New Jersey Minimum Wage (2026)

$15.92 per hour · 2026 $8.67 above federal ↑ +$0.43 vs 2025

✓ Verified 2026-09-04 Source: U.S. DOL Consolidated Table ↗Source: NCSL ↗Source: Wikipedia (sourced) ↗ See something wrong? Tell us →

At a glance

$33,114

Full-time annual (40h × 52w)

$2,759

Monthly

$6.05

Tipped cash wage + tips

$14.33

Youth/training (first 90 days)

Hourly (2026)	$15.92
Hourly (2025)	$15.49
vs federal ($7.25)	+$8.67/hr higher

FAQ

What is the minimum wage in New Jersey in 2026?

$15.92 per hour for 2026, up from $15.49 in 2025.

How much is $15.92/hour per year?

Working full-time (40 hours/week, 52 weeks), that's $33,114 per year before taxes, about $2,759 per month. Calculate your own hours: /tools/hourly-salary-calculator/?rate=15.92.

Which rate applies if city and state minimum wages differ?

Employers must pay the highest of federal, state, and local rates for work performed in that jurisdiction.

Wage history (2019–2026)

2022: — 2023: — 2024: — 2025: $15.49 2026: $15.92 ↑

Tipped employees in New Jersey

Federal law (FLSA) allows a "tip credit": employers pay a lower cash wage ($6.05 here) as long as cash wage + tips reach at least the full minimum wage ($15.92). If tips fall short, the employer must make up the difference.

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Sources: U.S. Department of Labor · New Jersey labor department · NCSL. Verified 2026-09-04. Overtime rules by state → · Tipped wages by state → · 2027 increases →