Minimum wage Verified

New Jersey minimum wage rises to $15.92

Jurisdiction
New Jersey
Effective date
2026-01-01
Who it covers
Most employers (6+ employees)
Status
Verified against an official source

The law, summarized

  • New Jersey minimum wage rises to $15.92, effective 2026-01-01.
  • Who it covers: Most employers (6+ employees).
  • Annual CPI adjustment.
StateHR Take · AI-generated analysis, not legal advice

Who should act: Most employers (6+ employees) with workers in New Jersey. Update payroll rates for any hourly employees below the new rate and refresh the required wage poster now (in effect since 2026-01-01); also review salaried-exempt thresholds and pay ranges that are pegged to the minimum wage. Confirm the details in the official source before acting.

Generated 2026-10-15T18:41-05:00

Official sources

  • www.dol.gov
    https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state