TRENTON – New Jersey’s statewide minimum wage will increase by $1 to $13 per hour for most employees, effective today, January 1, 2022.
The increase is part of legislation signed by Governor Murphy in February 2019 that gradually raises the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2024 for most employees. When Governor Murphy took office in 2018, the state’s minimum wage was $8.60 per hour; he and the Legislature immediately identified increasing the minimum wage as a legislative priority.
“I was proud to sign legislation to put New Jersey on the path to a $15 per hour minimum wage,” said Governor Murphy. “This increase will greatly improve the lives of countless New Jerseyans and ensure that hardworking people across our state are paid a living wage.”
Under the law, seasonal and small employers were given until 2026 to reach $15 per hour to lessen the impact on their businesses. The minimum hourly wage for these employees will increase to $11.90/hour on Jan. 1, up from $11.10.
Agricultural workers are guided by a separate minimum wage timetable and were given until 2027 to reach the $15/hour minimum wage. Employees who work on a farm for an hourly or piece-rate wage will see their minimum hourly wage increase to $11.05, up from $10.44. Additionally, long-term care facility direct care staff will see their minimum wage rise by $1, to $16/hour.
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