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flag New Jersey’s minimum wage rises to $15.23–$18.92 in 2026, with inflation-adjusted increases for most workers.

flag New Jersey’s minimum wage will rise to $15.23 per hour for small and seasonal employers on January 1, 2026, a 70-cent increase from $14.53. flag Most workers will see their rate increase to $15.92, up from $15.49, under a phased plan started in 2019. flag Farm workers will earn $14.20, up from $13.40, and home health aides $18.92, up 43 cents. flag Tipped workers will get a base of $6.05, with employers covering any shortfall. flag The increases aim to keep pace with inflation and cost of living, with officials calling it a step toward economic fairness.

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