New Jersey’s Minimum Wage Increases to $13/hour.
Effective January 1, 2022, the New Jersey minimum wage increased to $13 per hour for most workers. The rate will climb to $15 by January 1, 2024.
Most employees have minimum wage protection under the law, but there are exceptions, including automobile salespersons, outside salespersons, and minors under the age of 18, except for minors working in certain industries. For more details on the exceptions, see this link.
Tipped employees are covered by the law, too, but in a more complicated fashion. Their total earnings (hourly wage plus tips) must equal at least the minimum wage per hour.
Meanwhile, Pennsylvania’s minimum wage and the federal standard remain at $7.25 per hour, while New York’s minimum wage is now $15 for most workers.