Overtime for New Hampshire (2026)
New Hampshire (NH) Key Facts
Minimum Wage
$7.25
Overtime Rule
Weekly only (40 hrs/week)
Weekly Overtime Threshold
40 hours
Overtime Multiplier
1.5x regular rate
State Income Tax Rate
None (no state income tax)
How This Calculator Works in New Hampshire
This overtime calculator applies New Hampshire's specific overtime rules to estimate your total pay including overtime. Enter your hourly rate and total hours worked to see your regular pay, overtime pay, and gross total. It accounts for New Hampshire's weekly 40-hour rule and the standard 1.5x overtime multiplier.
New Hampshire Overview
New Hampshire follows the federal weekly overtime standard of time-and-a-half after 40 hours. There are no state-specific overtime provisions. The state minimum wage is $7.25 per hour — New Hampshire repealed its state minimum wage law, so the federal $7.25/hr applies. In practice, the tight labor market means most employers pay well above the minimum.
How New Hampshire Compares
New Hampshire's minimum wage of $7.25 matches the federal minimum of $7.25. Like most states, New Hampshire relies on the federal 40-hour weekly threshold for overtime. Neighboring Vermont has a minimum wage of $14.01 and uses only the weekly overtime standard.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $14.01/hr min wage | Vermont follows the standard federal overtime rule of 1.5x after 40 hours per week. |
| Maine | $14.15/hr min wage | Maine follows the standard federal overtime rule of 1.5x after 40 hours per week. |
| Massachusetts | $15.00/hr min wage | Massachusetts follows the standard federal overtime rule of 1.5x after 40 hours per week. |
The federal overtime standard requires 1.5x pay after 40 hours per week. New Hampshire's minimum wage of $7.25 matches the federal minimum of $7.25. Only a few states, including California and Alaska, mandate daily overtime in addition to the weekly threshold.
Tips for New Hampshire Residents
- 1New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. Verify your base rate meets or exceeds this before calculating overtime — overtime pay is calculated on your regular rate, not the minimum.
- 2New Hampshire follows the federal weekly overtime standard: time-and-a-half for every hour beyond 40 in a workweek. There is no daily overtime trigger, so long individual shifts do not generate overtime unless your weekly total exceeds 40.
- 3New Hampshire has no state income tax, so overtime earnings are only subject to federal income tax and FICA. This means you keep a larger share of overtime pay than workers in states with income taxes.
- 4Track your hours meticulously. Under the FLSA, employers must pay overtime for all qualifying hours regardless of whether the overtime was pre-approved. Keep your own records as a backup.
- 5Salaried employees are not automatically exempt from overtime. To be exempt, you must meet specific duties tests and earn above the salary threshold. If you are classified as exempt but believe you should qualify, consult New Hampshire's department of labor.
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