New Hampshire Overtime Laws
New Hampshire Minimum Wage — As of 2026, the minimum wage in New Hampshire is $7.25 per hour, tied to the federal minimum wage under state law (RSA 279:21) and unchanged since 2009. No increase is scheduled for 2027. Tipped employees — such as restaurant and hotel workers — must receive a cash wage of at least $3.27 per hour, with their employer covering any shortfall below $7.25 once tips are counted. New Hampshire law requires overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek, and the state bans cities and towns from setting a higher local minimum wage. Note that a new state parental-leave law took effect January 1, 2026. If your employer isn’t paying you correctly, contact the Frisch Law Firm for a free consultation about your wage and overtime rights.
