New Jersey Minimum Wage Calculator

💡 New Jersey Wage Law Essentials

• Standard Minimum Rate: Under N.J.S.A. 34:11-56a4, the statewide baseline minimum wage is $15.92/hour for general employers (6 or more staff), adjusted annually via the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
• Small & Seasonal Schedule: Employers with fewer than 6 staff and seasonal businesses pay a phased catch-up rate of $15.23/hour.
• Tipped Minimum Cash Wage: Under state law, the maximum tip credit is capped at $9.87/hour, requiring a direct cash wage of at least $6.05/hour. Tipped workers must always reach the full standard $15.92 baseline, even if employed by a small business.
• Tip Shortfall Guarantee: If cash pay ($6.05/hr) plus tips average less than $15.92/hr across all weekly hours, the employer must cover the entire shortfall.
• Agricultural & LTC Rates: Farm workers earn a minimum of $14.20/hour, while direct care staff in long-term care (LTC) facilities must receive at least $18.92/hour ($3.00 above standard baseline).
• Overtime Pay: Non-exempt hours exceeding 40 per workweek must be paid at 1.5× regular pay. For tipped workers, direct cash overtime is $(1.5 \times \text{Base Minimum Wage}) - \text{Tip Credit} = (1.5 \times \$15.92) - \$9.87 = \$23.88 - \$9.87 = \$14.01/\text{hour}$.