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Lawyer Salary in New Hampshire (2026)
$58.08 per hour · take-home ≈ $93,820/year ($7,818/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in New Hampshire
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $65,670 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $97,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $120,810 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $194,690 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $358,300 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,250 Lawyer jobs in New Hampshire (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Hampshire
A median Lawyer salary of $120,810 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 $93,820 — an effective tax rate of 22.3%.
| Gross (median) | $120,810 |
| Federal income tax | −$17,748 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,242 |
| New Hampshire state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $93,820 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,818 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Hampshire paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in New Hampshire?
- The median Lawyer salary in New Hampshire is $120,810 per year ($58.08 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $97,080 and $194,690.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in New Hampshire?
- On the median salary of $120,810, a single filer in New Hampshire takes home about $93,820 per year ($7,818 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 22.3%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in New Hampshire?
- BLS counts 2,250 Lawyer 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.