New York Minimum Wage 2026 and 2027

As of October 16, 2026, the minimum wage in New York is $16.00 per hour, in effect since January 1, 2026. It is set by New York Labor Law section 652 and administered by the New York State Department of Labor. The rate depends on location: $16.00 applies in the rest of New York State, and $17.00 applies in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County.

Maintained by Archie Chang · Rates and sources checked October 16, 2026 · Methodology & sources

Current rate (October 16, 2026)

$16.00

in effect since January 1, 2026

2027 rate

No change scheduled

As of October 16, 2026

Compared with federal $7.25

$8.75 higher

Federal and state rules both apply

New York minimum wage in 2027

No change scheduled.

The New York State Department of Labor says one inflation off-ramp condition was met, so there is no inflation increase on January 1, 2027: the rates stay $17.00 (New York City, Long Island, Westchester) and $16.00 (rest of state).

After the 2026 step, the rate is indexed to inflation from 2027 but with "off-ramp" conditions that can block an increase. For 2027 the Department says no increase applies.

Regional and local rates in New York

Rest of New York State is the base rate shown. New York City, Nassau and Suffolk (Long Island) and Westchester counties have a higher tier set in state law.

New York minimum wage tiers
GroupCurrent rate2027
Rest of New York State (base rate)$16.00No change
New York City, Long Island and Westchester County$17.00No change

Cities and counties may set higher local minimums where state law allows it. Employers must pay the highest rate that applies.

What changed in New York

New York changed its minimum wage during the period shown here. The rate in effect on January 1, 2026 was $15.00 (since January 1, 2025), and it moved to $16.00 on January 1, 2026.

  • January 1, 2025$15.00
  • January 1, 2026$16.00

Home care aides are scheduled to rise on January 1, 2027, to $20.00 (New York City, Long Island, Westchester) and $19.00 elsewhere. Tipped food service and service employees have separate cash wages.

New York minimum wage pay calculator

Weekly pay
$640.00
Monthly pay
$2,773.33
Yearly pay
$33,280.00
Overtime rate (1.5x)
$24.00 per hour

Gross pay before taxes at $16.00 per hour in New York, paid straight time for every hour you enter. Overtime rules differ by state and employee, so use the overtime calculator when you work more than 40 hours a week.

Working more than 40 hours? Try the overtime pay calculator. Paid for a holiday? Use the holiday pay calculator.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in New York in 2026?

As of October 16, 2026, the minimum wage in New York is $16.00 per hour, in effect since January 1, 2026. It is set by New York Labor Law section 652 and administered by the New York State Department of Labor. The rate depends on location: $16.00 applies in the rest of New York State, and $17.00 applies in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County.

Will the New York minimum wage go up in 2027?

The New York State Department of Labor says one inflation off-ramp condition was met, so there is no inflation increase on January 1, 2027: the rates stay $17.00 (New York City, Long Island, Westchester) and $16.00 (rest of state).

Does New York have local minimum wages?

Rest of New York State is the base rate shown. New York City, Nassau and Suffolk (Long Island) and Westchester counties have a higher tier set in state law.

Not legal advice. This page covers the general hourly minimum for most adult, non-tipped employees. Tipped, youth, training, student, agricultural, small-employer and industry-specific wages follow different rules. Employers must pay the highest rate that applies, whether it is federal, state or local. Confirm your rate with your state labor agency or the U.S. Department of Labor.

Sources for New York

Sources checked October 16, 2026.

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