The minimum wage in New York City in 2026 is $17.00 per hour. The same rate applies on Long Island and in Westchester County. The rest of New York State is $16.00 per hour. A full-time NYC worker at $17.00 earns $35,360 a year before taxes.
New York’s minimum wage went up by 50 cents on January 1, 2026. What you must be paid depends on where you do the work and, in some industries, on your type of job. This guide covers the 2026 rates, tipped wages, overtime, yearly earnings, estimated take-home pay and what is changing in 2027.
NYC Minimum Wage 2026: Quick Facts
| Item | 2026 figure |
|---|---|
| NYC minimum wage | $17.00 / hour |
| Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk) | $17.00 / hour |
| Westchester County | $17.00 / hour |
| Rest of New York State | $16.00 / hour |
| Federal minimum wage | $7.25 / hour |
| NYC overtime rate at minimum wage | $25.50 / hour |
| NYC full-time gross pay (40 hrs, 52 weeks) | $35,360 / year |
| Rest of NYS full-time gross pay | $33,280 / year |
| Standard minimum wage on January 1, 2027 | No change |
The 2026 rates apply from January 1 through December 31, 2026. Some industries, such as hospitality and home care, have their own wage rules, so check your industry before assuming the general rate covers your job.
What Is the Minimum Wage in NYC in 2026?
The minimum wage in New York City is $17.00 per hour in 2026. It applies in all five boroughs:
The 5 NYC Boroughs
Same minimum wage rate everywhere in New York City
- MManhattan$17.00/hr
- BBrooklyn$17.00/hr
- QQueens$17.00/hr
- BxThe Bronx$17.00/hr
- SIStaten Island$17.00/hr
Nassau County, Suffolk County and Westchester County use the same $17.00 rate. An employee working 40 hours a week at $17.00 earns $680 in gross weekly pay before taxes and deductions.
The Rate Follows Where You Work
The minimum wage that applies to you is generally based on where you physically perform the work, not where your employer's headquarters is. A cashier in Buffalo and a cashier in Manhattan can be covered by different rates even if they work for the same company.
Is There a Lower Minimum Wage for Trainees or Teens?
No. New York does not set a lower general minimum wage for trainees or younger workers. Lower cash wages exist only in narrow cases, such as the hospitality tip credit explained below.
New York Minimum Wage by Region (2026)
| Region | Hourly minimum wage |
|---|---|
| New York City (all five boroughs) | $17.00 |
| Nassau County | $17.00 |
| Suffolk County | $17.00 |
| Westchester County | $17.00 |
| Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and the rest of the state | $16.00 |
New York uses a two-tier structure: a higher rate for New York City, Long Island and Westchester, and a lower rate for the rest of the state. If you split your hours between two regions, ask your employer how each region's rate is applied, and keep a record of where you worked each day. If the pay looks wrong, the NYS Department of Labor has a free Minimum Wage Lookup Tool that shows the rate for your job and location.
How Much Do You Earn on Minimum Wage in NYC?
The examples below assume 40 hours a week, 52 paid weeks, no unpaid time off and no overtime.
NYC Minimum Wage Pay Breakdown ($17.00 an Hour)
| Pay period | Gross earnings |
|---|---|
| Hourly | $17.00 |
| Daily (8 hours) | $136.00 |
| Weekly (40 hours) | $680.00 |
| Biweekly (80 hours) | $1,360.00 |
| Semimonthly | $1,473.33 |
| Monthly (average) | $2,946.67 |
| Annual | $35,360.00 |
Rest of New York State ($16.00 an Hour)
| Pay period | Gross earnings |
|---|---|
| Hourly | $16.00 |
| Daily (8 hours) | $128.00 |
| Weekly (40 hours) | $640.00 |
| Biweekly (80 hours) | $1,280.00 |
| Semimonthly | $1,386.67 |
| Monthly (average) | $2,773.33 |
| Annual | $33,280.00 |
A full-time worker at $17.00 earns $2,080 more per year than one at $16.00. Want to convert other hourly rates? Try our salary to hourly calculator or hourly to salary calculator.
Hourly Rate to Yearly Pay (Full Time)
Many NYC jobs pay above the minimum. Here is what common hourly rates add up to at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, before taxes.
| Hourly rate | Weekly | Monthly (avg.) | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $17.00 (NYC minimum) | $680 | $2,946.67 | $35,360 |
| $18.00 | $720 | $3,120.00 | $37,440 |
| $20.00 | $800 | $3,466.67 | $41,600 |
| $25.00 | $1,000 | $4,333.33 | $52,000 |
| $30.00 | $1,200 | $5,200.00 | $62,400 |
Estimated Take-Home Pay on NYC Minimum Wage
Gross pay is what you earn before deductions. Take-home pay is what reaches your bank account. The estimate below is for a single filer who lives in NYC, works full time at $17.00 an hour, is paid biweekly, uses the standard deduction and has no 401(k), HSA or FSA deductions. It uses the 2026 tax rules.
