New York Minimum Wage Calculator
2026New York minimum wage is $17/hr (tipped: $11/hr). Convert between hourly, weekly, monthly, and annual pay.
Written and reviewed by Konstantin Iakovlev · Methodology · Updated
New York Minimum Wage
$17/hr
Tipped minimum wage: $11/hr
$9.75 above the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr
Hourly Rate
$24.04
Monthly Pay
$4,166.67
Annual Salary
$50,000.00
Pay Breakdown
| Hourly | $24.04 |
| Daily (8 hrs) | $192.31 |
| Weekly | $961.54 |
| Biweekly | $1,923.08 |
| Monthly | $4,166.67 |
| Annual | $50,000.00 |
Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.
What's the minimum wage in New York?
New York uses a tiered minimum wage: $17.00/hr in NYC, Long Island (Nassau, Suffolk), and Westchester County, and $16.00/hr in the rest of the state — both effective January 1, 2026. The schedule rises 50¢ each January through 2026, then indexes to inflation thereafter.
Some local jurisdictions and large employers may pay more than the state minimum: cities like Seattle, San Francisco, New York City, and Washington DC have their own higher wage floors, and many large retailers and fast-food chains have raised internal starting wages to $15–$18/hr regardless of state law. Tipped employees may have a lower direct cash wage as long as tips bring total earnings up to the standard minimum; if not, the employer must make up the difference.
Use the calculator above to convert between hourly, weekly, monthly, and annual figures — useful for budgeting, comparing job offers, or understanding how an hourly raise translates to gross income. For overtime (hours above 40/week), most non-exempt employees earn 1.5× their regular rate; some states (CA, AK, NV, CO) require overtime above 8 hours/day as well.
New York minimum wage: tipped, youth, and indexing rules
- Tipped wage
- $11.00/hour (NYC, LI, Westchester) / $10.35 (rest of state); food-service-only
- Youth/training wage
- None
- Next scheduled change
- Annual CPI indexing each January 1 starting 2026 (S4006-C of 2023)
New York's minimum wage is $16.50/hour in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester County (2026); $15.50 in the rest of the state. Annual CPI indexing begins January 2027 under S4006-C (2023). Tipped employees in food service earn $11.00/hour (NYC area) / $10.35/hour (upstate) with the difference made up to standard minimum from tips. Hotel and resort tipped rates differ. NY has its own overtime rules following federal FLSA.
New York Wage & Rate Details (2026)
| State Minimum Wage | $17/hr |
| Tipped Minimum Wage | $11/hr |
| Federal Minimum Wage | $7.25/hr |
| Difference from Federal | +$9.75/hr |
| Weekly Pay (40 hrs) | $680.00 |
| Monthly Pay (est.) | $2946.67 |
| Annual Pay (2,080 hrs) | $35,360.00 |
Minimum wage — frequently asked questions
What is the New York minimum wage in 2026?
New York's minimum wage is $16.50/hour in New York City, Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk), and Westchester County for 2026. The rest of the state is $15.50/hour. Annual CPI indexing begins January 2027 under S4006-C of 2023, tied to the Northeast Region CPI-W with a maximum 5% annual cap. Tipped workers in food service earn $11.00/hour (NYC area) or $10.35/hour (upstate); hotel and resort tipped rates differ.
When does the New York minimum wage start indexing?
Annual CPI indexing begins January 1, 2027 under S4006-C of 2023 — the 2026 rate ($16.50 downstate / $15.50 upstate) was the final step of the legislative phase-in. The Department of Labor calculates the adjustment annually based on the Northeast Region CPI-W with a cap of the lesser of 5% or actual CPI growth. The indexing freeze was a key concession to legislators concerned about fast inflation in the post-pandemic period.
What is the New York tipped minimum wage in 2026?
Food-service tipped workers earn $11.00/hour in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester (or $10.35/hour upstate) in 2026, with a $5.50 tip credit. Tips must bring total compensation to the standard $16.50 minimum or the employer must make up the difference. Hotel and resort workers have separate tipped rates. Service employees in non-food settings (hairdressers, parking attendants) have different rates. NY does not allow tip pooling between front- and back-of-house staff.