What is the minimum wage in NYC vs the rest of New York in 2026?

$17.00 per hour in New York City, Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk), and Westchester County; $16.00 per hour in the rest of the state — both effective January 1, 2026.

Is there one tipped minimum wage in New York?

No. Tip credits in New York vary by industry and region under the state's wage orders — there is no single statewide tipped rate.

When does New York's minimum wage change next?

New York increases take effect January 1. Starting in 2027, the state rate is indexed to inflation.

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New York Minimum Wage (2026)

Effective January 1, 2026 · verified as of July 5, 2026

State minimum wage: $17.00 / hour (NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester); $16.00 / hour (rest of state)
Tipped minimum: Tip credits vary by industry and region — no single statewide rate
Exempt salary threshold: Executive & administrative exemptions: $66,300 / year ($1,275/wk) downstate, $62,353.20 / year ($1,199.10/wk) rest of state. NY sets no professional-exemption threshold — the federal $35,568 / year ($684/wk) applies there.

Local rates & notes

Future state increases are tied to inflation starting in 2027.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in NYC vs the rest of New York in 2026?: $17.00 per hour in New York City, Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk), and Westchester County; $16.00 per hour in the rest of the state — both effective January 1, 2026.
Is there one tipped minimum wage in New York?: No. Tip credits in New York vary by industry and region under the state's wage orders — there is no single statewide tipped rate.
When does New York's minimum wage change next?: New York increases take effect January 1. Starting in 2027, the state rate is indexed to inflation.

Source: NY DOL (dol.ny.gov/minimum-wage-0) — rates re-confirmed 2026-07-02. Exempt thresholds per NY DOL wage orders (via Proskauer / Seyfarth summaries), verified 2026-06-18.

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