New York City Minimum Wage
New York City (approx.)
$16.50/hr
Federal floor
$7.25/hr
As of
mid-2025
New York City sets its own local minimum wage that is higher than New York's statewide rate. As of mid-2025 it is approximately $16.50 per hour.New York City rates change on a set schedule, so always confirm the current figure with the city before running payroll.
The minimum wage in NYC (New York City), Long Island, and Westchester uses the higher downstate New York rate.
When a city, state, and federal minimum wage all apply, the employer must pay the highest of the three. Tipped-wage and large-employer rules may differ — check the official source below.
This figure is approximate and changes periodically — confirm the current New York City rate with the city or the New York labor department before relying on it.
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