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Minimum wage and worker rights in New York (2026)
Official data from the New York State Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Labor, checked on October 5, 2026.
STATE MINIMUM WAGE
$17.00 /hourSince January 1, 2026.
Tipped: $11.35.
Federal: $7.25.
Tipped: $11.35.
Federal: $7.25.
Rest of state (outside NYC, Long Island, Westchester): $16.00Tipped food service, rest of state (cash wage): $10.70
$17.00 in NYC, Long Island and Westchester; $16.00 elsewhere. No increase on Jan 1, 2027 (employment off-ramp); it could rise later in 2027 if the Legislature changes the law.
Overtime1.5× after 40 h a weekLive-in domestic workers: after 44 h. If your workday spans over 10 h, you get 1 extra hour at minimum wage.
Sick leaveUp to 56 paid hours a year1 h per 30 worked. 100+ employees: 56 paid h; 5–99: 40 paid h; 0–4: 40 h (paid if employer net income is over $1 million, otherwise unpaid). Plus 20 paid hours for prenatal care.
VacationPaid out unless a written policy says noNo law requires vacation. Earned vacation is paid at separation unless a written policy says it's forfeited.
Paid family leaveState insurance (PFL): up to 12 weeks at 67% of wages, max $1,228.53/week in 2026.
Your city may pay moreNew York City and Westchester County have their own minimum wage.
Cities and counties with their own minimum wage
| PLACE | MINIMUM | TIPPED | SINCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York CityThe five boroughs (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island). The minimum wage is the state's New York City rate | — | — | |
| Westchester CountyIf you work in Westchester County. The minimum wage is the state rate | — | — |
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