New Jersey minimum wage (2026)
The minimum wage in New Jersey is $15.92 an hour – $33,114 a year for full-time work, rising to $16.48 on January 1, 2027. Compare it with what common jobs in New Jersey actually pay.
New Jersey minimum wage$15.92/hr
$15.23 for employers with fewer than 6 workers and for seasonal jobs.
Scheduled increases
Annual adjustment (most employers)$16.48
Full-time minimum-wage pay
Gross pay before taxes for a full-time job at $15.92/hr.
Typical pay in New Jersey
4,285,720 jobs$28.16/hr$58,570 a year
The minimum wage equals 57% of the state's median hourly wage.
What common jobs pay in New Jersey
Median wage in New Jersey for its most common jobs (BLS, May 2025).
117,080 jobs in New Jersey$17.83/hrCashiers
107,680 jobs in New Jersey$16.63/hrLaborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
97,230 jobs in New Jersey$19.01/hrFast Food and Counter Workers
93,730 jobs in New Jersey$16.42/hrRegistered Nurses
92,680 jobs in New Jersey$51.20/hrRetail Salespersons
72,530 jobs in New Jersey$17.56/hrPackers and Packagers, Hand
71,260 jobs in New Jersey$21.08/hrJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
67,660 jobs in New Jersey$18.09/hrSecretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
65,960 jobs in New Jersey$24.16/hrOffice Clerks, General
65,130 jobs in New Jersey$23.35/hr
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All states ranked ›Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division – State Minimum Wage Laws and the New Jersey labor department (rates, checked October 28, 2026); BLS OEWS (wages). Local and tipped rates are not shown.
Questions & answers
What is the minimum wage in New Jersey in 2026?
New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 an hour. $15.23 for employers with fewer than 6 workers and for seasonal jobs.
Is New Jersey's minimum wage going up?
It is scheduled to rise to $16.48 on January 1, 2027.
How much is a full-time minimum-wage job in New Jersey per year?
At $15.92 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours) comes to $33,114 a year before taxes, or about $636.80 a week.
What is the typical wage in New Jersey?
The median wage for all jobs in New Jersey was $28.16 an hour ($58,570 a year) in May 2025, according to BLS. The minimum wage is 57% of that.
Can my city have a higher minimum wage?
Yes, if New Jersey allows local minimum wages, a city or county can set a higher rate, and employers must pay whichever rate is highest: federal, state or local. Check your city's labor office.