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New Jersey minimum wage

$15.92 per hour ($15.23 for employers with fewer than 6 employees and for seasonal employment)

New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 per hour. The minimum wage for employers who employ fewer than 6 people and employees engaged in seasonal employment is $15.23 per hour (U.S. Department of Labor consolidated table footnote).

Employee threshold: 0+ employees in New Jersey · All industries
Effective
Jan 1, 2026
Official source: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division — Consolidated Minimum Wage Table 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 minimum wage 		$15.92 per hour ($15.23 for employers with fewer than 6 employees and for seasonal employment) 0–any employees
All industries 		Jan 1, 2026
Current 		U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division — Consolidated Minimum Wage Table
Checked Nov 1, 2026
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What changed in New Jersey?

New Jersey minimum wage

New Jersey · Minimum wage

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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division — Consolidated Minimum Wage Table · Effective Jan 1, 2026 · Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · View current requirement →
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Questions employers ask about Minimum wage in New Jersey

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

$15.92 per hour ($15.23 for employers with fewer than 6 employees and for seasonal employment). New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 per hour. The minimum wage for employers who employ fewer than 6 people and employees engaged in seasonal employment is $15.23 per hour (U.S. Department of Labor consolidated table footnote).

When did New Jersey minimum wage take effect?

Effective January 1, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division — Consolidated Minimum Wage Table. Last checked November 1, 2026.

Who must follow New Jersey minimum wage?

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

What is the penalty for violating New Jersey minimum wage?

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

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