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Wage Comparison in New Hampshire
Compare Your New Hampshire Salary
New Hampshire offers competitive salaries with no state income tax on wages and salaries, though it does tax interest and dividends at 5%. The state’s economy is driven by manufacturing, technology, tourism, and agriculture, with strong job markets in Manchester, Nashua, and the Seacoast region.
- • Compare by Manchester, Nashua, Concord, and Seacoast areas
- • Benefit from no state income tax on wages
- • Consider manufacturing, tech, tourism, and healthcare sectors
New Hampshire Salary Factors
Manchester: Finance, healthcare
Nashua: Technology, defense
Seacoast: Tourism, maritime
No wage income tax
Average Salary in New Hampshire
New Hampshire Industry Averages
New Hampshire’s economy is diverse, with strong manufacturing, technology, healthcare, and tourism sectors. The state is home to major companies like BAE Systems, Fidelity Investments, and Liberty Mutual, offering competitive wages with the benefit of no state income tax on wages.
Technology
$82,000
Average annual salary
Manufacturing
$65,000
Average annual salary
Healthcare
$72,000
Average annual salary
Tourism
$45,000
Average annual salary
New Hampshire Salary Factors
- • No wage income tax
- • Strong manufacturing
- • Tech corridor
- • Tourism industry
- • Quality of life
- • Boston proximity
New Hampshire Minimum Wage
New Hampshire State Minimum Wage
New Hampshire follows the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. However, many employers in the state pay significantly above this rate due to competitive job markets and proximity to higher-wage Massachusetts markets.
New Hampshire Minimum Wage
$7.25
per hour (Federal Rate)
Annual Full-Time
$15,080
40 hours/week, 52 weeks
New Hampshire vs Neighboring States
Note: While NH follows federal minimum wage, many employers pay $12-15/hour due to competitive markets and proximity to higher-wage states.
New Hampshire Tax Information
Understanding New Hampshire Taxes
New Hampshire has no state income tax on wages and salaries, making it very tax-friendly for workers. However, the state does tax interest and dividends at 5% (being phased out by 2027). The state relies on property taxes, business taxes, and a 0% sales tax for revenue.
Federal Income Tax
Progressive rates from 10% to 37% based on income
NH State Income Tax
No state income tax on wages or salaries
Interest & Dividends Tax
5% on interest/dividends (being phased out)
Social Security Tax
6.2% on income up to $168,600 (2025 limit)
Medicare Tax
1.45% on all income, plus 0.9% on income over $200,000
New Hampshire Tax Structure
No Wage Income Tax
New Hampshire does not tax wages, salaries, or other earned income, making it one of the most worker-friendly tax states.
No Sales Tax
New Hampshire has no state sales tax, making purchases more affordable compared to neighboring states.
Interest & Dividends Tax
5% tax on interest and dividends over $2,400 (single) or $4,800 (married). Being phased out: 4% in 2025, 3% in 2026, 0% in 2027.
Property Tax
New Hampshire has higher property tax rates (average 1.17%) as the state relies heavily on property taxes for revenue.
Important Note
This calculator provides estimates. NH’s lack of wage income tax means your take-home pay is primarily affected by federal taxes and FICA.