New Hampshire final paycheck law & calculator.
Add your unpaid New Hampshire wages and accrued PTO to estimate your last-day total after tax.
Estimates only. PTO payout rights and tax withholding vary by state, employer policy, and individual circumstances. This is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Consult your state labor department or a qualified professional. See our methodology.
Final pay and PTO in New Hampshire
New Hampshire treats accrued vacation as earned wages, so your unused PTO must be included in your final paycheck. New Hampshire requires payout of earned vacation when the employer has a policy treating vacation as compensation.
Your final paycheck combines any regular wages you earned but were not yet paid with your accrued PTO payout where it is owed. Use-it-or-lose-it forfeiture of earned time is not allowed in New Hampshire, and the window to claim unpaid final wages runs for 3 years. This calculator pre-selects New Hampshire so the state tax estimate is built in.
For the governing statute (reference: N.H. Rev. Stat. § 275:43) and a full PTO breakdown, see the New Hampshire PTO payout guide and final paycheck rules by state.
When is your final paycheck due in New Hampshire?
| Situation | Final paycheck deadline |
|---|---|
| If you are fired or laid off | Within 72 hours (next payday if laid off) |
| If you quit | Next scheduled payday — or within 72 hours if you gave one pay period’s notice |
This deadline applies to your whole final paycheck, including any accrued PTO New Hampshire requires to be paid. Late or missing final pay can entitle you to penalties or interest \u2014 file an unpaid-wage claim with the New Hampshire Department of Labor. Deadlines change with legislation, so confirm the current rule before acting.
Frequently asked questions
When is my final paycheck due in New Hampshire?
If your employment ends in New Hampshire, your final paycheck — including any owed PTO — is due as follows. If you are fired or laid off: Within 72 hours (next payday if laid off). If you quit: Next scheduled payday — or within 72 hours if you gave one pay period’s notice. Deadlines can change, so confirm the current rule with the state labor department.
Is PTO included in a final paycheck in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire treats accrued vacation as earned wages, so your unused PTO must be included in your final paycheck. Reference: N.H. Rev. Stat. § 275:43.
How is my final paycheck taxed in New Hampshire?
Regular wages are withheld at your normal rate; the PTO portion is a supplemental wage withheld at a flat 22% federal rate, no state income tax, and 7.65% FICA.
How long do I have to claim unpaid final wages in New Hampshire?
The statute of limitations for unpaid-wage claims in New Hampshire is 3 years. File a claim with the state labor department if your final check is missing or wrong.