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N.J. Labor & Workfoce Development Dept.: New Jersey's Minimum Wage to Increase to $16.48/Hour for Most Employees on Jan. 1
September 30, 2026
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued the following news release:

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New Jersey's Minimum Wage to Increase to $16.48/Hour for Most Employees on Jan. 1

September 29, 2026

TRENTON - New Jersey's statewide minimum wage will increase by $0.56 to $16.48 per hour for most employees, effective January 1, 2027.

Pursuant to Article 1, Paragraph 23, of the New Jerse . . .

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