New York Minimum Wage: $16.00/hr
Current minimum wage information for New York, including the tipped employee wage, overtime rules, exemptions, and any scheduled increases.
Data last updated: Jan 15, 2025 $16.00 State minimum wage
$10.65 Tipped minimum wage
$7.25 Federal minimum wage
Key Takeaways
- State minimum wage: $16.00/hr.
- Tipped minimum wage: $10.65/hr.
- Effective: 2025-01-01.
- Scheduled increases: NYC at $16.50 (2025). Statewide increases scheduled annually. Will reach $17.00 statewide by 2026..
Wage Details
Scheduled Increases
NYC at $16.50 (2025). Statewide increases scheduled annually. Will reach $17.00 statewide by 2026.
Local Exceptions
New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County have historically had higher rates; all regions are converging.
Overtime Rules
New York requires overtime at 1.5x after 40 hours per week. Residential employees have special overtime thresholds.
Exemptions
Executive, administrative, and professional exemptions have higher salary thresholds than federal levels. Farmworkers now entitled to overtime after 60 hours (decreasing to 40 over time).
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