Hourly Minimum Wage in New Jersey

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The state-wide minimum wage for New Jersey is $14.13 per hour as of January 01, 2023.

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Hourly Minimum Wage for New Jersey and neighboring states in 2023

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New Jersey minimum wage rate is $14.13 per hour in 2023. Workers receive a higher minimum wage in New Jersey that exceeds the Federal Minimum Wage of $7.25. The New Jersey minimum wage applies to most employees, with limited exceptions, including certain tipped employees, students or part-time workers, and other exempt occupations. The top 5 minimum wage states in the U.S. are District of Columbia, Washington, California, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
The federal minimum wage is currently $7.25 per hour and has not increased since 2009. Demand for a living wage that is fair to workers is rising. In response to this rising demand, numerous states, cities, and other localities have already enacted or will change minimum wage levels. In the few states with no established minimum wage, the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour will continue to apply.
Based on local legislation, many states have already enacted minimum wage increases or approved increases due for implementation at a future date.
These ever-changing laws, effective dates, and methodologies result in minimum wages that may change at different times or differ dramatically within a state or region. Minimum wage changes can be triggered for a location when these pre-determined conditions change and require careful monitoring to ensure compliance to the latest wage levels.
Salary.com continuously tracks all these complex changes. We can help to keep you informed about future changes and stay up to date on the latest minimum wage levels in your essential locations. Show me more data to view U.S. state minimum wages for future years.

Browse Minimum Wage by Year, and Forecast Minimum Wage Increase Trends in New Jersey

The minimum wages in some states are higher than the federal minimum wage in 2023, including District of Columbia, Washington, California, Connecticut, and others. Many of the minimum wage increases were effective on January 01, 2023. Some states have effective dates occurring at different months of the year. Check the chart to stay up to date on the hourly minimum wage in New Jersey.
View upcoming minimum wage changes to be on top of future changes to the minimum wage in your location.
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Hourly Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees in New Jersey

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The tipped minimum wage is the lowest amount employers can pay an employee in occupations such as a bartender or server, that regularly receive more than $30 a month in tips. In some states, the tipped minimum wage may be lower than the non-tipped minimum wage because employers can claim a tip credit.
It is important to note that the tipped minimum wage can vary depending on where your business is and the size of the business. In some states, the tipped minimum wage is equal to the overall minimum wage for that state. In some locations, the federal tipped minimum wage applies. In other locations, the state-tipped minimum wage is set above the federal minimum. Tipped minimum wages may vary from state to state and can be frequently adjusted, making it essential to stay informed about the latest wage levels.
In New Jersey, the tipped minimum wage is the same as the state minimum wage. It may be subject to adjustment based on other criteria, such as the size of the business.
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What is the minimum wage in New Jersey in 2023?

New Jersey minimum wage in 2021: US$12 (effective January 1, 2021)

New Jersey minimum wage in 2020: US$11

New Jersey minimum wage in 2000: US$5.15 (US$7.93 after inflation adjustment)

New Jersey minimum wage in 1980: US$3.10 (US$10.39 after inflation adjustment)

People's Opinions on Minimum Wage in New Jersey

If you have any questions about New Jersey’s minimum wage laws and how these changes may impact your business, please contact your Fisher Phillips attorney or any attorney in our.

09/14/2021

As always, to make sure your business is prepared and stays in compliance, we recommend that you discuss these upcoming changes to the New Jersey minimum wage with your accountant and lawyer.

08/27/2021

All the employees working in the state of New Jersey are entitled to a minimum wage of at least 1.5 times the regular applicable minimum wage if they exceed 40 weekly hours.

08/26/2021

Our New Jersey wage & hour attorneys will review your pay stubs and employment records to find out if your employer has been compensating you less than the state’s minimum wage.

08/10/2021

It also puts New Jersey on a growing list of blue states — California, Massachusetts and New York, as well as the District of Columbia — that have authorized such a jump in the minimum wage.

08/09/2021

New Jersey minimum wage laws authorize the Department of Labor and Workforce Services to implement regulations permitting employers to pay learners less than the minimum wage.

08/08/2021

All New Jersey employees working over 40 hours in a work week are entitled an overtime wage of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly pay rate - therefore, the overtime minimum wage in NJ is.

08/08/2021

Since these positions are not exempt from New Jersey’s minimum wage requirements, an otherwise exempt employee’s salary must be high enough to equal minimum wage for all hours worked.

08/05/2021

In addition to any New Jersey-specific minimum wage exemptions described above, the Federal Fair Labor Standards act defines special minimum wage rates applicable to certain types of workers.

07/30/2021

In keeping with the gradual increase in the State’s minimum wage levels, the new tiered rates across the State, effective, the minimum wage in New Jersey for most employers will increase to.

07/24/2021

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Minimum Wage by State in 2023