New Hampshire Minimum Wage 2026
Current minimum wage, scheduled increases, tipped worker rules, and political context for New Hampshire’s wage policy in 2026.
$7.25
Current Minimum Wage
$7.25
Projected 2026 Rate
$3.27
Tipped Worker Rate
None
Scheduled Increases
Minimum Wage Overview
New Hampshire has no state minimum wage beyond the federal floor. The state’s no-income-tax model and libertarian political culture resist wage mandates. Strong labor markets in the Manchester and Portsmouth areas have pushed actual wages significantly above the legal minimum.
Wage Policy Details
| Policy | Details |
|---|---|
| Current Minimum Wage | $7.25/hour |
| Tipped Worker Minimum | $3.27/hour |
| Scheduled Increases | None |
| Projected 2026 Rate | $7.25/hour |
| Legislative Source | Federal floor |
Political Context
New Hampshire Republicans have blocked minimum wage increases as government interference. The strong labor market means the minimum is less practically significant than in other states. Democrats have introduced minimum wage bills but lack the votes to pass them.