New York Minimum Wage (2026)
Statutory hourly rate, tipped employee rules, industry wage floors, and interactive take-home paycheck calculations for workers in New York.
The New York minimum wage in 2026 is $16.50 per hour for New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County, and $15.50 per hour for the remainder of Upstate New York. Tipped service workers receive a minimum cash wage between $11.00 and $11.35 per hour depending on region and hospitality classification.
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Industry Wage Floors & Local Exemptions in New York
Two-Tier Regional Structure
NYC, Long Island, and Westchester share the tier-1 rate of $16.50/hr, whereas all other Upstate NY counties operate under tier-2 at $15.50/hr.
Hospitality Industry Tip Credits
Food service workers in NYC/Downstate have a tip credit of $5.50, requiring a cash minimum wage of $11.00/hr. In Upstate NY, the tipped cash wage is $10.35/hr.
Spread of Hours & Call-In Pay
New York requires employers to pay an extra hour of pay at the minimum wage rate if an employee's workday spans more than 10 consecutive hours.
Historical Minimum Wage Progression in New York (2022 - 2026)
5-year statutory increase track record.
| Calendar Year | Statutory Minimum Hourly Rate | Annual Full-Time Gross (2,080 Hours) |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $15.00/hr | $31,200 |
| 2023 | $15.00/hr | $31,200 |
| 2024 | $16.00/hr | $33,280 |
| 2025 | $16.50/hr | $34,320 |
| 2026 (Current) | $16.50/hr | $34,320 |
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### 2026 Minimum Wage Summary: New York * **Statutory Minimum Wage (2026):** $16.50 / hour * **Annual Gross (40 hrs/wk, 52 wks):** $34,320 * **Weekly Gross:** $660.00 * **Overtime Rate (1.5x FLSA):** $24.75 / hr *Data Source: [PaycheckPulse 2026 Minimum Wage Directory](https://www.minimumwage.site/minimum-wage/new-york)*
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Frequently Asked Questions: New York Minimum Wage
Official answers regarding tips, overtime, and local municipal mandates.