Current minimum wage in New York
New York sets regional minimum wages: $17.00 an hour in New York City, Long Island and Westchester, and $16.00 everywhere else in 2026. The scheduled inflation increase for January 1, 2027 will not happen because a state economic off ramp was triggered, so these rates stay in place unless lawmakers change the law.
The rate rose from $16.50 (effective January 1, 2025) to $17.00 on January 1, 2026, an increase of $0.50 an hour or $1,040 a year for a full-time worker.
Next scheduled change
There is no inflation increase on January 1, 2027 because a state off ramp was triggered; Governor Hochul has proposed raising rates to $17.60 and $16.55 on March 1, 2027 if lawmakers approve.
Tipped minimum wage
Employers may pay tipped employees a cash wage of $11.35 an hour and count tips toward the rest, as long as total pay reaches $17.00 an hour. The federal tipped cash wage is $2.13. Tipped food service workers in New York City, Long Island and Westchester earn at least $11.35 an hour in cash, or $10.70 elsewhere, and only hospitality employers may take a tip credit.
What minimum wage pays in New York
| Hours per week | Weekly pay | Yearly pay |
|---|---|---|
| 20 hours | $340.00 | $17,680 |
| 25 hours | $425.00 | $22,100 |
| 30 hours | $510.00 | $26,520 |
| 35 hours | $595.00 | $30,940 |
| 40 hours | $680.00 | $35,360 |
After federal and New York taxes, a full-time minimum wage worker who files single keeps about $29,095 a year, or $1,119 per biweekly check. Run your own numbers with the New York paycheck calculator or see the full breakdown for $17 an hour.
Overtime rules
Follows the federal 40-hour weekly overtime rule.
City and county minimum wages
Cities and counties cannot set their own rates; the state sets a higher regional rate for New York City, Long Island and Westchester.
Exceptions and special rates
The $17.00 rate covers New York City, Long Island and Westchester, where most workers live; the rest of the state has a $16.00 minimum, and home care aides have separate higher rates.
How New York compares
New York ranks #3 of 51 for its minimum wage. The federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in New York in 2026?
The New York minimum wage is $17.00 an hour as of January 1, 2026.
What is the tipped minimum wage in New York?
Employers in New York may pay tipped workers a cash wage of $11.35 an hour, as long as tips bring total pay to at least $17.00. Tipped food service workers in New York City, Long Island and Westchester earn at least $11.35 an hour in cash, or $10.70 elsewhere, and only hospitality employers may take a tip credit.
When does the New York minimum wage go up next?
There is no inflation increase on January 1, 2027 because a state off ramp was triggered; Governor Hochul has proposed raising rates to $17.60 and $16.55 on March 1, 2027 if lawmakers approve.
How much is minimum wage in New York per year?
At $17.00 an hour, a 40-hour week pays $680 and a full year pays $35,360 before taxes. A single filer keeps about $29,095 after federal and New York taxes.
How does overtime work in New York?
Follows the federal 40-hour weekly overtime rule.