New York City Minimum Wage 2026 and 2027
As of October 30, 2026, the minimum wage in New York City is $17.00 per hour (the same rate applies in Long Island and Westchester County), in effect since January 1, 2026. It is set by New York law for this region and is $1.00 above the New York statewide minimum of $16.00 and $9.75 above the federal minimum of $7.25.
Maintained by Archie Chang · Rates and sources checked October 30, 2026 · Methodology & sources
Current rate (October 30, 2026)
$17.00
In effect since January 1, 2026
2027 status: No change
No change
Next adjustment date: January 1, 2027
Compared with New York
$1.00 higher
New York statewide rate $16.00; federal $7.25
New York City minimum wage rates
| Group | Rate on October 30, 2026 | Since | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, Long Island and Westchester County | $17.00 | January 1, 2026 | No change |
Set by New York Labor Law minimum wage (state law, with a higher rate for New York City, Long Island and Westchester County). Administered by the New York State Department of Labor (NYDOL).
New York City minimum wage in 2027: No change
NYDOL says New York's minimum wage will stay the same on January 1, 2027: $17.00 per hour in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County, and $16.00 per hour in the rest of the state. State law lets inflation increases be blocked by conditions it calls off-ramps, and NYDOL says one has been met for 2027. NYDOL also says Governor Hochul is proposing a change to the off-ramp provisions that would allow the inflation-based increase. That is a proposal, not law.
The rate can rise each year with inflation, but state law has conditions called off-ramps that can block the increase. NYDOL says one was met for 2027.
Tipped workers
Only hospitality employers may take a tip credit. NYDOL's table for January 1, 2027 lists a tipped food service worker cash wage of $11.35 with a $5.65 tip credit in New York City, and $14.15 with a $2.85 credit for other tipped service employees. The general rate stays the same in 2027, so those are the figures to use.
Who is covered
NYDOL says everyone working in New York State is entitled to the state hourly minimum wage, and the rate varies by region and type of work. The NYDOL Minimum Wage Lookup Tool finds the rate for an address.
Tiers and exceptions
- Home care aides: NYDOL says the home care minimum wage rises on January 1, 2027 to $20.00 per hour in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County, and to $19.00 in the rest of the state.
- NYDOL lists other industries with their own rates, including nail salon workers and fast food workers, on separate fact sheets.
New York City compared with New York and the federal minimum
| Minimum wage | October 30, 2026 | January 1, 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| New York (statewide) | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Federal | $7.25 | $7.25 |
Employers must pay the highest rate that applies. See the New York minimum wage page for the statewide rules.
New York City rate history
| Effective | New York City, Long Island and Westchester County |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | $17.00 |
| January 1, 2025 | $16.00 |
New York City minimum wage pay calculator
| Gross pay | New York City ($17.00) | New York ($16.00) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly pay | $680.00 | $640.00 | $40.00 |
| Yearly pay | $35,360.00 | $33,280.00 | $2,080.00 |
Gross pay before taxes, paid straight time for every hour entered. The New York City rate is the general rate for the group named above; tipped, youth and other groups follow the rules listed on this page.
What the official sources say
“Under New York Law, minimum wage rates can increase each year based on inflation. However, the law also includes certain conditions—known as “off-ramps”—that can prevent an automatic increase.”
“Only hospitality employers are allowed to take credit from minimum wage.”
“Governor Hochul is proposing a change to the law’s “off-ramp” provisions that would allow workers to receive the inflation-based wage increase.”
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in New York City in 2026?
As of October 30, 2026, the minimum wage in New York City is $17.00 per hour (the same rate applies in Long Island and Westchester County), in effect since January 1, 2026. It is set by New York Labor Law minimum wage (state law, with a higher rate for New York City, Long Island and Westchester County) and administered by the New York State Department of Labor (NYDOL).
Will the New York City minimum wage go up in 2027?
NYDOL says New York's minimum wage will stay the same on January 1, 2027: $17.00 per hour in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County, and $16.00 per hour in the rest of the state. State law lets inflation increases be blocked by conditions it calls off-ramps, and NYDOL says one has been met for 2027. NYDOL also says Governor Hochul is proposing a change to the off-ramp provisions that would allow the inflation-based increase. That is a proposal, not law.
How does the New York City minimum wage compare with the New York and federal minimums?
The New York statewide minimum is $16.00, so New York City is $1.00 higher because state law sets a higher rate for this region. The federal minimum is $7.25. An employer must pay the highest rate that applies.
Who is covered by the New York City minimum wage?
NYDOL says everyone working in New York State is entitled to the state hourly minimum wage, and the rate varies by region and type of work. The NYDOL Minimum Wage Lookup Tool finds the rate for an address.
What is the tipped minimum wage in New York City?
Only hospitality employers may take a tip credit. NYDOL's table for January 1, 2027 lists a tipped food service worker cash wage of $11.35 with a $5.65 tip credit in New York City, and $14.15 with a $2.85 credit for other tipped service employees. The general rate stays the same in 2027, so those are the figures to use.
Are there different rates or exceptions in New York City?
Home care aides: NYDOL says the home care minimum wage rises on January 1, 2027 to $20.00 per hour in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County, and to $19.00 in the rest of the state.
Who sets the New York City minimum wage?
State law sets it: New York State Department of Labor (NYDOL) publishes the rate, and New York City has no separate city rate. The rate can rise each year with inflation, but state law has conditions called off-ramps that can block the increase. NYDOL says one was met for 2027.
Sources for New York City
Sources checked October 30, 2026.
The 2025 and 2026 New York City rates and their effective dates come from the state minimum wage data on this site (New York tier). The NYDOL page shows the rates in force as of January 1, 2027.