New York's Minimum Wage in 2026
The minimum wage in New York is $16.00 an hour, $8.75 more than the federal minimum of $7.25. No increase is scheduled yet. Full time, that is $33,280 a year before taxes. Source
After federal and state taxes, a single full-time worker keeps about $27,513 a year, or $1,058.20 every two weeks.
What the New York minimum wage pays
| At $16.00 | |
|---|---|
| Per hour | $16.00 |
| Per 8-hour day | $128.00 |
| Per 40-hour week | $640.00 |
| Every two weeks | $1,280.00 |
| Per month | $2,773.33 |
| Per year (2,080 hours) | $33,280.00 |
| Take-home every two weeks | $1,058.20 |
| Take-home per year | $27,513.20 |
Before taxes, except the take-home rows: after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and New York income tax and payroll programs, single filer, 2026 Form W-4, no other deductions. Part time at 20 hours a week, the minimum wage is $16,640 a year and about $14,845 after taxes.
New York minimum wage rules
Local minimum wages. New York's rate is a floor: it is $17.00 in New York City, Long Island and Westchester. Where a city or county sets a higher rate, employers there must pay the higher one.
Each rule links to the official source. Checked Oct 25, 2026. The federal minimum of $7.25 applies wherever a state rate is lower. Source
| Topic | The rule | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | New York's minimum wage is $17.00 an hour in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County, and $16.00 an hour in the rest of the state, since January 1, 2026. | Governor of New York, minimum wage increase release |
| No increase on January 1, 2027 | The state has announced that the minimum wage will not change on January 1, 2027. It stays at $17.00 downstate and $16.00 upstate, although the law ties future increases to inflation. | Governor of New York, New York State Minimum Wage for 2027 |
| Tipped employees | Only hospitality employers may use a tip credit. Tipped food service workers must get a cash wage of at least $11.35 (New York City, Long Island, Westchester) or $10.70 (rest of state); other tipped service workers $14.15 or $13.30. | New York State Department of Labor, Minimum Wage |
| Overtime | Most workers earn time and a half for every hour over 40 in a workweek. Live-in residential workers earn overtime after 44 hours. Some industries also owe an extra hour of pay when your workday spans more than 10 hours. | New York State Department of Labor, worker rights card (P750) |
How New York's minimum wage compares
New York has the 5th-highest minimum wage of the 50 states and DC, tied with Hawaii, Rhode Island.
The typical (median) worker in New York earns $28.69 an hour, so the minimum wage is 56% of the median wage. 10% of New York workers earn less than $17.19 an hour and 25% less than $19.79 (BLS, May 2025, all 9,688,000 jobs). Source
The jobs with the lowest typical pay in New York, among those with at least 1,000 workers:
| Job | Median hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $16.29 | 1,750 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $16.66 | 19,710 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $16.85 | 13,020 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $16.95 | 168,620 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $17.01 | 4,950 |
| Dishwashers | $17.04 | 30,680 |
BLS figures are from May 2025, before some recent increases. Tipped jobs can show a median below the minimum wage where the law lets employers count tips toward it (see the tipped rules above).
Tax credits and rent on the minimum wage
A full-time minimum-wage worker earns $33,280 a year. At that income the 2026 Earned Income Tax Credit could be about:
| Qualifying children | Single or head of household | Married, one earner |
|---|---|---|
| 0 children | None | None |
| 1 child | $2,926 | $4,088 |
| 2 children | $5,338 | $6,870 |
| 3 children or more | $6,253 | $7,785 |
An estimate from the IRS 2026 amounts and phaseouts; the credit is paid when you file your return. Source
By the HUD guideline that housing should take no more than 30% of income, $33,280 a year covers rent and utilities up to about $832 a month; two minimum-wage earners up to $1,664. Source
New York minimum wage questions
What is the minimum wage in New York?
$16.00 an hour.
How much is the New York minimum wage a year?
$33,280 a year at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or $2,773 a month, before taxes. After taxes a single filer keeps about $27,513.
How much is the New York minimum wage after taxes?
About $1,058.20 every two weeks for a full-time single filer, after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare and New York taxes.
Is New York's minimum wage going up?
No increase has been scheduled as of Oct 25, 2026.
What is time and a half at the New York minimum wage?
$24.00 an hour for overtime hours.
Do cities in New York have a higher minimum wage?
Yes: the minimum is $17.00 in New York City, Long Island and Westchester. Employers must pay whichever rate is higher.
States with a similar minimum wage
California minimum wage ($16.90) · Hawaii minimum wage ($16.00) · Rhode Island minimum wage ($16.00) · New Jersey minimum wage ($15.92) · Oregon minimum wage ($15.55) · Colorado minimum wage ($15.16) · Arizona minimum wage ($15.15) · Maine minimum wage ($15.10)
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Rates checked Oct 25, 2026. Wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.