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Free Pay Stub Generator for New Jersey
Paying a nanny, caregiver or small team in New Jersey? Here are the New Jersey rules that affect what goes on a pay stub in 2026, and a quick way to make one. Preview free and pay $3.99 only when you download.
Make a pay stub, $3.99New Jersey minimum wage in 2026
$15.92 per hour ($15.23 for employers with fewer than 6 employees)
Some cities set higher local rates.
How often you must pay in New Jersey
At least semi-monthly
New Jersey income tax on the stub
New Jersey has a graduated (bracketed) state income tax, so the amount depends on the employee's pay and withholding form.
Local taxes
Newark levies an employer payroll tax; most other New Jersey cities do not tax wages.
Does New Jersey require a pay stub?
Federal law doesn't require a pay stub, but many states do. Check the New Jersey labor department for its current wage statement rules. Either way, a stub is the simplest record of what you paid and withheld.
Paying a household employee in New Jersey
Federal rules from IRS Publication 926 apply in every state. Social Security and Medicare apply once you pay one household employee $3,000 or more in cash wages in 2026. Federal unemployment (FUTA) applies once you pay $1,000 or more in total household wages in any calendar quarter. You may also need to register with New Jersey's revenue and unemployment agencies.
Pay stubs in Trenton
See local rules for Trenton.
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FAQ
What is the minimum wage in New Jersey in 2026?
$15.92 per hour ($15.23 for employers with fewer than 6 employees)
How often do I have to pay employees in New Jersey?
At least semi-monthly
Is there state income tax to show on a New Jersey pay stub?
New Jersey has a graduated (bracketed) state income tax, so the amount depends on the employee's pay and withholding form.
How much does a pay stub cost on StubzPro?
$3.99 per stub. You can preview it free, and you don't need an account.
For real wages only. Use StubzPro to record pay you actually paid. Never make a stub to show income that wasn't earned; doing so can be illegal. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Figures are for 2026 and can change.
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