Manchester Minimum Wage 2026 (NH)
Last updated: · Part of New Hampshire
Manchester, NH · Minimum Wage 2026
Follows the New Hampshire state rate
Manchester Minimum Wage vs. New Hampshire
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | $7.25/hr | — |
| New Hampshire (state rate) | $7.25/hr | Same as state rate |
Does Manchester Have Its Own Minimum Wage?
A city or county minimum wage ordinance sets a higher local wage floor than the state minimum, and employers within that jurisdiction must pay the higher local rate.
No. Manchester does not have its own minimum wage ordinance , and New Hampshire state law preempts cities from setting a local rate. Employers in Manchester must pay at least the New Hampshire state minimum wage of $7.25/hr. Follows New Hampshire's $7.25 minimum wage; state law does not authorize municipalities to set their own minimum wage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in Manchester is $7.25 per hour, the same as the New Hampshire state minimum wage, since Manchester does not set its own local rate.
No. Manchester follows the New Hampshire state minimum wage of $7.25/hr rather than setting its own rate. New Hampshire state law blocks cities from setting a higher local rate.
Manchester follows the same $7.25/hr rate as the rest of New Hampshire. There is no separate, higher local minimum wage in Manchester.