New York minimum wage 2026–2027: $16.00–$17.00 now
New York's minimum wage is $16.00 an hour, in force since January 1, 2026 – $8.75 more than the federal $7.25. No increase is scheduled: New York's rate is indexed, but no new figure applies yet.
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New York minimum wage rates
| Who | Rate | From | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most workers (state rate) | $16.00 | January 1, 2026 | official |
| New York City, Long Island and Westchester County | $17.00 | now | official |
| Tipped workers (cash wage) | varies | now | official |
When does the New York minimum wage go up?
No increase is scheduled: New York's rate is indexed, but no new figure applies yet. Indexed to inflation from 2027, but the law's "off-ramp" conditions were met for 2027, so there is no increase on January 1, 2027.
Tipped workers in New York
Hospitality only: food service workers $11.35 (NYC, Long Island, Westchester) / $10.70 (rest of state); service employees $14.15 / $13.30
Who is covered, and who can be paid less
New York City, Long Island and Westchester County: $17.00 an hour. New York publishes no separate youth rate; the federal law allows $4.25 for workers under 20 in their first 90 days only where the state rate does not apply. Jobs covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act never get less than $7.25.
New York minimum wage history
On January 1, 2020 the New York minimum wage was $11.80; today it is $16.00 – up $4.20, or 35.6%.
| January 1 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $11.80 | $12.50 | $13.20 | $14.20 | $15.00 | $15.50 | $16.00 |
How New York compares
New York ranks tied 5th with 2 others of the 50 states and D.C. The average statewide minimum wage is $11.53; New York's $16.00 is $4.47 above it. Neighbors: Connecticut $16.94, Massachusetts $15.00, New Jersey $15.23–$15.92, Pennsylvania $7.25, Vermont $14.42.
Overtime and pay rules
Overtime: Over 40 hours a week (44 for live-in residential workers), at one and a half times the regular rate. A full-time week at the minimum wage pays $640.00; with 5 overtime hours it is $760.00.
Good to know
- On January 1, 2027 New York's minimum wage stays the same; home care aides rise to $20.00 / $19.00 (NYS DOL).
- Workers get one extra hour at the minimum wage when their spread of hours exceeds 10 or they work a split shift (DOL).
Where to get help
The minimum wage in New York is enforced by the New York State Department of Labor; wage claims: dol.ny.gov. The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints in every state at 1-866-487-9243, and your name is kept confidential.
Not confirmed yet: 2025 value shown is the upstate rate; downstate was $16.50.
New York minimum wage questions
What is the minimum wage in New York right now?
$16.00–$17.00 an hour for most adult workers (New York City, Long Island and Westchester County: $17.00). New York's minimum wage is $16.00 an hour, in force since January 1, 2026 – $8.75 more than the federal $7.25.
What will the New York minimum wage be in 2027?
It stays at $16.00 – no change is scheduled for 2027.
What is the tipped minimum wage in New York?
Hospitality only: food service workers $11.35 (NYC, Long Island, Westchester) / $10.70 (rest of state); service employees $14.15 / $13.30
How much is the New York minimum wage per year?
At $16.00 an hour and 40 hours a week, $640.00 a week, about $2,773 a month and $33,280 a year before taxes.
Where do I report unpaid minimum wage in New York?
With the New York State Department of Labor – or with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (1-866-487-9243). Keep your pay stubs and a record of your hours.
Other states
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division – State Minimum Wage Laws, Consolidated Minimum Wage Table and Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (July 1, 2026 editions), the DOL's history table, and each state's and city's own labor department pages, linked on every state page. Checked October 16, 2026. Rates are for most adult, non-exempt workers; some jobs, industries and employers are exempt or have other rates. This is general information, not legal advice – the state labor department has the final word.