New Jersey pay transparency
Hourly wage or salary range and benefits description required in postings (10+ employees)
Since June 1, 2025, New Jersey employers with 10 or more employees over 20 calendar weeks must include the hourly wage or salary (or a range) and a general description of benefits and other compensation in postings for new jobs and transfer opportunities, and must tell current employees about promotional opportunities (N.J.S.A. 34:6B-23).
- Effective
- Jun 1, 2025
Local notes & what to do
New Jersey's minimum wage reached $15.92 on January 1, 2026 and is scheduled to rise to $16.48 on January 1, 2027, with the tipped cash wage moving from $6.05 to $6.61 (NJDOL minimum wage chart). Pay ranges have been required in job postings since June 1, 2025 for employers with 10 or more employees. Family Leave Insurance pays 85% of average weekly wages for up to 12 weeks, with a 2026 maximum benefit of $1,119 per week.