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Friday, April 24, 2026

N.J.’s minimum wage is going up, again. Here’s how it ranks compared to other states. - NJ.com

At $13 an hour, New Jersey has one of the highest minimum wages in the U.S., federal Department of Labor data shows.

The state’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase again — to $14.13 an hour starting Jan. 1. But, experts say that jump may not be enough to combat rising inflation and New Jersey’s high cost of living compared to other states.

As of October, New Jersey had the eighth highest minimum wage in the nation at $13 per hour, according to federal data.

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