How much does a Software Engineer make in New Hampshire?

BLS puts the average Software Engineer pay in New Hampshire at $144,530 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 $110,052 annually ($9,171/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Software Engineer in New Hampshire?

On a $144,530 salary in New Hampshire, your take-home pay is approximately $110,052/year or $9,171/month. Federal tax: $23,421. State tax: $0. FICA: $11,057.

Is $144,530 a good Software Engineer salary?

$144,530 is the BLS average Software Engineer pay in New Hampshire, about the same as the US average of $148,100 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in New Hampshire earn between $107,240 and $167,880.

How do New Hampshire taxes affect Software Engineer salaries?

New Hampshire levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $144,530 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 23.9%.

What are the career growth prospects for Software Engineers?

In New Hampshire, the top 10% earn over $205,370 and the bottom 10% under $92,510 (BLS, May 2025). 25% growth through 2032 (much faster than average). Related roles include: Software Developer, Backend Engineer, Full Stack Developer, Frontend Engineer.

How can a Software Engineer 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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Software Engineer Salary in New Hampshire (2026)

Average Software Engineer pay in New Hampshire

$144,530/year

≈ $69/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $107,240–$167,880

US average: $148,100

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$110,052/year

$9,171/month · effective tax rate 23.86%

Federal $23,421
FICA $11,057
Take-home

Pay by role in New Hampshire

Staff / Principal Engineer (Fidelity Merrimack)$165,000–$295,000+ TC
Senior Engineer (Fidelity Merrimack)$135,000–$215,000+ TC
Senior Engineer (Cleared / BAE Nashua)$128,000–$195,000+ TC
Senior Engineer (Bottomline / Fintech SaaS)$125,000–$185,000+ TC
Senior Engineer (SNHU / EdTech)$115,000–$172,000+ TC
Senior Engineer (Dartmouth-Hitchcock / Healthcare)$108,000–$165,000+ bonus

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$110,052
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$9,171
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$4,233
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$53/hr
Federal Tax	$23,421
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$11,057
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	23.86%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Software Engineers earn the same — not even close

New Hampshire's software engineering market is anchored by Fidelity Investments Merrimack (~5K+ NH workforce + the substantial Fidelity Merrimack technology + Fidelity Workplace Investing + Fidelity Personal Investing + the substantial post-2020 Fidelity Merrimack growth), BAE Systems Inc. Nashua (~5K+ Nashua + Hudson + Merrimack + Manchester + the substantial BAE Electronic Combat Systems ECS + Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions CEMA + post-2018 BAE Sanmina + the substantial BAE F-35 EW Block 4 + F-15 + F-16 + F-18 EW), Bottomline Technologies Portsmouth (post-2024 Thoma Bravo $2.6B private + financial automation SaaS), Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Lebanon healthcare tech, Southern New Hampshire University SNHU Manchester (substantial online education ~135K students + the substantial SNHU technology platform), Dartmouth College Hanover CS + Thayer School of Engineering, the substantial Boston commute (Manchester-Boston Regional Airport MHT + Portsmouth + Salem + Nashua commute to Boston tech).

Staff / Principal Engineer (Fidelity Merrimack)

$165,000–$295,000+ TC

Senior IC at Fidelity Merrimack · Workplace Investing + Personal Investing tech

Senior Engineer (Fidelity Merrimack)

$135,000–$215,000+ TC

Fidelity Merrimack · retirement + brokerage + asset management tech

Senior Engineer (Cleared / BAE Nashua)

$128,000–$195,000+ TC

BAE Systems Nashua + Hudson · cleared EW + ECS + CEMA · TS/SCI premium

Senior Engineer (Bottomline / Fintech SaaS)

$125,000–$185,000+ TC

Bottomline Technologies Portsmouth + the substantial NH fintech · financial automation SaaS

Senior Engineer (SNHU / EdTech)

$115,000–$172,000+ TC

Southern NH University Manchester · online education + the substantial SNHU platform

Senior Engineer (Dartmouth-Hitchcock / Healthcare)

$108,000–$165,000+ bonus

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Lebanon · Epic + the only NH AMC tech

Senior Engineer (Boston Commute / Remote)

$155,000–$255,000+ TC

Boston tech remote-anchored in NH · leveraging NH 0% income + 0% sales tax-haven

Engineering Manager

$165,000–$278,000+ TC

EM at Fidelity + BAE + Bottomline + SNHU + Dartmouth-Hitchcock · team lead

Mid-Level Engineer (3-6 yrs)

$92,000–$138,000

Functional IC at NH major employers · transitioning to senior band

Junior Engineer (0-3 yrs)

$72,000–$98,000

Dartmouth CS + UNH CS + SNHU CS + Plymouth State CS pipeline · entry band

Worth knowing: Fidelity Investments Merrimack + BAE Systems Nashua + the substantial Boston commute corridor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state Fidelity regional + cleared defense + tax-haven remote tech anchor and a feature most national SE surveys understate for NH. Fidelity Investments Merrimack (~5K+ NH workforce + the substantial Fidelity Merrimack technology + Fidelity Workplace Investing + Fidelity Personal Investing brokerage + the substantial Fidelity ~$13T AUM platform + the substantial Fidelity post-2020 Merrimack growth + the substantial Fidelity Investment Operations + the substantial Fidelity Merrimack-Smithfield RI-Boston MA tri-campus operations) supports substantial NH financial services SE work. Senior Fidelity Merrimack engineers clear $135-215K+ TC. BAE Systems Inc. Nashua (~5K+ NH workforce across Nashua + Hudson + Merrimack + Manchester + the substantial BAE Electronic Combat Systems ECS + Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions CEMA + the substantial post-2018 BAE-Sanmina + the substantial BAE F-35 EW Block 4 electronic warfare + the substantial BAE F-15 + F-16 + F-18 EW + the substantial BAE Eagle PASSPORT + DRS Land Electronics) supports substantial NH cleared defense SE. Senior cleared BAE Nashua engineers clear $128-195K+ TC with TS/SCI premium. Bottomline Technologies Portsmouth post-2024 Thoma Bravo private + SNHU Manchester EdTech + Dartmouth-Hitchcock + the substantial Boston commute corridor for remote tech workers. NH 0% wage income tax + post-2025 NH Interest & Dividends I&D tax repeal (effective 2025 making NH fully income-tax-free) + NH 0% sales tax + NH is NOT a RTW state + NH property tax ~2.09% (high) + no state estate tax anchor the NH SE proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Software Engineers 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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