Minimum Wage 2024 For 16 Year Olds In Nj. 1, new jersey’s minimum wage will rise by $1 and reach its highest level ever, $15.13 an hour, thanks to a law passed by democratic lawmakers and signed by gov. The current statewide minimum wage was scheduled to rise from $13 to $14 on jan.

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; During the school year, minors under 16 may only work outside of scheduled school hours.