Minimum Wage in New Hampshire
The current New Hampshire minimum wage, the tipped wage, scheduled increases and overtime rules, from the official source.
Short answer: New Hampshire's minimum wage equals the federal minimum wage, currently $7.25 per hour. Workers 16 and under, and new workers with under 6 months' experience (with Labor Department approval), may be paid 75% of the minimum. RSA 279:21
| Minimum wage | New Hampshire's minimum wage equals the federal minimum wage, currently $7.25 per hour. Workers 16 and under, and new workers with under 6 months' experience (with Labor Department approval), may be paid 75% of the minimum. No state increase is scheduled; the state rate changes only if the federal rate changes. Source: RSA 279:21 |
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| Tipped minimum wage | Tipped employees of restaurants, hotels, motels, inns, cabins and ballrooms who regularly receive more than $30 a month in tips must be paid a base wage of at least 45% of the minimum wage (about $3.27 per hour), and the employer must make up any shortfall if wages plus tips fall below the minimum wage for the pay period. If the federal minimum wage is raised, a different tipped-wage formula (federal tipped cash wage, but at least $3.27) takes effect. Source: RSA 279:21 |
| Overtime | Time and one-half for hours over 40 in a week. No daily overtime. Seasonal amusement and recreation businesses are exempt. Source: RSA 279:21, VIII |
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FAQ
What is the minimum wage in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire's minimum wage equals the federal minimum wage, currently $7.25 per hour. Workers 16 and under, and new workers with under 6 months' experience (with Labor Department approval), may be paid 75% of the minimum.
What is the tipped minimum wage in New Hampshire?
Tipped employees of restaurants, hotels, motels, inns, cabins and ballrooms who regularly receive more than $30 a month in tips must be paid a base wage of at least 45% of the minimum wage (about $3.27 per hour), and the employer must make up any shortfall if wages plus tips fall below the minimum wage for the pay period.
What are the overtime rules in New Hampshire?
Time and one-half for hours over 40 in a week. No daily overtime. Seasonal amusement and recreation businesses are exempt.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.