Minimum wage in New Jersey
New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 an hour, $8.67 above the federal minimum. Full-time, that works out to $33,114 a year before taxes.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: nj.gov.
$15.92Minimum wage per hour
$6.05Tipped cash wage
$23.88Overtime rate (1.5×)
$16.48From January 1, 2027
Scheduled changes: $16.48 on January 1, 2027.
Who gets which rate
2026: most employers $15.92; seasonal and employers with fewer than 6 employees $15.23; agricultural $14.20; long-term care direct care $18.92.
What the minimum wage pays in New Jersey
| Period | Before taxes | After taxes (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Hour | $15.92 | $13.40 |
| Week (40 hours) | $637 | $536 |
| Month | $2,759 | $2,323 |
| Year (2,080 hours) | $33,114 | $27,874 |
After-tax figures assume a single filer with the standard deduction, tax year 2026. Run your own numbers.
Overtime
Non-exempt workers earn at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, which is $23.88 an hour at the New Jersey minimum.
How New Jersey compares with its neighbors
| State | Minimum wage | Next change |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $15.92 | $16.48 on January 1, 2027 |
| Delaware | $15.00 | — |
| New York | $16.00 | — |
| Pennsylvania | $7.25 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in New Jersey?
- The New Jersey minimum wage is $15.92 an hour as of November 3, 2026.
- Is New Jersey's minimum wage going up?
- Yes. It is scheduled to rise to $16.48 on January 1, 2027.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in New Jersey?
- Employers can pay tipped workers a cash wage of $6.05 as long as tips bring total pay to at least $15.92 an hour.
- How much is minimum wage a year in New Jersey?
- About $33,114 before taxes for 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, or roughly $27,874 after federal and state taxes.