Unemployment Benefits Estimator — New Hampshire

Unemployment Benefits Estimator in New Hampshire

The schedule in RSA 282-A:25 pairs each annual-earnings bracket with a weekly amount and a matching maximum total equal to 26 weekly payments — $427 a week and $11,102 in total at the top bracket. That makes New Hampshire unusually predictable: find your bracket and you know both numbers, with no earnings-ratio test trimming the week count. Annual base-period earnings of $2,800 pay the $32 minimum. One unpaid waiting week applies for benefit years commencing under the current rule. New Hampshire's SNAP program uses broad-based categorical eligibility with a 200% FPL gross income limit. File at https://nhes.nh.gov

Unemployment Benefits in New Hampshire: Weekly Amounts and How Long They Last

New Hampshire pays a weekly unemployment benefit of between $32 and $427. Those are the statutory floor and ceiling, not an estimate of what you personally would receive: your weekly benefit amount is calculated from the wages in your base period, and the maximum is reached only if those wages were high enough. New Hampshire computes it this way — A fixed schedule in RSA 282-A:25 keyed to your annual base-period earnings: $2,800 in earnings pays $32/week at the bottom; $41,500 or more pays the $427/week maximum.

• Weekly benefit range: $32 to $427
• Weeks payable: 26 weeks
• Waiting week: yes — the first otherwise-payable week is unpaid, and you generally still have to file a weekly claim for it

How New Hampshire decides how many weeks you get: Uniform 26-week duration. The statutory schedule pairs each annual-earnings bracket with both a weekly amount and a maximum total equal to 26 x that weekly amount (e.g. $427/week and $11,102 total at the top bracket).

Source and date: these New Hampshire figures were verified on August 2, 2026 against New Hampshire RSA 282-A:25 (weekly benefit amount schedule) and RSA 282-A:31 (one-week waiting period, for benefit years commencing on or after January 3, 2010), via the New Hampshire General Court; US DOL Significant Provisions of State UI Laws, January 2026 (uniform 26-week duration). Benefit amounts and durations change — many states re-index once a year, and some change duration as the state unemployment rate moves — so check the agency link before relying on a figure. Only your monetary determination letter states your own weekly benefit amount and the number of weeks you can actually be paid.

SNAP Benefits in New Hampshire

New Hampshire uses Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (BBCE), with a gross income limit of 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. The maximum monthly SNAP benefit for a household of 4 in New Hampshire is $975. You can apply online at https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/ or by calling 211.

Medicaid in New Hampshire

New Hampshire has expanded Medicaid under the ACA (State Medicaid). Adults earning up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level ($22,025/year for an individual) are eligible. Apply at https://nhmmis.nh.gov/.

New Hampshire Wage Information

The minimum wage in New Hampshire is $7.25/hour ($2.13/hour for tipped workers). The median household income is $89,992. New Hampshire has no state income tax.

Tenant Rights in New Hampshire

New Hampshire requires landlords to give 7 days notice for nonpayment of rent before filing for eviction. Just cause is required for eviction. The typical eviction process takes approximately 30 days. Free legal aid is available at https://www.nhla.org/.

Rent in New Hampshire

The median rent in New Hampshire is approximately $1,841/month for a 1-bedroom and $2,134/month for a 2-bedroom apartment. New Hampshire does not have rent control.

Important Notes for New Hampshire Residents

The data shown above is based on publicly available information and is updated regularly. Benefit amounts, eligibility rules, and legal requirements can change. Always verify current information with your local New Hampshire agencies before making important decisions. This calculator provides estimates — not guaranteed outcomes.