New Jersey to raise minimum wage to $15.92
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New state laws taking effect in 2026 will impact Americans through higher minimum wages, tourism taxes, and tighter SNAP restrictions across states.
New Jersey’s minimum wage will increase on Thursday. The new rate of $15.92 an hour is a $0.43 increase from the previous standard, which was set in 2025. “Eight years ago, Governor Murphy pledged a stronger,
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New Jersey increasing statewide minimum wage Jan. 1, no increase in Pennsylvania or Delaware
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.
New York will raise its minimum wage for the third time since 2024, with rates climbing across the state on Jan. 1, 2026.
Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum wage in Michigan for adult workers will be $13.73 per hour, according to the state Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. For minors, the minimum hourly wage will be $11.67, 85% of the standard minimum wage. The tipped minimum wage will be $5.49 an hour, 40% of the standard minimum wage.