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New Jersey minimum wage in 2026
Minimum wage in New Jersey
$15.92
an hour · $33,114 a year full time · about $28,015 after taxes
| Per week (40 hours) | $636.80 |
| Every two weeks | $1,273.60 |
| Per month | $2,759.47 |
| Per year | $33,114 |
Rate in effect on September 30, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor. $15.23 for employers with fewer than 6 workers and for seasonal workers. Some cities and counties set a higher minimum. Updated November 15, 2026.
Minimum wage in New Jersey after taxes
A full-time minimum wage worker in New Jersey earns $33,114 a year. As a single filer, $1,794 goes to federal income tax, $2,533 to Social Security and Medicare, and $492 to New Jersey income tax, plus $280 of state payroll contributions. That leaves $28,015, or $13.47 for each hour worked.
| Hours per week | Per week | Per year | Per year after taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $159.20 | $8,278 | $7,473 |
| 15 | $238.80 | $12,418 | $11,203 |
| 20 | $318.40 | $16,557 | $14,887 |
| 25 | $398.00 | $20,696 | $18,203 |
| 30 | $477.60 | $24,835 | $21,505 |
| 35 | $557.20 | $28,974 | $24,797 |
| 40 | $636.80 | $33,114 | $28,015 |
How New Jersey compares
New Jersey's minimum wage ranks 8th highest of the 50 states and DC. The highest is District of Columbia, at $18.40. 30 states and DC set their own rate above the federal $7.25; the rest use the federal rate.
| State | Minimum wage | Full-time year | vs. New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $15.92 | $33,114 | — |
| Delaware | $15.00 | $31,200 | −$0.92 |
| New York | $16.00 | $33,280 | +$0.08 |
| Pennsylvania | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$8.67 |
Overtime at minimum wage
Under federal law, most hourly workers must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a week. At New Jersey's minimum wage that is $23.88 for each overtime hour. Five overtime hours a week add $6,209 a year before taxes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in New Jersey in 2026?
$15.92 an hour, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Exceptions: $15.23 for employers with fewer than 6 workers and for seasonal workers.
How much is minimum wage a year in New Jersey?
Working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, $15.92 an hour is $33,114 a year before taxes and about $28,015 after taxes for a single filer.
How much is a minimum wage paycheck in New Jersey?
A full-time worker paid every two weeks earns $1,273.60 before taxes and takes home about $1,077.50.
Is New Jersey's minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
Yes. It is $8.67 an hour above the federal minimum of $7.25, which adds $18,034 a year for a full-time worker.
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor: state minimum wage rates (in effect September 30, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor: overtime pay
- How after-tax figures are calculated
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