Minimum Wage Increase Goes Into Effect Wednesday

For workers who earn the state minimum wage, they will see an increase of .50 cents per hour come Wednesday, January 1st, as the state minimum wage for Upstate New York will increase to $15.50 per hour. For New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, the minimum wage will increase to $16.50 per hour.

The state minimum wage will increase again in 2026 by another 50 cents per hour before being adjusted at a rate determined by the Consumer Price Index for 2027 based on the rate of inflation. More information regarding the upcoming minimum wage increase and additional for employers may be found online through the State’s Department of Labor website, HERE.