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New York City Minimum Wage 2026

Local minimum wage in New York City, New York: $17.00/hour ($1.00 above the statewide $16.00 rate). Full-time ≈ $35,360/year before taxes.

By Sammy S. · Founder · AuthorUpdated for 2026

$17.00

Local hourly

+$1.00

vs state

$680

40-hr week

$35,360

FT annual

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New York City minimum wage snapshot

New York City’s local minimum wage is $17.00 per hour as of January 1, 2026, sourced from NY DOL. That compares with New York’s statewide rate of $16.00/hour and the federal FLSA floor of $7.25/hour. Full-time annualized pay at 2,080 hours is about $35,360 before taxes. Employers must pay the highest applicable federal, state, or local rate.

Local hourly

$17.00

Effective January 1, 2026

vs state

+$1.00

New York $16.00

40-hr week

$680

$35,360/yr FT

vs federal

+$9.75

FLSA $7.25

Key takeaways for New York City

  • New York City minimum wage is $17.00/hour (effective January 1, 2026).
  • Full-time (40 hrs) ≈ $680/week or $35,360/year before taxes.
  • $1.00/hour above the New York statewide rate ($16.00).
  • Federal floor is $7.25/hour — local ordinances can be higher.

Weekly and annual pay at New York City minimum wage

Gross pay before taxes at $17.00/hour — useful for budgeting before opening the paycheck calculator.

Hours / weekWeeklyAnnual (×52)
20 hrs$340$17,680
30 hrs$510$26,520
40 hrs$680$35,360

New York City minimum wage FAQ

New York City’s local minimum wage is $17.00/hour effective January 1, 2026 (source: NY DOL). That is about $35,360 per year at 40 hours/week × 52 weeks.

Yes. New York City is $1.00/hour above the New York statewide rate of $16.00/hour — about $2,080 more per full-time year.

At $17.00/hour for 40 hours/week: about $680/week and $35,360/year before taxes. Part-time at 20 hours/week is about $340/week.

The rate on this page is effective January 1, 2026. Confirm the current ordinance with NY DOL — local floors often index annually.

The federal FLSA floor is $7.25/hour. New York City’s local rate is $9.75/hour higher. Covered employers must pay the highest of federal, New York, or local.

This profile lists the standard (non-tipped) local floor. Tip credit rules, if any, follow New York and local ordinances — check NY DOL for tipped cash wages.

Generally employers with covered employees working in New York City. Coverage, size thresholds, and exemptions vary by ordinance — read NY DOL or consult counsel for your worksite.

Browse every local rate we track under minimum wage by city, or open the New York state page for sibling localities. Rates change; always verify the ordinance effective date.

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