US state minimum wage
Minimum wage in New Jersey
$15.92 per hour
Effective 2026-01-01 · Source: dol.gov
CPI-indexed. Small/seasonal employers on a lower phase-in track (approx $15.23).
Earnings calculator
Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.
- Hourly
- $15.92
- Daily
- $127
- Weekly
- $637
- Monthly
- $2,759
- Annual
- $33,114
Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.
- Hourly
- $15.92
- Weekly (40h)
- $637
- Monthly
- $2,759
- Annual
- $33,114
Minimum wage in New Jersey: FAQ
- What is the minimum wage in New Jersey?
- The minimum wage in New Jersey is $15.92 per hour, effective 2026-01-01.
- How much is that per year at full time?
- At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the New Jersey minimum wage works out to about $33,114 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
- Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?
- CPI-indexed. Small/seasonal employers on a lower phase-in track (approx $15.23).