Tax Tip #284
Ralph Loggia • February 3, 2026
NY Minimum Wages Increases in ‘26
Important update for NY employers and employees — the state has announced its minimum wage adjustments, effective January 1, 2026.
General minimum wage
- NYC, Suffolk, Nassau & Westchester Counties (NYC)
- $17.00 per hour (up $0.50)
- All other areas of the state
- $16.00 per hour (up $0.50)
Industry-specific minimum wages
- Tipped hospitality service workers
- $14.15 (NYC) & $13.30 (NYS)
- Tipped hospitality food service workers
- $11.35 (NYC) & $10.70 (NYS)
- Home care aides
- $19.65 (NYC) & $18.65 (NYS)
Employers and employees should review pay rates now to ensure they reflect the new minimum wage increases.
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