
NJ: Minimum wage increases
January 1, 2026 All day
NJ Statute 34:11-56a4; NJ Dept. of Labor and Workforce Dev.: Wage and Hour Law FAQ
Except for agricultural employees that qualify for minimum wage, the minimum wage for employees with six (6) or more employees is $15.00. The minimum wage for employers with five (5) or fewer employees increases to $15.00.
The minimum wage for agricultural employees increases to $14.20.