New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
On Jan. 1, 2026, the Garden State’s minimum wage will increase to $15.92 per hour – up $0.43 – for most employees.
According to the state’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development, minimum wage for seasonal employees and small businesses will continue to gradually increase until 2028. In 2026, minimum hourly wage for those employees will increase to $15.23 from $14.53…