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PEO services in New Hampshire

A PEO helps New Hampshire employers manage multi-state payroll, and benefits while staying compliant with New Hampshire's rules. As of 2026, New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25/hr and the state unemployment (SUTA) taxable wage base is $14,000. ONYX benchmarks the top PEOs against your current setup so New Hampshire companies stop overpaying by 15–40%.

New Hampshire employer snapshot (2026)

The structural facts that shape payroll and benefits cost in New Hampshire. Verify current figures with the state agency before relying on any single number.

2026 minimum wage
$7.25/hr

Follows federal minimum ($7.25).

SUTA taxable wage base (2026)
$14,000

Standard employer base; some states assign a higher base to max-rated employers.

State wage income tax
No

No state income tax on wages.

Workers' comp market
Competitive / private

Coverage available through private carriers and PEO programs.

The short answer

No tax on wage income (the interest-and-dividends tax was fully repealed effective 2025); at-will, employer-friendly, at the federal minimum wage.

Major metros we serve in New Hampshire: Manchester, Nashua, Concord.

Common New Hampshire PEO questions

Can a PEO operate in New Hampshire?

Yes. PEOs operate in New Hampshire and handle New Hampshire payroll tax, the $14,000 SUTA wage base, benefits, and workers' comp through competitive carriers. ONYX benchmarks the PEOs that operate in New Hampshire against your current setup.

What is the 2026 minimum wage in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25/hr as of 2026. Follows federal minimum ($7.25).

How much can a New Hampshire company save with a PEO?

Most companies ONYX works with save 15–40% of total people cost by moving to a better-fit PEO. We model the exact savings for your New Hampshire census for free in 3–5 business days.

Compare PEOs for your New Hampshire team.

Get a free, no-pressure PEO audit. We'll compare your current setup against the top PEOs and show you the savings in 3–5 business days.