| Item | Per year |
|---|---|
| Gross pay | $35,360.00 |
| Federal income tax | $2,063.20 |
| New York State income tax | $1,312.44 |
| NYC resident income tax | $948.55 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $2,192.32 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $512.72 |
| NY SDI and Paid Family Leave | $183.96 |
| Total taxes and payroll deductions | $7,213.19 |
| Estimated take-home pay (gross minus deductions) | $28,146.81 |
| Estimated per biweekly paycheck | $1,082.57 |
That works out to roughly 20.4% of gross pay going to taxes and payroll deductions. This is an estimate, not exact payroll withholding. It does not include tax credits, and your real paycheck depends on your W-4, your New York IT-2104 form and your employer's benefit plan. For a personal estimate, use our NYC Paycheck Calculator, or read how much tax is deducted from a paycheck in New York.
Minimum Wage for Tipped Workers in NYC and New York State
Eligible hospitality employers may use a tip credit. This means the employer pays a lower cash wage, and a limited amount of the worker's tips counts toward the full minimum wage. The cash wage plus the tip credit must always add up to the regular minimum wage.
2026 Tipped Wage Rates
| Worker category | NYC, Long Island and Westchester | Rest of NYS |
|---|---|---|
| Tipped service employee: cash wage | $14.15 | $13.30 |
| Tipped service employee: maximum tip credit | $2.85 | $2.70 |
| Tipped food service worker: cash wage | $11.35 | $10.70 |
| Tipped food service worker: maximum tip credit | $5.65 | $5.30 |
Tipped Service Employees
Service employees are hospitality workers who regularly receive tips but are not food service workers, for example a hotel valet or a hotel bellhop. In NYC, Long Island and Westchester the minimum cash wage is $14.15 plus a tip credit of up to $2.85, which together equal $17.00.
Tipped Food Service Workers
Food service workers, such as servers and bartenders, have a larger tip credit. In NYC, Long Island and Westchester the minimum cash wage is $11.35 plus a tip credit of up to $5.65, which together equal $17.00. Outside those areas, the cash wage is $10.70 plus up to $5.30.
When an Employer Cannot Take the Tip Credit
An employer cannot apply a tip credit automatically. Only hospitality employers may use it (other industries, such as nail salons, cannot), the worker must be notified, and the worker's tips must be high enough to cover it. The employer also loses the credit for days when a tipped worker spends more than two hours, or 20% of the shift, on non-tipped work. If tips do not bring you up to the full minimum wage, the employer must make up the difference.
Minimum Tip Thresholds for Service Employees
For tipped service employees, the employer also cannot take the tip credit in any week when the employee's tips average less than a set amount per hour. The thresholds are:
Tipped workers: minimum cash wage per hour
Updated for 2026| Industry | NYC, Long Island and Westchester | Rest of NYS |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants and all-year hotels | $3.65 | $3.40 |
| Resort hotels | $9.55 | $9.00 |
These thresholds are the same in 2026 and 2027. If your average tips fall below the threshold for the week, your employer must pay the full minimum wage in cash for that week.
Fast Food Minimum Wage in New York
Fast food workers now follow the same regional rates as other covered employees: $17.00 in NYC, Long Island and Westchester, and $16.00 in the rest of New York State. Fast food employers cannot use a tip credit to lower the required cash wage.
Minimum Wage and Overtime Rules in New York
Most non-exempt employees must be paid overtime for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. The overtime rate is at least 1.5 times the employee's regular rate of pay.
Overtime Rates at Minimum Wage
| Regular hourly wage | Overtime rate (1.5x) |
|---|---|
| $17.00 (NYC, Long Island, Westchester) | $25.50 |
| $16.00 (rest of NYS) | $24.00 |
These are illustrations for someone paid exactly minimum wage. The real overtime rate depends on your regular rate, which can include other pay such as certain bonuses.
Example: Working 45 Hours in NYC
| Earnings | Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regular pay | 40 hours x $17.00 | $680.00 |
| Overtime pay | 5 hours x $25.50 | $127.50 |
| Total gross pay | Regular + overtime | $807.50 |
Tipped workers are paid overtime at time-and-a-half of the full minimum wage, minus the tip credit. In NYC, for example, that is $25.50 minus the tip credit, not 1.5 times the cash wage.
Farm workers have a different overtime threshold. In 2026 it begins after 52 hours in a workweek. For more on how overtime is taxed, see our
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Minimum Weekly Salary for Exempt Executive and Administrative Employees
New York also sets a minimum weekly salary for executive and administrative employees who may be exempt from overtime. This is separate from the hourly minimum wage.
| Work location | Minimum weekly salary (2026) |
|---|---|
| NYC, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester | $1,275.00 |
| Rest of New York State | $1,199.10 |
Meeting the salary amount is not enough on its own. The employee must also meet the job-duties tests. Because the standard minimum wage is not changing on January 1, 2027, these thresholds stay the same on that date. If lawmakers approve the proposed March 2027 increase, they could change then.
