DOL new-employer 2.7%; employercost 1.70–2.70%; upper used.
Minimum wage: No state minimum above federal; federal $7.25 applies.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire an employee in New Hampshire?
A full-time worker at $18.00/hour ($37,440 a year) with 10 PTO days costs about $41,181 a year before benefits: employer payroll tax $2,864, FUTA $42, New Hampshire unemployment $378 and typical workers' comp $457. That's $20.59 per hour worked.
What is the New Hampshire SUTA rate for new employers in 2026?
2.7% on the first $14,000 of each employee's wages (U.S. DOL, January 2026). DOL new-employer 2.7%; employercost 1.70–2.70%; upper used.
What is the New Hampshire minimum wage in 2026?
$7.25 per hour (federal minimum; no higher state rate). No state minimum above federal; federal $7.25 applies.
How much is workers' comp in New Hampshire?
The 2024 Oregon premium-rate study puts New Hampshire's all-industry index rate at $1.22 per $100 of payroll (rank 18 of 51; national median $1.09). Your real rate depends on job class and claims history.
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