New York minimum wage (2026)
The minimum wage in New York is $17.00 an hour in the New York City area and $16.00 elsewhere – $35,360 a year for full-time work. Compare it with what common jobs in New York actually pay.
New York minimum wage$17.00/hr · $16.00 rest of state
$17.00 in New York City, Long Island and Westchester; $16.00 in the rest of the state. The state says these rates will not change on January 1, 2027 because an inflation 'off-ramp' was triggered.
Full-time minimum-wage pay
Gross pay before taxes for a full-time job at $17.00/hr.
Typical pay in New York
9,688,000 jobs$28.69/hr$59,670 a year
The minimum wage equals 59% of the state's median hourly wage.
What common jobs pay in New York
Median wage in New York for its most common jobs (BLS, May 2025).
663,140 jobs in New York$19.05/hrRetail Salespersons
238,540 jobs in New York$18.13/hrGeneral and Operations Managers
206,740 jobs in New York$62.91/hrRegistered Nurses
205,810 jobs in New York$52.62/hrJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
195,250 jobs in New York$20.02/hrFast Food and Counter Workers
168,620 jobs in New York$16.95/hrCashiers
158,890 jobs in New York$17.07/hrStockers and Order Fillers
146,140 jobs in New York$18.76/hrWaiters and Waitresses
142,940 jobs in New York$22.61/hrCustomer Service Representatives
141,090 jobs in New York$23.08/hr
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All states ranked ›Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division – State Minimum Wage Laws and the New York labor department (rates, checked October 28, 2026); BLS OEWS (wages). Local and tipped rates are not shown.
Questions & answers
What is the minimum wage in New York in 2026?
New York's minimum wage is $17.00 an hour ($16.00 in the rest of the state). $17.00 in New York City, Long Island and Westchester; $16.00 in the rest of the state. The state says these rates will not change on January 1, 2027 because an inflation 'off-ramp' was triggered.
Is New York's minimum wage going up?
No statewide increase is scheduled as of October 28, 2026.
How much is a full-time minimum-wage job in New York per year?
At $17.00 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours) comes to $35,360 a year before taxes, or about $680.00 a week.
What is the typical wage in New York?
The median wage for all jobs in New York was $28.69 an hour ($59,670 a year) in May 2025, according to BLS. The minimum wage is 59% of that.
Can my city have a higher minimum wage?
Yes, if New York allows local minimum wages, a city or county can set a higher rate, and employers must pay whichever rate is highest: federal, state or local. Check your city's labor office.