Minimum Wage Increase
Effective January 1, 2026, New York State’s minimum wage will increase to $17.00 an hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island, and $16.00 an hour for the rest of the state. In January 2027, the minimum wage will increase annually according to the Consumer Price Index. Go https://dol.ny.gov/minimum-wage for additional details.
Location |
Minimum Wage as of 01/01/2026** |
Tipped Service Employees as of 01/01/2026* |
Tipped Food Service Workers as of 01/01/2026* |
New York City |
$17.00 |
$14.15 Cash Wage |
$11.35 Cash Wage |
Long Island & Westchester |
$17.00 |
$14.15 Cash Wage |
$11.35 Cash Wage |
Remainder of New York State |
$16.00 |
$13.30 Cash Wage |
$10.70 Cash Wage |
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*Only hospitality employers are allowed to take credit from minimum wage. **For additional information about the minimum wage for home care aides, please view the Home Care Aide Minimum Wage fact sheet (P105). | |||
Chart from the NYS Department of Labor
