New Hampshire paycheck taxes at a glance
| State income tax | None on wages |
|---|---|
| Local income tax | None on wages |
| State payroll deductions | None |
| Reciprocity | None |
| Figures | Tax year 2026 |
Every paycheck also has federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%), worked out with the same 2026 IRS figures as ourmain paycheck calculator.
Worked examples
A $70,000 salary in Manchester, single, paid every two weeks
| Per paycheck | Per year | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,692.31 | $70,000 |
| Federal income tax | − $252.69 | − $6,570 |
| Social Security and Medicare | − $205.96 | − $5,355 |
| Take-home pay | $2,233.65 | $58,075 |
Single, paid every two weeks (26 paychecks). With no state income tax and no state payroll programs, federal income tax and FICA are the only taxes, so take-home pay is higher than in most neighbouring states.
A $130,000 household in Nashua, married filing jointly with two children
| Per paycheck | Per year | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $5,000.00 | $130,000 |
| 401(k) at 6% | − $300.00 | − $7,800 |
| Federal income tax | − $227.08 | − $5,904 |
| Social Security and Medicare | − $382.50 | − $9,945 |
| Take-home pay | $4,090.42 | $106,351 |
Married filing jointly, 2 children, paid every two weeks (26 paychecks). The 6% 401(k) deferral lowers federal income tax but not FICA, and the child tax credits come off the federal tax. Nothing goes to the state.
The Interest and Dividends Tax is gone
New Hampshire never taxed wages, but it used to tax interest and dividend income above an exemption. The rate was 5% for periods ending before December 31, 2023, then 4% for 2023 and 3% for 2024. The tax was repealed for taxable periods beginning after December 31, 2024, so for 2025 and 2026 there is no New Hampshire tax on wages, interest or dividends. The Department of Revenue Administration explains the repeal in TIR 2025-001.
Commuting to Massachusetts
Many New Hampshire residents work across the border. Massachusetts taxes wages for work done in Massachusetts at 5%, and your employer will also withhold up to 0.46% for Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave. Because New Hampshire has no income tax, there is no home-state credit to offset it. Days you work from home in New Hampshire are generally not Massachusetts income, so tell your employer where you actually work. This calculator shows a New Hampshire job; use the Massachusetts page for a Massachusetts job.
Paid family and medical leave is voluntary
New Hampshire Paid Family and Medical Leave (NH PFML) is an insurance plan that employers can buy for their staff, and workers whose employer does not offer it can enroll in an individual plan. It pays 60% of your average weekly wage for up to six weeks a year. By law the individual plan costs no more than $5 a week. Because it is optional, the calculator does not include it. Employers that buy the plan through the state’s insurance partner get a business tax credit for half of the premium they pay.
New Hampshire vs. neighboring states
Take-home pay on a $75,000 salary, single, no pre-tax deductions and no local tax:
| State | Income tax | State tax + programs | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | None on wages | $0 | $61,593 |
| Maine | 5.8% to 7.15% (3 brackets) | $3,760 | $57,833 |
| Massachusetts | 5% to 9% (2 brackets) | $3,775 | $57,818 |
| Vermont | 3.35% to 8.75% (4 brackets) | $2,572 | $59,020 |
Where you work and where you live can both matter. See paycheck calculators for every state for the full comparison.