New Hampshire Unemployment Benefits

New Hampshire provides up to $427/week in unemployment benefits for 26 weeks. Benefits are calculated using statutory table based on total annual base-period earnings.

Why It Matters

Understanding New Hampshire's unemployment benefits helps you plan financially during job transitions, know what income replacement to expect, and ensure you file correctly to receive your full entitled benefit.

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How It Works

New Hampshire calculates your Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA) using statutory table based on total annual base-period earnings. Benefits range from $32 to $427 per week for up to 26 weeks. There is a 1-week unpaid waiting period before benefits begin. New Hampshire Employment Security (NHES) administers the program.

Example

$50,000/year worker • Equal quarterly wages • 2026

Weekly

$427

benefit amount

Duration

26 wks

fixed

Total

$11,102

max benefits

Resources

New Hampshire Employment Security (NHES) - Official Website

Official New Hampshire unemployment insurance agency. Find eligibility requirements, benefit information, employer resources, and contact information.

Source: New Hampshire Employment Security (NHES)

New Hampshire Unemployment Benefits - Official Filing Portal

Official New Hampshire unemployment insurance filing portal administered by New Hampshire Employment Security (NHES).

Source: New Hampshire Employment Security (NHES)

New Hampshire Unemployment Benefits - Official Rates & Rules

Official source for New Hampshire unemployment benefit rates, formulas, and eligibility rules for 2026. Maximum weekly benefit: $427.

Source: New Hampshire Employment Security (NHES)

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I eligible for unemployment in New Hampshire?

To qualify in New Hampshire, you must have earned sufficient wages during your base period, been separated from work through no fault of your own, and be able and available for work. You must also meet ongoing work search requirements.

Can I do contract or part-time work and still collect unemployment in New Hampshire?

Yes, but your benefits will be reduced. New Hampshire's rule: 30% of WBA disregard; earnings above reduce dollar-for-dollar. You must report all earnings weekly, including contract/freelance income.

Yes, you can do contract or part-time work while collecting unemployment in New Hampshire, but your earnings will reduce your weekly benefit. New Hampshire's partial earnings rule: 30% of WBA disregard; earnings above reduce dollar-for-dollar. You must report all earnings for the week you performed the work (not when you received payment). If your earnings exceed your weekly benefit amount, you won't receive benefits for that week but your claim remains active. Important: independent contractor income counts as earnings and must be reported weekly.

How long do unemployment benefits last in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire provides up to 26 weeks of unemployment benefits for eligible workers.

How much unemployment will I get in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire calculates your weekly benefit using the formula: statutory table based on total annual base-period earnings. The maximum weekly benefit is $427 and the minimum is $32.