Minimum Wage in New York
The current New York minimum wage, the tipped wage, scheduled increases and overtime rules, from the official source.
Short answer: $17.00 per hour in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County; $16.00 per hour in the rest of the state. Some industries, such as home care, have different rates. New York State Department of Labor, Minimum Wage
| Minimum wage | $17.00 per hour in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County; $16.00 per hour in the rest of the state. Some industries, such as home care, have different rates. The general minimum wage will stay the same on January 1, 2027, because an inflation 'off-ramp' condition was met. Home care aide minimum wage rises on January 1, 2027, to $20.00 (NYC, Long Island, Westchester) and $19.00 (rest of state). |
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| Tipped minimum wage | Only hospitality employers may take a tip credit. Tipped food service workers: cash wage of at least $11.35 per hour (NYC, Long Island, Westchester) or $10.70 (rest of state). Tipped service employees: $14.15 or $13.30. Wages plus tips must reach the full minimum wage. These rates also apply on January 1, 2027. |
| Overtime | Non-exempt employees must be paid overtime for hours over 40 in a workweek. Farm workers get overtime after 56 hours in a week and for work on their day of rest. Certain workers must also get 24 consecutive hours of rest each week. Day of rest: https://dol.ny.gov/day-rest-and-meal-periods |
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FAQ
What is the minimum wage in New York?
$17.00 per hour in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County; $16.00 per hour in the rest of the state. Some industries, such as home care, have different rates.
What is the tipped minimum wage in New York?
Only hospitality employers may take a tip credit. Tipped food service workers: cash wage of at least $11.35 per hour (NYC, Long Island, Westchester) or $10.70 (rest of state). Tipped service employees: $14.15 or $13.30. Wages plus tips must reach the full minimum wage.
What are the overtime rules in New York?
Non-exempt employees must be paid overtime for hours over 40 in a workweek. Farm workers get overtime after 56 hours in a week and for work on their day of rest. Certain workers must also get 24 consecutive hours of rest each week.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.