Is Minimum Wage Going Up In 2025 In Nj. New jersey’s hourly minimum wage for employers with at least six employees will rise to $15.49 from $15.13 effective jan. Under the law, the minimum wage rate for employees of seasonal and small employers will continue to increase gradually until 2028 to lessen the impact on those businesses.

The minimum hourly wage for these employees will increase to $14.53 on jan. The state minimum wage is going up 36 cents to $15.49 per hour.