New York minimum wage: $17.00 an hour
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Rates in dollars per hour, as listed by the Department of Labor on July 1, 2026. Where the state and federal rates differ, the table shows the higher one. Yearly pay is the minimum wage times your hours and weeks, before taxes.
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Many cities and counties set a minimum wage above their state’s, and some industries have their own. This table lists state minimums only, so check your local rate with your city, county, or state labor department.Which minimum wage applies
- The rule
- If the federal and state minimums differ, the employee is entitled to the higher one.
- Federal
- $7.25 an hour for workers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Employers can pay tipped employees a cash wage of $2.13 if tips bring them up to $7.25.
- Formula
yearly pay = hourly wage × hours per week × paid weeks per year
Verified on October 8, 2026. Sources: state minimum wage laws,tipped employees, andthe federal minimum wage, all from the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division. Scheduled changes come from the state’s own page.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in New York?
As of October 8, 2026, the main minimum wage in New York is $17.00 an hour. New York’s minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County and $16.00 in the rest of the state.
How much is the New York minimum wage per year?
At $17.00 an hour, 40 hours a week, and 52 weeks, it is $35,360 a year before taxes, or $2,946.67 a month.
What is the tipped minimum wage in New York?
New York sets different tipped cash wages by industry and region, and the DOL table lists them as varying. Check the state labor department.
New York minimum wage
New York’s minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County and $16.00 in the rest of the state. At $17.00 an hour, a full-time worker on 40 hours a week for 52 weeks earns $35,360 a year before taxes: $2,946.67 a month, $1,360 every two weeks, and $680 a week.
Pay at the New York minimum wage by hours per week
| Hours | Weekly | Biweekly | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | $255 | $510 | $1,105 | $13,260 |
| 20 | $340 | $680 | $1,473.33 | $17,680 |
| 30 | $510 | $1,020 | $2,210 | $26,520 |
| 35 | $595 | $1,190 | $2,578.33 | $30,940 |
| 40 | $680 | $1,360 | $2,946.67 | $35,360 |
These figures assume 52 paid weeks and no overtime, before taxes. Try your own schedule in the minimum wage by state tool, or turn an hourly rate into a salary with the hourly to salary calculator.
New York compared with the federal minimum wage
The New York rate of $17.00 is 2.34 times the federal minimum wage of $7.25. That is $9.75 more an hour, or $20,280 more a year at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks.
How New York compares with other states
Ranked by its main rate of $17.00, New York is number 3 of the 51 states and DC. The next higher rate is $17.13, in Washington. The next lower rate is $16.94, in Connecticut.
More than one rate in New York
New York has more than one minimum wage, depending on where or for whom you work. The table uses the first rate as the main one.
| Who it applies to | Per hour | Yearly at 40 hours |
|---|---|---|
| New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County | $17.00 | $35,360 |
| Rest of the state | $16.00 | $33,280 |
Tipped employees in New York
New York sets different tipped cash wages by industry and region, and the DOL table lists them as varying. Check the state labor department.
Changes to the New York minimum wage
The New York State Department of Labor says there will be no inflation increase on January 1, 2027, so both rates stay the same.
Cities and counties
This page lists the state minimum only. Cities, counties, and some industries can set a higher minimum wage, so check with your local government or the state labor department.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor state minimum wage table (updated July 1, 2026) and New York State Department of Labor: Minimum Wage. Figures verified October 8, 2026.
Updated on October 8, 2026