Travel Nurse Salary Calculator — New Hampshire

Pre-loaded with New Hampshire's numbers: 5% state income tax, average pay of $1,920/week ($48/hr), and NH GSA stipend rates. Adjust to your offer and see real take-home.

Data reviewed July 3, 2026 · 50 states, 221 cities, FY2026 GSA rates

Market pay figures on this page are our own editorial estimates, reviewed July 31, 2026 — not survey or government wage data. How we produce these numbers.

$1,920/wk

Avg NH Pay

5%

State Income Tax

~$1,862/wk

Typical Stipend Ceiling

114.4

Cost of Living Index

Travel Nurse Pay Breakdown

Estimate your take-home pay, taxes, and blended rate in seconds.

Excellent: Your housing stipend matches or exceeds the highest GSA lodging ceiling for New Hampshire ($1,344/week). This is the maximum tax-free amount.
Effective Tax Rate19.8%
Federal income tax (2026 brackets)$210/wk
FICA (Social Security + Medicare)$132/wk
State income tax$0

Federal tax applies to wages after the $16,100 standard deduction; FICA applies to all wages. Tax-free stipends are excluded from both.

Same-state assignment, and NH levies no wage income tax, so no state income tax return is due on these wages.

Overtime (Optional)

Blended Hourly Rate

$99.72

Based on 36 hours in NH.

Gross Weekly Pay

$3,590

Taxable Weekly Income

$1,728

Estimated Weekly Taxes

$343

True Net Weekly Pay

$3,247

Assignment Projections

13-Week Assignment

$42,217

Net Pay

26-Week Assignment

$84,434

Net Pay

Annual (52 weeks)

$168,868

Net Pay

Take Home vs Taxes

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Take Home

$3,247

per week

Taxes

$343

per week

Total Gross: $3,590 per week

🏠 Housing Stipend Analysis

Your Weekly Housing Stipend

$1,344

$5,820/month

Est. 1BR Rent in New Hampshire

$1,300

Monthly average

Potential Tax-Free Pocket Money

+$4,520

Your stipend covers rent with $4,520 left over each month.

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Cost of Living Analysis in New Hampshire

Monthly Net Income:$14,061
Average 1BR Rent:$1,300
True Discretionary Income:$12,761

After rent, this is what you'll have left each month for other expenses

Cost of Living Index:114.4

National average = 100. New Hampshire's cost of living is higher than the national average by 14.4 points.

Housing Cost: High

Utilities: High

Rent figures are our own editorial estimates, not survey or listings data. Actual rent varies by neighborhood and housing type.

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New Hampshire Pay Questions

How much do travel nurses take home in New Hampshire?

With the average New Hampshire package of $1,920/week and 5% state income tax, most travel nurses take home roughly 75–85% of gross — the tax-free stipend share is what pushes take-home above staff-job ratios. Enter your actual split above for your number.

What is the maximum tax-free stipend in New Hampshire?

Stipend ceilings are set per city by GSA per diem rates. Using New Hampshire's average GSA rates ($192/night lodging + $74/day M&IE), the typical weekly ceiling is about $1,862. Specific cities differ — check your assignment ZIP in the GSA Rate Explorer.

Is New Hampshire a good state for travel nurse pay?

New Hampshire averages $1,920/week with a 5% state income tax and a cost-of-living index of 114.4. Whether it beats a no-tax alternative depends on the rate gap — run both offers through the calculator to compare take-home directly.

Do I pay New Hampshire taxes as a travel nurse from another state?

Generally yes — you pay New Hampshire income tax on money earned there, and your home state typically credits it against your home liability. You won't usually be double-taxed, but multi-state filing is why many travelers use a travel-nurse-specialized tax preparer.