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Employment NJ

NJ Minimum Wage

Source: NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development Verified: March 1, 2026

New Jersey minimum wage is $15.49 per hour as of January 1, 2025 for most employers, adjusted annually by the Consumer Price Index. Small employers with fewer than six employees pay $13.73 per hour. Tipped employees must receive at least $5.62 per hour in cash wages.

Official Source:
NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development
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