The Minimum Wage rates are scheduled to increase each year on 12/31 until they reach $15.00 per hour. Employers must post a Minimum Wage Information poster in their establishment.
| Location | 12/31/16 | 12/31/17 | 12/31/18 | 12/31/19 | 12/31/20 | 2021* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYC – Large Employers (of 11 or more) | $11.00 | $13.00 | $15.00 | |||
| NYC – Small Employers (10 or less) | $10.50 | $12.00 | $13.50 | $15.00 | ||
| Long Island & Westchester | $10.00 | $11.00 | $12.00 | $13.00 | $14.00 | $15.00 |
| Remainder of New York State | $9.70 | $10.40 | $11.10 | $11.80 | $12.50 | * |
* Annual increases for the rest of the state will continue until the rate reaches $15 minimum wage (and $10 tipped wage). Starting in 2021, the annual increases will be published by the Commissioner of Labor on or before October 1. They will be based on percentage increases determined by the Director of the Division of Budget, based on economic indices, including the Consumer Price Index.
The Minimum Wage Act (Article 19 of the New York State Labor Law) requires that all employees in New York State receive at least the applicable hourly Minimum Wage rate. Regulations known as ‘Wage Orders’, set certain requirements that are industry-specific. The rates contained in these Wage Orders may differ from the general Minimum Wage rate.