New Hampshire · Checked October 25, 2026
New Hampshire minimum wage, overtime and final paycheck rules
The New Hampshire minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, the federal rate. Next: no increase scheduled.
Minimum wage
New Hampshire: $7.25 an hour.
No change is scheduled as of October 25, 2026.
Tipped employees
Lowest cash wage before tips: $3.27. Tips plus the cash wage must reach at least the full minimum wage each workweek, or the employer makes up the difference.
Overtime
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek, the federal rule. New Hampshire does not add a daily overtime rule.
Final paycheck
| Fired or laid off | Within 72 hours (laid off: the next payday) |
|---|---|
| Quits | Next scheduled payday, or within 72 hours with one pay period of notice |
| Law | N.H. Rev. Stat. 275:44 |
Take-home pay in New Hampshire
See what a paycheck looks like after federal and New Hampshire taxes with the New Hampshire paycheck calculator.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor, Consolidated State Minimum Wage Table (July 1, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (July 1, 2026)
- Final pay: Nolo, Final Paycheck Laws by State (statute citations listed per state)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in New Hampshire?
$7.25 an hour as of October 25, 2026.
Is the New Hampshire minimum wage going up in 2027?
No increase is scheduled as of October 25, 2026.
When is a final paycheck due in New Hampshire?
If fired or laid off: within 72 hours (laid off: the next payday). If the employee quits: next scheduled payday, or within 72 hours with one pay period of notice.
These are summaries of state law for general information, not legal advice. Cities and counties can set higher minimums, and special rules cover minors, trainees, farm work and some industries. Check with the state labor department before you make a pay decision.