New Jersey Tip Calculator
Calculate tips in New Jersey. Tipped cash wage $6.05/hr, state minimum $15.92/hr. Split bills and see pre/post-tax tips.
On a $75.00 New Jersey restaurant check that includes 6.625% tax, a 20% tip on the food and drink is $14.07, for $89.07 in all.
| Item | New Jersey | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Tax on a restaurant bill | 6.625% | This site's state sales tax table; your receipt shows the rate charged |
| A $75.00 check with tax included | $70.34 food and drink + $4.66 tax | This page's calculator at 6.625% |
| 20% tip on the pre-tax amount | $14.07 | Total $89.07; $10.55 at 15%, $17.59 at 25% |
| Server cash wage before tips | $6.05/hr | U.S. DOL WHD tipped-wage table, rev. 2026-07-01 |
| Applicable minimum wage | $15.92/hr | New Jersey minimum wage law, via U.S. DOL WHD Consolidated State Minimum Wage Table. |
| Tip credit the employer may count | $9.87/hr | Cash plus tips must reach the minimum each workweek |
| Tips a 30-hour week needs before the employer owes more | $296.10 | $181.50 cash wages + tips must reach $477.60 |
| Who counts as a tipped employee | More than $30/month in tips | Federal FLSA test (29 U.S.C. §203(t)) |
Bill example: $75.00 is treated as already including 6.625% tax, so the calculator divides by 1.0662 to find the pre-tax amount.
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Total with Tip
$89.07
Per Person (Total)
$89.07
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Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Results should not be considered financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
The calculator starts from New Jersey's statewide rate of 6.625% in this site's state sales tax table; local taxes can sit on top, so check the rate printed on your receipt. The calculator removes that 6.625% from the bill you enter before it prices the tip. The $6.05/hr figure is the employer cash wage before tips; with tips the server must reach $15.92/hr in every workweek, and the employer pays any shortfall. The prefilled wage is New Jersey's standard rate; a $15.23/hr rate applies to seasonal employers and employers with fewer than 6 employees (DOL WHD, fn4, rev. 2026-07-01).
How the bill, tax and tip are computed (the same in every state)
Frequently Asked Questions
What tax is on a restaurant bill in New Jersey?
The calculator starts from New Jersey's statewide rate of 6.625% in this site's state sales tax table; local taxes can sit on top, so check the rate printed on your receipt. On a $75.00 check that includes it, $4.66 is tax and $70.34 is food and drink.
What is the tipped minimum wage in New Jersey?
The phrase "tipped minimum wage" commonly refers to the employer cash wage before tips. In New Jersey that cash wage is $6.05/hr and the applicable minimum is $15.92/hr. The employer may credit as much as $9.87 of each hour's tips against the minimum; over a 30-hour week a server needs $296.10 in tips before the employer owes nothing extra. New Jersey minimum wage law, via U.S. DOL WHD Consolidated State Minimum Wage Table. The prefilled wage is New Jersey's standard rate; a $15.23/hr rate applies to seasonal employers and employers with fewer than 6 employees (DOL WHD, fn4, rev. 2026-07-01).