New Hampshire Minimum Wage & Overtime Laws
New Hampshire's state minimum wage matches the federal FLSA standard of $7.25/hr. Under RSA 279:21, youth employees under 18 years of age can be compensated at a youth rate of 75% of the standard wage, which is $5.44/hr. For tipped employees, the cash wage floor is $3.27/hr, with a max tip credit of $3.98/hr. Overtime (1.5x) is required for hours worked over 40. For tipped employee overtime, the multiplier (1.5x) is applied to the full $7.25 rate, with the $3.98 tip credit subtracted afterward. For state disputes, contact the New Hampshire Department of Labor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in New Hampshire for 2026?
For 2026, New Hampshire's state minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, which matches the federal FLSA minimum wage standard. The cash minimum wage for tipped employees is $3.27 per hour.
What is the youth minimum wage in New Hampshire?
Under New Hampshire RSA 279:21, the youth minimum wage for employees under 18 years of age is 75% of the standard minimum wage, which equals $5.44 per hour.
How is overtime calculated for tipped employees in New Hampshire?
Overtime for tipped employees in NH is calculated at 1.5 times the full standard minimum wage ($7.25 × 1.5 = $10.875/hr), minus the allowable tip credit ($3.98/hr), resulting in an overtime cash wage of at least $6.895 per hour before tips.