What is the minimum wage in New York City?

The minimum wage in New York City is $17.00 per hour, effective 2026-01-01.

How much is that per year at full time?

At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the New York City minimum wage works out to about $35,360 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.

City / local ordinance · NY

Minimum wage in New York City

$17.00 per hour

Effective 2026-01-01 · Source: governor.ny.gov

NYC (plus Long Island and Westchester) rate. Higher than upstate NY.

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Wage (USD, per hour)

Hours per week

Hourly: $17.00
Daily: $136
Weekly: $680
Monthly: $2,947
Annual: $35,360

Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.

Hourly: $17.00
Weekly (40h): $680
Monthly: $2,947
Annual: $35,360

Minimum wage in New York City: FAQ

What is the minimum wage in New York City?: The minimum wage in New York City is $17.00 per hour, effective 2026-01-01.
How much is that per year at full time?: At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the New York City minimum wage works out to about $35,360 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?: NYC (plus Long Island and Westchester) rate. Higher than upstate NY.