Observations

2026: 15.92

Updated: Jan 1, 2026 1:34 PM CST

Units:

Dollars per Hour,

Not Seasonally Adjusted

Frequency:

Annual

Notes

Title	Release Dates

State Minimum Wage Rate for New Jersey	2016-01-01	2026-01-01

Source

U.S. Department of Labor	2016-01-01	2026-01-01

Release

Minimum Wage Rate by State	2016-01-01	2026-01-01

Units

Dollars per Hour	2016-01-01	2026-01-01

Frequency

Annual	2016-01-01	2026-01-01

Seasonal Adjustment

Not Seasonally Adjusted	2016-01-01	2026-01-01

Notes

State minimum wage is changed annually based on changes in the CPI and a cost of living formula. For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm	2016-01-01	2026-01-01

Release Tables

Minimum Wage Rate by State