"New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike. On Jan. 1, 2026, the Garden State's minimum wage will increase to $15.92 per hour - up $0.43 - for most employees. According to the state's Department of Labor and Workforce Development, minimum wage for seasonal employees and small businesses will continue to gradually increase until 2028."
"At the start of 2025, New Jersey saw a minimum wage increase of $0.36 for most workers, up to $15.49. In 2026, minimum hourly wage for those employees will increase to $15.23 from $14.53. Agricultural workers in New Jersey will also see a minimum hourly wage increase, though these changes are guided by a separate wage timetable, according to the state."
"Delaware's minimum wage will remain at $15 per hour in 2026, though the state did see an increase at the start of this year. On Jan. 1, 2025, the minimum wage for most employees went up by $1.75 from $13.25. Pennsylvania's minimum wage will remain at the federal level of $7.25 per hour for another year. The federal minimum wage hasn't changed since 2009, despite recent attempts to increase it to $15."
New Jersey will increase its minimum wage to $15.92 per hour for most employees on Jan. 1, 2026, an increase of $0.43. Seasonal employees and small businesses will see a rise to $15.23 in 2026, continuing a gradual timetable through 2028. Agricultural hourly and piece-rate farm employees will have their minimum wage increase to $14.20 in 2026 under a separate schedule. Delaware's minimum wage will remain at $15 per hour in 2026 after a $1.75 increase at the start of 2025. Pennsylvania will keep the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour for another year.
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