Minimum wage in New York
New York's minimum wage is $16.00 an hour, $8.75 above the federal minimum. Full-time, that works out to $33,280 a year before taxes.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: governor.ny.gov.
Who gets which rate
$17.00 in NYC, Long Island and Westchester; $16.00 rest of state. Food service tipped cash wage $11.35 downstate / $10.70 upstate; other tipped service workers $14.15 / $13.30. No Jan 1, 2027 increase (employment off-ramp triggered). Governor proposed CPI increase to $17.60/$16.55 on Mar 1, 2027 - not law. Home care aides $20.00/$19.00 from Jan 1, 2027.
City and county minimum wages
NYC, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester covered by the higher downstate tier. Local rates apply to work performed inside those city or county limits.
What the minimum wage pays in New York
| Period | Before taxes | After taxes (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Hour | $16.00 | $13.24 |
| Week (40 hours) | $640 | $530 |
| Month | $2,773 | $2,295 |
| Year (2,080 hours) | $33,280 | $27,545 |
After-tax figures assume a single filer with the standard deduction, tax year 2026. Run your own numbers.
Overtime
Non-exempt workers earn at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, which is $24.00 an hour at the New York minimum. Exempt salary threshold set by state ($1,275/week downstate, $1,199.10 upstate in 2026).
How New York compares with its neighbors
| State | Minimum wage | Next change |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $16.00 | — |
| Connecticut | $16.94 | $17.48 on January 1, 2027 |
| Massachusetts | $15.00 | — |
| New Jersey | $15.92 | $16.48 on January 1, 2027 |
| Pennsylvania | $7.25 | — |
| Vermont | $14.42 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in New York?
- The New York minimum wage is $16.00 an hour as of November 3, 2026.
- Is New York's minimum wage going up?
- No increase is scheduled right now. Wagevane checks for announcements and updates this page automatically.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in New York?
- Employers can pay tipped workers a cash wage of $10.70 as long as tips bring total pay to at least $16.00 an hour.
- How much is minimum wage a year in New York?
- About $33,280 before taxes for 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, or roughly $27,545 after federal and state taxes.