The New Hampshire Retirement System (NHRS) employer contribution rates for Fiscal Year 2026 take effect for all Earnable Compensation paid on or after July 1, 2025.

NHRS released these rates in July 2024 and is sending this message as a reminder to employers.

• Contribution rates for counties, cities and towns, school districts and all other participating political subdivisions except the State of New Hampshire are available at:
  https://www.nhrs.org/docs/default-source/employer-contribution-rates/2026_2027_contribution_rates_psub.pdf
• Contribution rates for State of New Hampshire agencies and component units are available at:
  https://www.nhrs.org/docs/default-source/employer-contribution-rates/2026_2027_contribution_rates_state_of_nh.pdf  

Answers to frequently asked questions concerning employer contribution rates are available at:
https://www.nhrs.org/faqs/faq---employer-contribution-rates