New York Minimum Wage 2026: $16.00/hr
Last updated: June 2026 — Source: New York Department of Labor
New York has its own minimum wage law. The state rate of $16.00/hr applies to most covered employees.
Minimum Wage
$16.00
per hour
Tipped Wage
$10.65
per hour (cash wage)
Effective Date
2026-01-01
New York Overtime Rules
Weekly overtime threshold 40 hours
State overtime law Yes — state law
New York requires overtime at 1.5x for hours over 40 per week. NY has a higher salary threshold for the overtime exemption than the federal level.
Additional Information
New York has tiered rates: NYC, Long Island, and Westchester: $17.00/hr; rest of state: $16.00/hr. Tipped wages vary by region and industry (food service tips: $10.65/hr in NYC). Annual CPI adjustments begin 2027.
Official source: New York Department of Labor · Overtime: state labor standards