The New Jersey minimum wage for 2026 is $15.92 per hour. Adjusted annually for inflation each January 1.
New Jersey allows a tip credit. Tipped cash wage is $6.05.
Wage rates for 2026
Overtime & premium pay
| Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Weekly | 40 hours (1.5x) |
Smaller and seasonal employers (fewer than 6 employees) pay a minimum of $15.23.
Related labor laws in New Jersey
Paid sick leave
Required. New Jersey's Earned Sick Leave Law provides up to 40 hours per year.
Overtime
Overtime is required after 40 hours (1.5x) in a week. Smaller and seasonal employers (fewer than 6 employees) pay a minimum of $15.23.
Pay frequency & final paycheck
Rules for how often employees must be paid and when a final paycheck is due vary. Confirm the current requirements with the New Jersey Department of Labor.
Meal & rest breaks
Whether a meal break or paid rest break is required, and whether that time is paid, follows New Jersey and federal rules.
Time off to vote
Whether employees get time off to vote, and whether it is paid, is set by state election law.
Jury duty
Your job is protected during jury service. Whether the employer must pay you depends on the state.
Bereavement leave
Only six states require bereavement or funeral leave. Many employers offer it voluntarily.
As of 2026, no city or county in New Jersey sets a minimum wage above the state rate, so the statewide $15.92 applies everywhere.