Nj Minimum Wage 2024 Small Employer. The minimum wage for employees of very small businesses and seasonal employees will increase from $8.85 to at least $10.30 on january 1, 2020; The rate for agriculture workers will see a raise in minimum hourly wage to $12.81, up from $12.01.

The increase is part of legislation signed by governor murphy in february 2019 that gradually raises the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2024 for most employees. Effective january 1, 2024, the new jersey minimum wage is $15.13 per hour for most workers.