New Jersey Minimum Wage 2026
The minimum wage in New Jersey is $15.92 per hour in 2026. That is $8.67 more than the federal minimum of $7.25/hr.
New Jersey minimum-wage earnings calculator
Gross (before tax) earnings at the New Jersey minimum wage. Monthly and annual figures assume you work the same hours every week for 52 weeks. Federal and state income tax, Social Security and Medicare are not deducted.
Note Most employers pay $15.92/hr as of Jan 1, 2026; seasonal and small (≤5) employers pay $15.23. Indexed to inflation.
New Jersey minimum-wage earnings at $15.92/hr
| Hours / week | Weekly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20h | $318 | $1,380 | $16,557 |
| 30h | $478 | $2,070 | $24,835 |
| 40h (full time) | $637 | $2,759 | $33,114 |
Gross (before-tax) pay. Effective 2026; some cities set higher local minimums, and rates change — verify with the New Jersey labor department.
What New Jersey’s minimum wage means
- 01 At $15.92/hr, a full-time week of 40 hours pays $636.80 before tax.
- 02 Over a year of full-time work (2,080 hours) that is about $33,114 gross.
- 03 Your take-home pay is lower after federal and state income tax, Social Security and Medicare are withheld.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in New Jersey in 2026?
The New Jersey minimum wage in 2026 is $15.92 per hour. That is $8.67 more than the federal minimum of $7.25/hr. Most employers pay $15.92/hr as of Jan 1, 2026; seasonal and small (≤5) employers pay $15.23. Indexed to inflation.
What is New Jersey's minimum wage per year?
Working full time (40 hours a week, 2,080 hours a year) at $15.92/hr earns about $33,114 a year before tax — roughly $2,759 a month or $637 a week.
Is New Jersey's minimum wage going up?
Most employers pay $15.92/hr as of Jan 1, 2026; seasonal and small (≤5) employers pay $15.23. Indexed to inflation.
What is the tipped minimum wage in New Jersey?
Tipped employees in New Jersey can be paid a cash wage of $6.05/hr, as long as tips bring their total to at least the $15.92/hr minimum. If tips fall short, the employer must make up the difference.
Do cities in New Jersey have a higher minimum wage?
Possibly. Some cities and counties set local minimum wages above the state rate, and those local rates apply where they are higher. Always verify the rate for your specific city with the New Jersey labor department.
Is this New Jersey minimum wage calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser — nothing you type is uploaded anywhere.
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