New York Minimum Wage 2026
The minimum wage in New York is $16.00 per hour in 2026. That is $8.75 more than the federal minimum of $7.25/hr.
New York minimum-wage earnings calculator
Gross (before tax) earnings at the New York minimum wage. Monthly and annual figures assume you work the same hours every week for 52 weeks. Federal and state income tax, Social Security and Medicare are not deducted.
Note As of Jan 1, 2026 the rate is $17.00/hr in NYC, Long Island and Westchester, and $16.00/hr for the rest of the state (shown here).
New York minimum-wage earnings at $16.00/hr
| Hours / week | Weekly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20h | $320 | $1,387 | $16,640 |
| 30h | $480 | $2,080 | $24,960 |
| 40h (full time) | $640 | $2,773 | $33,280 |
Gross (before-tax) pay. Effective 2026; some cities set higher local minimums, and rates change — verify with the New York labor department.
What New York’s minimum wage means
- 01 At $16.00/hr, a full-time week of 40 hours pays $640.00 before tax.
- 02 Over a year of full-time work (2,080 hours) that is about $33,280 gross.
- 03 Your take-home pay is lower after federal and state income tax, Social Security and Medicare are withheld.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in New York in 2026?
The New York minimum wage in 2026 is $16.00 per hour. That is $8.75 more than the federal minimum of $7.25/hr. As of Jan 1, 2026 the rate is $17.00/hr in NYC, Long Island and Westchester, and $16.00/hr for the rest of the state (shown here).
What is New York's minimum wage per year?
Working full time (40 hours a week, 2,080 hours a year) at $16.00/hr earns about $33,280 a year before tax — roughly $2,773 a month or $640 a week.
Is New York's minimum wage going up?
As of Jan 1, 2026 the rate is $17.00/hr in NYC, Long Island and Westchester, and $16.00/hr for the rest of the state (shown here).
What is the tipped minimum wage in New York?
Tipped employees in New York can be paid a cash wage of $10.65/hr, as long as tips bring their total to at least the $16.00/hr minimum. If tips fall short, the employer must make up the difference.
Do cities in New York have a higher minimum wage?
Possibly. Some cities and counties set local minimum wages above the state rate, and those local rates apply where they are higher. Always verify the rate for your specific city with the New York labor department.
Is this New York minimum wage calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser — nothing you type is uploaded anywhere.
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