New York Minimum Wage 2026: $16.00/hr
Last updated: 2026-06-02 — Source: New York Department of Labor
In New York, the minimum wage is $16.00 per hour, effective 2026-01-01. New York sets its own minimum wage, and a tip credit is allowed: the tipped cash wage is $10.65 per hour, with tips expected to bring total pay to at least the full minimum wage. Overtime is paid at 1.5× the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek. This reflects a state overtime law.
Quick answer
New York's minimum wage is $16.00/hr in 2026 — $8.75 above the federal $7.25 minimum , ranked #6 of 51 US jurisdictions. The tipped cash wage is $10.65/hr.
Minimum Wage
$16.00
per hour
Tipped Wage
$10.65
per hour (cash wage)
Effective Date
2026-01-01
How New York compares
State vs Federal
+$8.75
vs the federal $7.25 minimum (+120.7%)
State Rate
$16.00
per hour
National Rank
#6
of 51 jurisdictions
Ranked by 2026 effective minimum wage across all 51 U.S. states and jurisdictions. Federal comparison source: U.S. Department of Labor.
New York Overtime Rules
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.