TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s minimum wage has officially increased to $15.92 per hour, a 43-cent boost that took effect this month, impacting thousands of workers across multiple employment categories.
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development said the increase reflects an annual adjustment tied to inflation and continues the state’s commitment to maintaining a living wage for workers.
Under the new rate, most employees must now be paid at least $15.92 per hour. Tipped workers will receive a cash minimum wage of $6.05 per hour before tips, while small business employees and farm laborers will see gradual increases through future adjustments.
In addition, workers at long-term care facilities will now earn $18.92 per hour, part of a targeted wage measure approved to address staffing and retention challenges in the healthcare sector.