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Food Prep Worker Salary in New Hampshire (2026)
$17.68 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,733/year ($2,644/month) for a single filer
Food Prep Worker pay range in New Hampshire
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $26,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,000 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,780 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $39,330 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $45,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,420 Food Prep Worker jobs in New Hampshire (occupation code 35-2021, “Food Preparation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Hampshire
A median Food Prep Worker salary of $36,780 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in New Hampshire), a single filer keeps about $31,733 — an effective tax rate of 13.7%.
| Gross (median) | $36,780 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,234 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,814 |
| New Hampshire state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,733 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,644 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Prep Worker make in New Hampshire?
- The median Food Prep Worker salary in New Hampshire is $36,780 per year ($17.68 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,000 and $39,330.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Prep Worker in New Hampshire?
- On the median salary of $36,780, a single filer in New Hampshire takes home about $31,733 per year ($2,644 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 13.7%.
- How many Food Prep Worker jobs are there in New Hampshire?
- BLS counts 3,420 Food Prep Worker jobs in New Hampshire in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Hampshire state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Hampshire.