How much does a Police Officer make in New Hampshire?

BLS puts the average Police Officer pay in New Hampshire at $70,630 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in New Hampshire, after federal taxes, FICA, and New Hampshire state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $58,518 annually ($4,877/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in New Hampshire?

On a $70,630 salary in New Hampshire, your take-home pay is approximately $58,518/year or $4,877/month. Federal tax: $6,709. State tax: $0. FICA: $5,403.

Is $70,630 a good Police Officer salary?

$70,630 is the BLS average Police Officer pay in New Hampshire, 11% below the US average of $79,200 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in New Hampshire earn between $61,480 and $77,010.

How do New Hampshire taxes affect Police Officer salaries?

New Hampshire levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $70,630 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 17.1%.

What are the career growth prospects for Police Officers?

In New Hampshire, the top 10% earn over $89,940 and the bottom 10% under $57,930 (BLS, May 2025). 3% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: Detective, Sergeant, State Trooper, Sheriff Deputy, Federal Agent.

How can a Police Officer in New Hampshire reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Police Officer Salary in New Hampshire (2026)

Average Police Officer pay in New Hampshire

$70,630/year

≈ $34/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $61,480–$77,010

US average: $79,200

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$58,518/year

$4,877/month · effective tax rate 17.15%

Federal $6,709
FICA $5,403
Take-home

Pay by role in New Hampshire

Sergeant / Lieutenant / Captain (Manchester metro)BLS · Manchester-Nashua, NH · middle 50%$97,240–$116,770
Senior Patrol / Specialty OfficerBLS · 75th–90th percentile$77,010–$89,940
Detective / InvestigatorBLS · middle 50%$80,770–$105,870
Patrol Officer / Trooper / DeputyBLS · middle 50%$61,480–$77,010
Recruit / Probationary OfficerBLS · 10th–25th percentile$57,930–$61,480
Corrections OfficerBLS · 75th–90th percentile$72,380–$82,240

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$58,518
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,877
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,251
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$28/hr
Federal Tax	$6,709
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$5,403
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	17.15%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Police Officers earn the same — not even close

New Hampshire's police officer market is anchored by New Hampshire State Police NHSP (~340 sworn troopers + the substantial NH statewide police agency + NHSP Major Crimes Unit + NHSP State Police Cyber Crimes Unit + NHSP SWAT + NHSP K-9 + the substantial NHSP I-93 + I-95 + I-89 + I-91 interstate patrol + the substantial NHSP covering rural NH territory), Manchester Police Department (~250 sworn officers + the largest NH municipal police + the substantial Manchester post-2020 LEACT reform + MPD Major Crimes + the substantial post-2020 Manchester recruitment + retention challenges), Nashua Police Department (~175 sworn + the substantial Nashua + BAE Systems + Fidelity Merrimack + the substantial Nashua cross-border MA commute), Concord Police Department (~95 sworn + the substantial Concord state capital + NH State agencies + Concord Hospital), Portsmouth Police Department (~70 sworn + the substantial Portsmouth Pease International Tradeport + Lonza + Liberty Mutual + the substantial post-2020 Portsmouth UHNW migration), Hillsborough County Sheriff Manchester + Rockingham County Sheriff Brentwood + Merrimack County Sheriff Concord + the substantial NH sheriff offices, Bedford PD + Hudson PD + Salem PD + Derry PD + Londonderry PD + Dover PD + Rochester PD, plus substantial federal law enforcement at FBI Bedford + DEA Manchester + ATF + USMS + USCG Sector Northern New England + the substantial Portsmouth Naval Shipyard federal security + the substantial Pease International Tradeport federal security.

Sergeant / Lieutenant / Captain (Manchester metro)

$97,240–$116,770

Senior officer + sergeant at MPD · NHRS Group II + MPPA collective bargaining · OT + detail

Source: BLS May 2025 · First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · Manchester-Nashua, NH · middle 50%

Senior Patrol / Specialty Officer

$77,010–$89,940

Senior trooper at NHSP · Major Crimes + Cyber Crimes + SWAT + K-9 + I-93 + I-95 + I-89 interstate

Source: BLS May 2025 · Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · New Hampshire · 75th–90th percentile

Detective / Investigator

$80,770–$105,870

Senior detective at MPD + NHSP + Nashua PD + Concord PD · investigations + casework + NHRS Group II

Source: BLS May 2025 · Detectives and Criminal Investigators · New Hampshire · middle 50%

Patrol Officer / Trooper / Deputy

$61,480–$77,010

Mid-career officer · NHRS Group II membership · NH Police Standards & Training NHPSTC certified

Source: BLS May 2025 · Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · New Hampshire · middle 50%

Recruit / Probationary Officer

$57,930–$61,480

New officer · post-academy + field training · NHPSTC certified · NHRS at hire

Source: BLS May 2025 · Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · New Hampshire · 10th–25th percentile

Corrections Officer

$72,380–$82,240

Senior corrections at NH DOC + New Hampshire State Prison Concord + the substantial NH DOC

Source: BLS May 2025 · Correctional Officers and Jailers · New Hampshire · 75th–90th percentile

Worth knowing: New Hampshire Retirement System NHRS Group II + NH NOT a RTW state + NH RSA 273-A public-sector collective bargaining + NH 0% income tax is the foundation of NH career police compensation and a distinctive NH police officer feature most national surveys understate. NHRS Group II (the NH statewide public pension covering ~50K active + retired members + the substantial NHRS Group II for law enforcement + firefighters + corrections + the substantial NHRS legacy defined-benefit + the substantial post-2011 NHRS reform Tier II + Tier III benefits reduction for new hires) provides defined-benefit protective service pension at the substantial NH public-safety formula appreciably more generous than NHRS Group I — supporting career police retirement after 25 years. NH recognizes public-sector collective bargaining (NH RSA 273-A Public Employee Labor Relations Act + Manchester Police Patrolmen's Association MPPA + NH Troopers Association + Police Officers of New Hampshire PONH + NEPBA New England Police Benevolent Association + AFSCME Council 93 NH + the substantial NH public-safety collective bargaining). NH NOT a RTW state. NH 0% W-2 income tax + 0% sales tax + NO estate tax + the substantial NH RSA 77 Interest and Dividends tax fully phased out Jan 1 2025 per HB 1221 2023 makes NH a tax-advantaged career retirement destination — federal LE retirees + MA + NY + CT + CA police laterals frequently move career service to NH to capture the full retirement pension at zero state income tax. Post-2020 LEACT (Law Enforcement Accountability + Community + Transparency) Commission reform drove substantial NH police mental health + crisis response reform + the substantial NH co-responder model + the substantial NH 2021 HB 624 use-of-force reporting. Post-2020 Manchester + Nashua + Concord recruitment + retention challenges drove substantial signing bonus + retention bonus + lateral transfer incentives — Manchester PD post-2022 offered $15K-$25K lateral signing bonuses to certified officers. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028 — NH OBBBA OT applies to officer overtime + detail (NH has no state income tax so the federal deduction is pure federal benefit). NH 0% income tax + 0% sales tax + NO estate tax + NH NOT a RTW state + NHRS Group II + NH RSA 273-A public-sector collective bargaining + post-2020 LEACT reform anchor the NH police officer proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Police Officers in New Hampshire and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and no state income tax (New Hampshire levies none). Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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