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New Hampshire Minimum Wage & Labor Laws (2026)
In 2026, the New Hampshire minimum wage is $7.25/hour. Overtime is 1.5× the regular rate over 40 hours a week. Below are the wage, overtime, final-paycheck and break rules, plus a calculator pre-set to New Hampshire.
New Hampshire adopts the federal $7.25.
New Hampshire wage & hour rate sheet
2026 rules, sourced to the U.S. DOL and the state labor department
$7.25/hr
minimum wage
- Overtime
- 1.5x the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. New Hampshire follows the federal FLSA weekly rule.
- Tipped pay
- $3.27/hr cash. Tipped cash wage is 45% of the minimum.
- Final paycheck
- Fired: Within 72 hours of termination. Quit: Next regular payday (72 hrs if one pay period's notice was given).
- Meal & rest breaks
- Meal: 30-min unpaid meal after 5 consecutive hrs. Rest: No state requirement (none mandated).
New Hampshire pay & overtime calculator
Pre-set to New Hampshire. Enter your rate and hours.
Your hours
Your pay this week
OT $30.00/hrGross pay
$950.00
before taxes and deductions
Regular40 hrs × $20.00$800.00
Overtime (1.50×)5 hrs × $30.00$150.00
Total gross$950.00
New Hampshire follows the FLSA weekly rule: 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
New Hampshire figures are current for 2026 and compiled from the U.S. Department of Labor and New Hampshire's labor department. Cities and counties may set higher local minimums, and industry rules vary, so confirm with your state labor department before relying on this for payroll or a legal decision.