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New York Minimum Wage & Labor Laws (2026)
In 2026, the New York minimum wage is $16.00/hour. Overtime is 1.5× the regular rate over 40 hours a week. Below are the wage, overtime, final-paycheck and break rules, plus a calculator pre-set to New York.
$17.00 in NYC, Long Island and Westchester County; $16.00 in the rest of the state.
New York wage & hour rate sheet
2026 rules, sourced to the U.S. DOL and the state labor department
$16.00/hr
minimum wage
- Overtime
- 1.5x the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. New York follows the federal FLSA weekly rule.
- Tipped pay
- State-set cash wage. Tipped cash wage varies by region and industry (e.g. NYC food-service ~$11.35, service employees ~$14.20).
- Final paycheck
- Fired: Next regular payday. Quit: Next regular payday.
- Meal & rest breaks
- Meal: 30 to 60 min unpaid meal (varies by shift timing and industry). Rest: No state requirement (none mandated).
New York pay & overtime calculator
Pre-set to New York. Enter your rate and hours.
Your hours
Your pay this week
OT $30.00/hrGross pay
$950.00
before taxes and deductions
Regular40 hrs × $20.00$800.00
Overtime (1.50×)5 hrs × $30.00$150.00
Total gross$950.00
New York follows the FLSA weekly rule: 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
New York figures are current for 2026 and compiled from the U.S. Department of Labor and New York's labor department. Cities and counties may set higher local minimums, and industry rules vary, so confirm with your state labor department before relying on this for payroll or a legal decision.
Cities in New York with a higher minimum wage
These New York localities set a local minimum above the state's $16.00/hr: