New York City, Long Island and Westchester minimum wage
Minimum wage in New York City, Long Island and Westchester, New York, in effect since January 1, 2026
$17.00 an hour
New York City, Long Island and Westchester sets its own minimum wage, $1.00 above the New York rate of $16.00. Employers in New York City, Long Island and Westchester pay the higher local rate.
The rate differs by employer type; see the table below.
Next increase: none announced as of October 9, 2026. Rates can rise each year with inflation, but statutory off-ramps can block an increase; an off-ramp was met for 2027, so the rate stays $17.00 on January 1, 2027.
Rates by employer
| Employer or category | Hourly minimum | Tipped cash wage |
|---|---|---|
| Tipped food service workers $5.65 tip credit | $17.00 | $11.35 |
| Tipped service employees $2.85 tip credit | $17.00 | $14.15 |
Tipped employees
Employers in New York City, Long Island and Westchester can pay tipped employees a cash wage of $11.35 an hour, taking a tip credit of up to $5.65, as long as tips bring the employee to at least $17.00 for every hour worked. If they don't, the employer makes up the difference.
How future increases are set
Rates can rise each year with inflation, but statutory off-ramps can block an increase; an off-ramp was met for 2027, so the rate stays $17.00 on January 1, 2027.
Exceptions and details
- Covers New York City, Nassau and Suffolk (Long Island) and Westchester County.
- Home care aides: $20.00 from Jan. 1, 2027.
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Recent changes
Last verified against the official source on October 9, 2026.
No changes recorded since we started tracking this page.
Sources
- New York State Department of Labor · data as of January 1, 2026 · last checked October 9, 2026
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