Rates verified and last updated on July 23, 2026
New York's minimum wage rose on January 1, 2026 to $17.00 per hour in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County, and $16.00 per hour in the rest of the state. Both regions increased by $0.50, the last of three scheduled dollar-amount increases; starting in 2027 the rate will be indexed to inflation. Tipped hospitality workers have lower cash wages with a tip credit that varies by region and role.
| Minimum wage | $16.00/hour (effective January 1, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Tipped minimum wage | $10.70/hour (plus tips to reach $16.00/hour) |
| Overtime | 1.5x after 40 hrs/week; 44 hrs for live-in workers |
| Next scheduled increase | None currently scheduled |
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Overtime is calculated at 1.5x the hourly rate. 1.5x after 40 hrs/week; 44 hrs for live-in workers. Gross pay before taxes and deductions.
| Year | Minimum wage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $11.80/hour | General/upstate rate; NYC was $15.00 |
| 2021 | $12.50/hour | Upstate; NYC, Long Island and Westchester $15.00 |
| 2022 | $13.20/hour | Upstate; downstate $15.00 |
| 2023 | $14.20/hour | Upstate; downstate $15.00 |
| 2024 | $15.00/hour | Upstate; downstate rose to $16.00 |
| 2025 | $15.50/hour | Upstate; downstate $16.50 |
| 2026 | $16.00/hour | Upstate; downstate $17.00 |
Several local jurisdictions in New York set minimum wages above the statewide rate. Employers must pay the highest rate that applies to the work location.
| Jurisdiction | Minimum wage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New York City, Long Island & Westchester County | $17.00/hour (tipped $11.35) | Tipped rate shown is the food service worker cash wage ($5.65 tip credit); tipped service employees: $14.15 cash + $2.85 credit |
| Remainder of New York State (upstate) | $16.00/hour (tipped $10.70) | Tipped rate shown is the food service worker cash wage ($5.30 tip credit); tipped service employees: $13.30 cash + $2.70 credit |
New York requires 1.5x pay after 40 hours in a workweek, calculated on the employee's regular rate. Residential (live-in) employees earn overtime after 44 hours. Farmworkers have a lower overtime threshold that is phasing down toward 40 hours by 2032 under the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act. There is no daily overtime in New York.
New York sets its own exempt salary thresholds for executive and administrative employees: $1,275.00 per week ($66,300 per year) in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester, and $1,199.10 per week ($62,353.20 per year) in the rest of the state for 2026. The professional exemption follows the federal FLSA threshold of $684 per week.
The enforced FLSA exempt salary threshold is $684 per week ($35,568 per year). The 2024 DOL rule that briefly raised it to $1,128 per week was vacated by federal courts in Texas in late 2024, and the DOL formally withdrew the rule on May 14, 2026, restoring the 2019 level.
As of January 1, 2026, the minimum wage is $17.00 per hour in New York City, Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk), and Westchester County, and $16.00 per hour everywhere else in New York State.
For 2026, tipped food service workers can be paid a cash wage of $11.35 downstate ($5.65 tip credit) or $10.70 upstate ($5.30 tip credit). Tipped service employees can be paid $14.15 downstate or $13.30 upstate. Tips plus cash wage must always reach the full regional minimum wage.
Starting January 1, 2027, New York's minimum wage will increase annually based on the CPI-W inflation index for the Northeast Region. The exact 2027 amount is announced by the state in the fall of 2026.
Yes, unless they are exempt. For the executive and administrative exemptions, New York requires a 2026 salary of at least $1,275.00 per week downstate or $1,199.10 per week upstate — well above the federal $684 threshold. Salaried employees below those levels, or who fail the duties tests, must receive overtime after 40 hours.
Yes. New York uses regional rates: NYC, Long Island, and Westchester are at $17.00 in 2026, while the rest of the state is at $16.00. The regional gap is fixed at $1.00 and both rates rise together.
This page is provided for general informational purposes and is not legal advice. Wage and hour law changes frequently and can vary by city, county, industry, and employer size. Always confirm current requirements with the relevant government agency or a qualified employment attorney before making payroll decisions.
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