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Checked Oct 19, 2026New Jersey Minimum Wage 2027: $16.48 an Hour
By The Trends Incoming team · Published Oct 19, 2026 · Last updated Oct 19, 2026
New Jersey's minimum wage rises 56 cents to $16.48 an hour for most workers on January 1, 2027. Small and seasonal employers move to $16.25, and farm workers finally hit the $15 benchmark. NJDOL announced the new rates on September 29, 2026.
| Most employees | $16.48 (from $15.92) OFFICIAL |
|---|---|
| Small employers (under 6 employees) and seasonal | $16.25 (from $15.23) |
| Farm workers (hourly or piece rate) | $15.00 (from $14.20) |
| Long-term care direct care staff | $19.48 |
| Tipped cash wage | $6.61 (from $6.05); max tip credit stays $9.87 |
| Full-time weekly pay (40 hrs, most employees) | $636.80 now, $659.20 in 2027 |
📅 How it's set
New Jersey's constitution ties the minimum wage to the Consumer Price Index, so it's adjusted every January 1. Small and seasonal employers finish their catch-up schedule in 2028, and farm employers in 2030; after that they rise with inflation too.
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Quick answers
What is New Jersey's minimum wage in 2027?
$16.48 an hour for most employees from January 1, 2027, per the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
What is the New Jersey minimum wage for small businesses in 2027?
$16.25 an hour for employers with fewer than six employees, and for seasonal employees.
What is the tipped minimum wage in New Jersey in 2027?
A $6.61 cash wage, with a maximum tip credit of $9.87. If tips don't make up the difference, the employer pays it.
What is the farm worker minimum wage in New Jersey in 2027?
$15.00 an hour for farm workers paid hourly or by piece rate.
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By The Trends Incoming team · Fact-checked Oct 19, 2026. Dates and rates change, so double-check with the official source.