New York State’s Minimum Wage As part of the 2016-17 State Budget, Governor Cuomo signed legislation enacting a statewide $15 minimum wage plan that will lift the earnings of more than 2.1 million New Yorkers, in all industries across the state. read more
We're Raising the Minimum Wage for All New Yorkers. Raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour statewide was a major priority of Governor Cuomo's 2016 Built to Lead Agenda. The Governor's plan takes the needs of workers and businesses alike into account. On December 31, 2016, the first in a series of wage increases took place. read more
The current minimum wage rate in New York is $10.40 per hour. This listed rate is for most employers in New York State. The minimum wage in New York City is $13.00 per hour for large employers and $12.00 per hour for small employers. The minimum wage for Long Island and Westchester Counties is $11.00. read more