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New Jersey Minimum Wage

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State minimum wage

$15.92 per hour

This is the current state baseline in the federal consolidated table. A city, county, industry, or worker specific rate may be higher.

The rate is $15.23 for employers with fewer than six workers and for seasonal employment.

Federal table effective
July 1, 2026
Teambridge verified
September 4, 2026
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Before payroll closes

Verify the rate for the work location

  • Confirm the city and county where the work is performed. A local rate may be higher than the state baseline.
  • Check whether employer size, industry, occupation, age, training status, or another coverage rule changes the rate.
  • Review tip credit rules separately before using a cash wage below the full minimum wage.
  • Keep the applicable rate and its effective date with the payroll record used for each work location.