Nj Minimum Wage 2025 Small Business. Beginning on january 1, 2025, the nj minimum wage increases to $15.49 per hour. New jersey’s statewide minimum wage will increase by $0.36 to $15.49 per hour for most employees on january 1st, 2025.

For most of new jersey’s businesses the minimum wage will increase to $15.49 per hour. There is also a different minimum wage increase track for seasonal and small business workers.