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New Hampshire Paycheck Guide

New Hampshire has no state income tax. Your paycheck only has federal tax (income tax + FICA) and any local taxes that apply.

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Reviewed by PayslipIQ Editorial Team, in-house payroll editor
Last reviewed May 2026 · Editorial standards

In short

A New Hampshire paycheck has federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to the 2026 wage base of $184,500), and Medicare (1.45%), and no state income tax on wages. On a $65,000 single-filer salary, estimated New Hampshire take-home is about $54,408 a year, or $2,093 per biweekly paycheck.

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New Hampshire: the local picture

New Hampshire does not tax wages. The interest and dividends tax was fully phased out at the end of 2024. Take-home is shaped by federal and FICA only.

New Hampshire Paycheck Calculator

Estimate take-home pay for New Hampshire.

New Hampshire State Tax

New Hampshire tax structure and rates.

New Hampshire Overtime

Federal FLSA applies.

New Hampshire Pay Stub Laws

Employer pay stub requirements in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire take-home pay by salary (2026)

See estimated New Hampshire take-home for common salaries. Each page has a full federal, FICA, and New Hampshire breakdown with per-paycheck figures.

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How a New Hampshire paycheck is built

Every New Hampshire worker pays federal income tax, calculated on the W-4 you submitted to your employer using the IRS Publication 15-T tables. Federal income tax is followed by FICA: 6.2 percent Social Security up to the annual wage base, plus 1.45 percent Medicare on every dollar. The 0.9 percent Additional Medicare Tax applies once year-to-date wages cross $200,000 single or $250,000 married filing jointly.

New Hampshire levies no state income tax on wages. Your paycheck has only federal layers, no state line.

What changed recently in New Hampshire

  • I&D tax fully phased out for 2025.
  • No state PFL or SDI.
  • No state income tax on wages.

New Hampshire payroll quirks workers should know

  • No state withholding on New Hampshire paychecks.
  • No local income tax.

Example breakdown

A hypothetical New Hampshire worker on a $65,000 annual salary, paid bi-weekly, single filer, no extra adjustments. Educational only, your real paycheck differs.

Gross (bi-weekly)$2,500.00
Federal income tax-$216.15
Social Security (6.2%)-$155.00
Medicare (1.45%)-$36.25
New Hampshire state tax$0.00 (no state income tax)
Estimated take-home$2,092.60

Run your own numbers in the New Hampshire paycheck calculator.

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Frequently asked questions

Does New Hampshire have state income tax?
No. New Hampshire levies no state income tax on wages.
Are there local income taxes in New Hampshire?
No. New Hampshire does not have local income taxes on wages.
Does New Hampshire have State Disability Insurance or Paid Family Leave premiums?
No. New Hampshire does not have state-mandated SDI or PFL employee premiums.
Does New Hampshire have daily-overtime rules?
No. New Hampshire follows federal FLSA: 1.5x for hours above 40 in a workweek.
What is FICA on a New Hampshire paycheck?
FICA is federal: 6.2 percent Social Security up to the annual wage base, plus 1.45 percent Medicare on every dollar. The 0.9 percent Additional Medicare Tax applies above $200,000 single or $250,000 married filing jointly. FICA applies in every state.
Where do I verify New Hampshire state tax withholding?
The New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration (https://www.revenue.nh.gov/) is the authoritative source. For your specific paycheck, contact your employer's payroll team or a CPA.
Did New Hampshire actually become a no-income-tax state in 2025?
For wages, yes. Wage income was never taxed. The interest and dividends tax was finally phased out at the end of 2024, making New Hampshire fully no-income-tax for 2025 onward.