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Jersey City, New Jersey
Tipped wage.

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Separate Jersey City rules

No separate Jersey City rule is published yet for tipped wage. The state rule shown below applies unless a different local requirement is verified and published. Do not treat the state figure as a Jersey City figure.

Applicable state and federal rules

These are state or federal requirements that may also apply within Jersey City. Each entry remains labeled with its own jurisdiction and source.

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New Jersey tipped wage

Cash wage $6.05 per hour; maximum tip credit $9.87 (2026)

For 2026, New Jersey tipped employees must receive a cash wage of at least $6.05 per hour and the employer may claim a tip credit of no more than $9.87 per hour against the $15.92 minimum wage. If cash wages plus tips do not reach $15.92, the employer must make up the difference.

Employee threshold: 0+ employees in New Jersey · All industries
Effective
Jan 1, 2026

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.

Official source: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development - Minimum Wage Chart (MW-570) Last checked Nov 1, 2026
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Thresholds, dates & upcoming changes

Jurisdiction / rule Requirement Employees / industry Effective / status Official source / last checked
New Jersey
New Jersey tipped wage 		Cash wage $6.05 per hour; maximum tip credit $9.87 (2026) 0–any employees
All industries 		Jan 1, 2026
Current 		New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development - Minimum Wage Chart (MW-570)
Checked Nov 1, 2026
THE DATED RECORD

What changed in Jersey City, New Jersey?

New Jersey · Tipped wage

Rule name changed from not previously published to New Jersey tipped wage. Summary changed from not previously published to For 2026, New Jersey tipped employees must receive a cash wage of at least $6.05 per hour and the employer may claim a tip credit of no more than $9.87 per hour against the $15.92 minimum wage. If cash wages plus tips do not reach $15.92, the employer must make up the difference.. Requirement changed from not previously published to Cash wage $6.05 per hour; maximum tip credit $9.87 (2026). Numeric amount changed from not previously published to 6.05. Minimum employer size changed from not previously published to 0 employees. Effective date changed from not previously published to Jan 1, 2026. Publication status changed from not previously published to active. Local guidance changed from not previously published to 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.. Industry coverage changed from not previously published to not published.

Source: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development - Minimum Wage Chart (MW-570) · Effective Jan 1, 2026 · Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · View current requirement →
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions employers ask about Tipped wage in Jersey City, New Jersey

What is the New Jersey tipped wage requirement for 0+ employees?

Cash wage $6.05 per hour; maximum tip credit $9.87 (2026). For 2026, New Jersey tipped employees must receive a cash wage of at least $6.05 per hour and the employer may claim a tip credit of no more than $9.87 per hour against the $15.92 minimum wage. If cash wages plus tips do not reach $15.92, the employer must make up the difference.

When did New Jersey tipped wage take effect?

Effective January 1, 2026. Source: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development - Minimum Wage Chart (MW-570). Last checked November 1, 2026.

Who must follow New Jersey tipped wage?

Employers with 0 or more employees in New Jersey across all industries.

What is the penalty for violating New Jersey tipped wage?

No penalty information has been published in this entry. Consult the official source.

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