New Hampshire Minimum Wage 2026: $7.25/hr
Last updated: June 2026 — Source: New Hampshire Department of Labor
New Hampshire has its own minimum wage law. The state rate of $7.25/hr applies to most covered employees.
Minimum Wage
$7.25
per hour
Tipped Wage
$3.27
per hour (cash wage)
Effective Date
2009-07-24
New Hampshire Overtime Rules
Weekly overtime threshold 40 hours
State overtime law Yes — state law
New Hampshire requires overtime at 1.5x for hours over 40 per week, matching FLSA.
Additional Information
New Hampshire's minimum wage effectively matches the federal rate. The state repealed its own $7.25 minimum wage law in 2011 but the federal rate still applies. Tipped minimum cash wage is 45% of minimum ($3.27/hr).
Official source: New Hampshire Department of Labor · Overtime: state labor standards