New Hampshire has no tax on wage income, the 4th lowest combined sales tax (0.00%) and the federal $7.25 minimum wage as of 2026.
$7,373 a year: that is roughly what a New Hampshire homeowner earning $75,000 pays in state income tax ($0), sales tax on $25,000 of purchases ($0), property tax on a $300,000 house ($4,500) and electricity at 900 kWh a month ($2,873).
New Hampshire does not tax wages. No individual income tax on wages or salaries. A worker earning $50,000 or $100,000 owes federal income tax and FICA but no New Hampshire income tax. Source: Tax Foundation, rates as of January 1, 2026.
Estimated 2026 take-home pay for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, using the federal brackets and $16,100 standard deduction, Social Security and Medicare, and New Hampshire's brackets above. Open the paycheck calculator set to New Hampshire to add a 401(k), change pay frequency or filing status.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | State tax | Take-home (year) | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $0 | $42,355 | $1,629 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $0 | $61,592 | $2,369 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $0 | $79,180 | $3,045 |
The state rate is 0.00% and local governments add 0.00% on average, for a combined 0.00%, 4th lowest of the 50 states and D.C. (median 7.00%). A $1,000 purchase carries about $0 in sales tax at the average combined rate. Source: Tax Foundation, July 1, 2026.
New Hampshire follows the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour (the New Hampshire rate equals the federal minimum), which is $15,080 a year for full-time work (2,080 hours). Source: U.S. Department of Labor, July 1, 2026.
Homeowners in New Hampshire paid property taxes equal to 1.50% of home value on average, the 5th highest effective rate (median state 0.79%). On a $300,000 home that is about $4,500 a year, or $375 a month in escrow. Source: Tax Foundation (Census ACS data), 2024 data.
Residential electricity averaged 26.60¢ per kWh in July 2026, the 8th highest of the 50 states and D.C. (median 16.09¢). A household using 900 kWh a month would pay about $239 before fixed charges. Source: U.S. EIA, July 2026 data.
Among the 3 states it borders, New Hampshire has the lowest combined sales tax of its neighbors (0.00%), the lowest top income tax rate of its neighbors (0%) and the lowest minimum wage of its neighbors ($7.25).
| State | Top income tax | Sales tax | Min. wage | Property tax | Electricity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | None | 0.00% | $7.25 | 1.50% | 26.60¢ |
| Maine | 7.15% | 5.50% | $15.10 | 0.98% | 32.41¢ |
| Massachusetts | 9% | 6.25% | $15.00 | 1.00% | 30.49¢ |
| Vermont | 8.75% | 6.43% | $14.42 | 1.51% | 23.75¢ |
New Hampshire figures use statewide averages and skip credits, exemptions and local income taxes; check New Hampshire revenue and labor department sites before filing or hiring.
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