Federal Minimum Wage vs. New York Minimum Wage
The federal minimum wage is still $7.25 per hour. When both federal and state law cover an employee, the employer generally has to pay the higher rate. In New York, that is the state rate.
| Wage category | Hourly minimum (2026) |
|---|---|
| Federal minimum wage | $7.25 |
| NYC, Long Island, Westchester | $17.00 |
| Rest of New York State | $16.00 |
Will the NYC Minimum Wage Increase in 2027?
The Standard Rate Stays the Same on January 1, 2027
Under state law, the minimum wage is supposed to be adjusted for inflation starting in 2027. However, the law also includes economic "off-ramps," and the state has confirmed that one of them has been met. As a result, there is no inflation increase on January 1, 2027.
| Region | 2026 | January 1, 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| NYC, Long Island, Westchester | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Rest of New York State | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Tipped food service cash wage (NYC area) | $11.35 | $11.35 |
A Possible Increase on March 1, 2027
Worth watching: According to the Governor's office, Governor Hochul has proposed a change to the law that could let the minimum wage rise with inflation starting March 1, 2027. Under the proposal, the minimum wage would become $17.60 in NYC, Long Island and Westchester and $16.55 in the rest of the state. Home care aides would move to $20.30 and $19.30. This is a proposal only. It needs approval from the Legislature, so it is not law yet. Until it passes, $17.00 and $16.00 are the legal rates. We will update this page if the law changes.
Home Care Aides
Home care aides are the main exception for January 2027. Their minimum wage is $19.65 per hour in NYC, Long Island and Westchester and $18.65 in the rest of the state in 2026. On January 1, 2027 it rises to $20.00 and $19.00. The home care rate is adjusted for inflation but capped at $3.00 above the standard minimum wage.
| Home care aide minimum wage | 2026 | January 1, 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| NYC, Long Island and Westchester | $19.65 | $20.00 |
| Rest of New York State | $18.65 | $19.00 |
These are special industry rates. They do not replace the standard $17.00 and $16.00 minimum wage that applies to most other workers.
What to Do If Your Employer Pays Less Than Minimum Wage
- Check your pay stub and your hourly rate.
- Write down the hours you actually worked.
- Check whether a special rule applies to your job, such as the tip credit or home care rates.
- Compare your rate with the minimum wage for the area where you work.
- Keep copies of schedules, pay stubs and any messages about your pay.
- If the pay is still wrong, file a wage complaint with the New York State Department of Labor.
The Governor's office directs workers who do not see the correct minimum wage to file a wage complaint with the Department of Labor online or by calling 833-910-4378. For tipped-worker questions, the Department's tipped wage page lists 888-525-2267. The Department can help recover unpaid wages.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the NYC Minimum Wage
NYC Minimum Wage Basics
What is the minimum wage in NYC in 2026?Click this!
The minimum wage in New York City is $17.00 per hour, effective January 1, 2026. Long Island and Westchester County use the same rate.
What is the minimum wage in New York State outside NYC?Click this!
The standard minimum wage in the rest of New York State is $16.00 per hour in 2026.
How much is $17 an hour per year in NYC?Click this!
Working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks at $17.00 an hour equals $35,360 in gross pay per year, before taxes and deductions.
What is the minimum wage in Brooklyn or Queens?Click this!
Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island all follow the New York City rate of $17.00 per hour.
Tipped and Fast Food Workers
Do tipped workers in NYC earn $17 an hour in cash?Click this!
Not always. Eligible hospitality employers may pay a lower cash wage and count tips toward the minimum. In NYC, tipped food service workers can be paid $11.35 in cash plus up to $5.65 in tip credit, and tipped service employees can be paid $14.15 plus up to $2.85. Together they must reach $17.00.
Is the minimum wage different for fast food workers?Click this!
No. Fast food workers follow the same regional rates: $17.00 in NYC, Long Island and Westchester, and $16.00 in the rest of the state. Fast food employers cannot use a tip credit.
Federal Rate and 2027 Outlook
What is the federal minimum wage in 2026?Click this!
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. New York’s higher rate generally applies to covered employees in the state.
Will the NYC minimum wage go up in 2027?Click this!
The standard rate will stay at $17.00 on January 1, 2027, because a state off-ramp stopped the automatic inflation increase. A separate proposal could allow an increase starting March 1, 2027, but it needs Legislature approval.
Employer Rules and Complaints
Can an employer pay less than the minimum wage in New York?Click this!
Only in limited cases, such as the hospitality tip credit when all legal conditions are met. Employers cannot simply choose to pay less than the rate that applies to the job and location.
Where can I report a minimum wage violation in New York?Click this!
File a wage complaint with the New York State Department of Labor online or by calling 833-910-4378.
Official Sources and Further Reading
- New York State Department of Labor: Minimum Wage
- New York State Department of Labor: Tipped Workers
- Governor's Office: New York State Minimum Wage for 2027
- New York State Department of Labor: Minimum Wage FAQs
- U.S. Department of Labor: Wages
This guide is for general information only and is not legal or tax advice. Wage rules can change, so confirm current rates with the New York State Department of Labor.