Tax Tip #277
Ralph Loggia • December 9, 2025
NJ Minimum Wage Increases in ‘26
Important news for both NJ employers and employees — the state has announced its minimum wage adjustments, effective January 1, 2026:
- Most employees: $15.92 per hour (up $0.43)
- Small business and seasonal employers: $15.23 per hour (up from $14.53)
- Agricultural workers: $14.20 per hour (up from $13.40)
- Long-term care facility direct care staff: $18.92.
- Tipped employees: $6.05 per hour (up from $5.62). Employers must ensure tipped employees earn at least the state minimum wage when tips and cash wages are combined.
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