New Jersey Minimum Wage 2026
$15.92
per hour since January 1, 2026
New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 an hour, in effect since January 1, 2026. New Jersey's minimum wage rises to $16.48 an hour on January 1, 2027.
Reviewed by Slava Akulov, CEO & Co-Founder at Jupid · Last updated: October 2026
Up to 40. Hours over 40 in a workweek go in the overtime field.
Paid at 1.5 times the rate ($23.88 an hour).
Weekly
$637
Monthly (average)
$2,759
Annual
$33,114
Gross pay before taxes. For take-home pay after federal, state and payroll taxes, use the New Jersey hourly paycheck calculator.
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New Jersey Minimum Wage at a Glance
2026 minimum wage
$15.92
Since January 1, 2026
Tipped cash wage
$6.05
Tip credit up to $9.87
Next change
$16.48 on Jan 1, 2027
Published rate
Overtime
Weekly
1.5 times the regular rate
This is the rate for most employers. Seasonal and small employers (fewer than 6 employees), hourly and piece-rate farm workers, and long-term care direct care staff have separate rates.
Local Minimum Wages in New Jersey
No New Jersey city or county sets its own minimum wage; the state rates apply statewide.
Tipped Minimum Wage in New Jersey
Employers in New Jersey can pay tipped employees a cash wage of $6.05 an hour and count up to $9.87 an hour of tips toward the $15.92 minimum. If tips fall short, the employer makes up the difference. The tip credit is capped at $9.87. On January 1, 2027 the cash wage rises to $6.61 with the same $9.87 credit.
Cash wage
$6.05
Maximum tip credit
$9.87
Cash wage plus tips must reach
$15.92
Other New Jersey Minimum Wage Rates
- Seasonal and small employers (fewer than 6 employees): $15.23. Rises to $16.25 on January 1, 2027 and reaches the full rate in 2028
- Farm workers paid hourly or by piece rate: $14.20. Rises to $15.00 on January 1, 2027; steps continue to 2030
- Long-term care facility direct care staff: $18.92. Rises to $19.48 on January 1, 2027
Overtime Rules in New Jersey
Overtime is due after 40 hours actually worked in a seven-day workweek. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate, so at the $15.92 minimum an overtime hour pays at least $23.88. To work out overtime on any hourly rate, use the overtime pay calculator.
New Jersey Minimum Wage History
| Effective | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 (current) | $15.92 |
| January 1, 2025 | $15.49 |
| January 1, 2024 | $15.13 |
| January 1, 2023 | $14.13 |
New Jersey Minimum Wage in 2027
New Jersey's minimum wage rises to $16.48 an hour on January 1, 2027. The Department of Labor announced the inflation adjustment on September 29, 2026. Also on January 1, 2027: seasonal and small employers $16.25, hourly and piece-rate farm workers $15.00, long-term care direct care staff $19.48, and a $6.61 tipped cash wage.
New Jersey Minimum Wage FAQ
More Pay Tools for New Jersey
New Jersey Hourly Paycheck Calculator
Take-home pay for hourly work, with overtime and taxes.
New Jersey Paycheck Calculator
Salary take-home pay after federal and state taxes.
Overtime Pay Calculator
Time-and-a-half and double-time pay for any rate.
Employee Cost Calculator
What an hourly hire costs with payroll taxes added.
Minimum Wage in Other States
State minimum wages range from the federal $7.25 to $18.40 an hour in 2026. Pick a state to see its rate, tipped wage and 2027 change.
Official References
- New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Minimum Wage Chart (MW-570, 9/26)
- NJDOL press release, Sept 29, 2026 (2027 rates)
- NJDOL press release, Oct 1, 2025 (2026 rates)
- NJDOL Wage and Hour Compliance FAQs (workers)
- U.S. Department of Labor: State Minimum Wage Laws
- U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees
Rates verified against the sources above on October 30, 2026. The calculator shows gross pay only. Industry rates, exemptions and local ordinances can change during the year; check the agency page before setting pay. This page is general information, not legal advice.
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