshire
The tipped minimum cash wage in New Hampshire is $3.27 an hour in 2026. Employers may claim a tip credit of up to $3.98 an hour against the full $7.25 minimum.
How the tip credit works: the employer pays the cash wage, and your tips count toward the minimum. If your cash wage plus tips don't add up to the full $7.25 for every hour worked, your employer must make up the difference.
New Hampshire's tipped cash wage is 45% of the minimum wage.
Tipped rates as of January 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor — Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees. Local and industry rules can differ and rates change — verify with your state labor office before relying on these figures.
When will New Hampshire's minimum wage go up?
New Hampshire has no scheduled minimum-wage increase. New Hampshire has no scheduled increase. It matches the federal $7.25 and is not indexed to inflation, so a raise would require new state or federal law.
Want to see the next change in every state? See our 2026–2027 minimum wage increases by state.
Scheduled increases verified as of June 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor and the EPI Minimum Wage Tracker. Future inflation-indexed rates are set by the state later and are not predicted here. Dates and amounts can change — verify with your state labor office before relying on them.
New Hampshire minimum wage vs. the federal minimum
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. New Hampshire's effective minimum is $7.25 , so most workers here are covered by the federal floor.
Minimum-wage pay & overtime
At $7.25 an hour, overtime (1.5×) is $10.88 per hour. 1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek (federal FLSA). No state daily overtime. Run your own numbers with the New Hampshire overtime calculator or convert it to a yearly figure with the salary to hourly calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in New Hampshire in 2026?
The minimum wage in New Hampshire is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. New Hampshire matches the federal minimum at $7.25.
How much is New Hampshire's minimum wage per year?
At $7.25 an hour, full-time (40 hours a week, 52 weeks) is about $15,080 a year before taxes, or $290 a week.
Is New Hampshire's minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
No. New Hampshire effectively follows the federal minimum of $7.25. New Hampshire matches the federal minimum at $7.25.
What is overtime pay on New Hampshire's minimum wage?
Overtime is 1.5× your regular rate, so a minimum-wage worker at $7.25 earns $10.88 per overtime hour. 1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek (federal FLSA). No state daily overtime.
What is the tipped minimum wage in New Hampshire?
The tipped minimum cash wage in New Hampshire is $3.27 an hour in 2026. Employers may claim a tip credit of up to $3.98 an hour, but the cash wage plus tips must still reach the full $7.25 minimum — if it falls short, the employer must make up the difference.
Do tipped workers get full minimum wage in New Hampshire?
Not always in direct cash. New Hampshire lets employers pay a lower cash wage of $3.27 and count tips toward the minimum (a "tip credit"). But your cash wage plus tips must add up to at least the full $7.25 minimum for every hour — if it doesn't, your employer must pay the difference.
When does New Hampshire's minimum wage increase?
New Hampshire has no scheduled minimum-wage increase. New Hampshire has no scheduled increase. It matches the federal $7.25 and is not indexed to inflation, so a raise would require new state or federal law.
What will New Hampshire's minimum wage be in 2027?
Under current law New Hampshire's minimum wage is expected to be about $7.25 an hour in 2027, unchanged from 2026, because there is no inflation indexing beyond any already-scheduled step. New Hampshire has no scheduled increase. It matches the federal $7.25 and is not indexed to inflation, so a raise would require new state or federal law.
Rate as of January 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor. Cities and counties may set higher local minimums, and rates change — confirm with your state labor office. General information, not legal or payroll advice.
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States with a similar minimum wage
Alabama — $7.25 · Georgia — $7.25 · Idaho — $7.25 · Indiana — $7.25 · Iowa — $7.25