New York Minimum Wage (2026)
New York’s minimum wage is $17.00 — $9.75 above the federal $7.25, effective January 1, 2026. Tipped: tipped minimum $10.65. Next change: CPI-indexed adjustment scheduled for January 1, 2027.
The minimum wage in New York is $17.00/hour in 2026 (effective January 1, 2026).
- Minimum wage$17.00
- Tipped minimum$10.65
- Next scheduled changeCPI-indexed adjustment on January 1, 2027
- Full-time annual (40 hrs/wk)$35,360
Source: state labor department / U.S. DOL, verified July 2026.
Scheduled future increases
| Effective date | New rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | CPI-indexed adjustment |
These are enacted in statute or triggered by indexing law — not proposals.
Local minimum wages above the state rate
| Locality | 2026 minimum |
|---|---|
| New York City | $17.00 |
| Nassau, Suffolk & Westchester Counties | $17.00 |
Local ordinances control for work performed within their boundaries, even for out-of-town employers.
New York vs. neighboring states
| State | Minimum wage | vs. New York |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $14.42 | −$2.58 |
| Massachusetts | $15.00 | −$2.00 |
| Connecticut | $16.94 | −$0.06 |
| New Jersey | $15.92 | −$1.08 |
| Pennsylvania | $7.25 | −$9.75 |
New York minimum wage history
| Year | Rate |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $16.00 |
| 2025 | $15.50 |
| 2024 | $15.00 |
| 2023 | $14.20 |
| 2022 | $13.20 |
| 2021 | $12.50 |
| 2020 | $11.80 |
| 2019 | $11.80 |
| 2018 | $10.40 |
| 2017 | $9.70 |
| 2016 | $9.00 |
| 2015 | $8.75 |
| 2014 | $8.00 |
| 2013 | $7.25 |
| 2012 | $7.25 |
| 2011 | $7.25 |
| 2010 | $7.25 |
| 2009 | $7.15 |
| 2008 | $7.15 |
| 2007 | $7.15 |
| 2006 | $6.75 |
| 2005 | $6.00 |
| 2004 | $5.15 |
| 2003 | $5.15 |
| 2002 | $5.15 |
| 2001 | $5.15 |
| 2000 | $4.25 |
Historical rates from the U.S. DOL year-by-year tables (January snapshots; mid-year changes appear in the following year’s row).
Carve-outs & details
Regional tiers (1-1-2026): $17.00 NYC/Nassau/Suffolk/Westchester, $16.00 remainder - current_rate uses the higher tier; history series follows DOL's statewide (upstate) baseline. Tipped wages vary by region and industry; $10.65 is the 2026 cash wage in the $16.00 region (EPI) - NYC-region tipped rates are higher (not independently verified). Indexing has an unemployment 'off-ramp' provision.
Frequently asked questions
What is minimum wage in New York in 2026?
$17.00 per hour, effective January 1, 2026, which is $9.75 above the federal $7.25.
What is the tipped minimum wage in New York?
The base cash wage for tipped workers is $10.65; tips must bring total pay to at least the full minimum, or the employer makes up the difference.
When does New York's minimum wage go up next?
CPI-indexed adjustment takes effect January 1, 2027.
How much is full-time minimum wage in New York per year?
At 40 hours/week for 52 weeks, $17.00/hour is $35,360 per year before taxes.
Sources & methodology
Sources: New York labor department · U.S. DOL consolidated table · U.S. DOL historical tables.
Verified against the state labor agency and U.S. DOL, July 2026. Wage law has industry- and size-specific exceptions; confirm your situation with the state agency.