Hourly Minimum Wage in New York

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The state-wide minimum wage for New York is $14.20 per hour as of January 01, 2023.

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Hourly Minimum Wage for New York and neighboring states in 2023

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New York minimum wage rate is $14.20 per hour in 2023. Workers receive a higher minimum wage in New York that exceeds the Federal Minimum Wage of $7.25. The New York minimum wage applies to most employees, with limited exceptions, including certain tipped employees, students or part-time workers, and other exempt occupations. The top 5 minimum wage states in the U.S. are District of Columbia, Washington, California, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
The federal minimum wage is currently $7.25 per hour and has not increased since 2009. Demand for a living wage that is fair to workers is rising. In response to this rising demand, numerous states, cities, and other localities have already enacted or will change minimum wage levels. In the few states with no established minimum wage, the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour will continue to apply.
Based on local legislation, many states have already enacted minimum wage increases or approved increases due for implementation at a future date.
These ever-changing laws, effective dates, and methodologies result in minimum wages that may change at different times or differ dramatically within a state or region. Minimum wage changes can be triggered for a location when these pre-determined conditions change and require careful monitoring to ensure compliance to the latest wage levels.
Salary.com continuously tracks all these complex changes. We can help to keep you informed about future changes and stay up to date on the latest minimum wage levels in your essential locations. Show me more data to view U.S. state minimum wages for future years.

Browse Minimum Wage by Year, and Forecast Minimum Wage Increase Trends in New York

The minimum wages in some states are higher than the federal minimum wage in 2023, including District of Columbia, Washington, California, Connecticut, and others. Many of the minimum wage increases were effective on December 31, 2022. Some states have effective dates occurring at different months of the year. Check the chart to stay up to date on the hourly minimum wage in New York.
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Hourly Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees in New York

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The tipped minimum wage is the lowest amount employers can pay an employee in occupations such as a bartender or server, that regularly receive more than $30 a month in tips. In some states, the tipped minimum wage may be lower than the non-tipped minimum wage because employers can claim a tip credit.
It is important to note that the tipped minimum wage can vary depending on where your business is and the size of the business. In some states, the tipped minimum wage is equal to the overall minimum wage for that state. In some locations, the federal tipped minimum wage applies. In other locations, the state-tipped minimum wage is set above the federal minimum. Tipped minimum wages may vary from state to state and can be frequently adjusted, making it essential to stay informed about the latest wage levels.
In New York, the tipped minimum wage is the same as the state minimum wage. It may be subject to adjustment based on other criteria, such as the size of the business.
See tipped data learn more about tipped and non-tipped minimum wage in New York.

What is the minimum wage in New York in 2023?

New York minimum wage in 2021: US$12.5 (effective December 31, 2020)

New York minimum wage in 2020: US$11.80

New York minimum wage in 2000: US$4.25 ($6.55 after inflation adjustment)

New York minimum wage in 1980: US$3.10 ($10.39 after inflation adjustment)

People's Opinions on Minimum Wage in New York

The New York’s minimum wage is linked to consumer price index, which means, the minimum wage rate would increase along with the rise of inflation and it is re-evaluated yearly based on these values.

09/20/2021

Seeing how New York City has the highest living standards and costs, it is no wonder that it is the first place where the proposed minimum wage rate increases are coming into power.

09/13/2021

The FLSA also contains a minimum wage and tip-credit regulations which certain New York employers must comply with as well, but these requirements are generally encompassed by the NYLL.

09/09/2021

In addition to any New York-specific minimum wage exemptions described above, the Federal Fair Labor Standards act defines special minimum wage rates applicable to certain types of workers.

09/09/2021

We will explore how minimum wage differs by location and by industry to see how much a New York state employer is supposed to pay their workers and the minimum salary you should have.

08/18/2021

Employers in New York are subject to different minimum wages, allowable tip credits, and minimum exempt employee salaries based on where employees work and what kind of work they do.

08/12/2021

The New York State Department of Labor recently published final rule regarding the increased salary thresholds to be considered exempt from overtime as well as changes to the minimum wage schedule.

08/03/2021

Just over one-third (35.4 percent) of those with an associate degree stand to benefit from the higher minimum wage, as do about one in six New York workers with a bachelor’s degree or higher.

07/31/2021

The last several years have seen successful efforts by employees and employee advocates to raise the minimum wage and salary thresholds for exempt employees throughout New York State.

07/14/2021

There will also be scheduled increases to the minimum wage for tipped employees receiving a cash base hourly wage absent any revised wage orders issued by the New York Department of Labor.

07/08/2021

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Minimum Wage by State in 2023