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New York minimum wage in 2026
Minimum wage in New York
$16.00
an hour · $33,280 a year full time · about $27,577 after taxes
| Per week (40 hours) | $640.00 |
| Every two weeks | $1,280.00 |
| Per month | $2,773.33 |
| Per year | $33,280 |
Rate in effect on September 30, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor. $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties. Some cities and counties set a higher minimum. Updated November 15, 2026.
Minimum wage in New York after taxes
A full-time minimum wage worker in New York earns $33,280 a year. As a single filer, $1,814 goes to federal income tax, $2,546 to Social Security and Medicare, and $1,200 to New York income tax, plus $144 of state payroll contributions. That leaves $27,577, or $13.26 for each hour worked.
| Hours per week | Per week | Per year | Per year after taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $160.00 | $8,320 | $7,635 |
| 15 | $240.00 | $12,480 | $11,297 |
| 20 | $320.00 | $16,640 | $14,904 |
| 25 | $400.00 | $20,800 | $18,120 |
| 30 | $480.00 | $24,960 | $21,306 |
| 35 | $560.00 | $29,120 | $24,477 |
| 40 | $640.00 | $33,280 | $27,577 |
How New York compares
New York's minimum wage ranks 5th highest of the 50 states and DC. The highest is District of Columbia, at $18.40. 30 states and DC set their own rate above the federal $7.25; the rest use the federal rate.
| State | Minimum wage | Full-time year | vs. New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $16.00 | $33,280 | — |
| Connecticut | $16.94 | $35,235 | +$0.94 |
| Massachusetts | $15.00 | $31,200 | −$1.00 |
| New Jersey | $15.92 | $33,114 | −$0.08 |
| Pennsylvania | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$8.75 |
| Vermont | $14.42 | $29,994 | −$1.58 |
Overtime at minimum wage
Under federal law, most hourly workers must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a week. At New York's minimum wage that is $24.00 for each overtime hour. Five overtime hours a week add $6,240 a year before taxes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in New York in 2026?
$16.00 an hour, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Exceptions: $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties.
How much is minimum wage a year in New York?
Working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, $16.00 an hour is $33,280 a year before taxes and about $27,577 after taxes for a single filer.
How much is a minimum wage paycheck in New York?
A full-time worker paid every two weeks earns $1,280.00 before taxes and takes home about $1,060.64.
Is New York's minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
Yes. It is $8.75 an hour above the federal minimum of $7.25, which adds $18,200 a year for a full-time worker.
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor: state minimum wage rates (in effect September 30, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor: overtime pay
- How after-tax figures are calculated
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