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.
NYC, Long Island, and Westchester use 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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