Minimum wage workers in New Jersey will see a slight bump in their paychecks in the new year.
The state is set to increase the minimum wage for most qualifying employees to $15.92 on Jan. 1. It’s the latest in a series of gradual raises implemented since 2018, when New Jersey’s minimum wage was $8.60 per hour. The rate has increased every year since.
There will be some exceptions to the new standard. The minimum wage will increase more modestly for seasonal workers and employees of small businesses. Their pay will rise from $14.53 to $15.23 in 2026 and continue to increase gradually until 2028…