New York minimum wage in 2027
New York’s minimum wage does not rise on Jan 1, 2027: it stays $17.00 in New York City, Long Island and Westchester and $16.00 elsewhere. Home care aides get a raise.
- New York City, Long Island, Westchester$17.00/hrNo change
- Rest of the state$16.00/hrNo change
- Home care aides$20.00 / $19.00/hrNYC area / rest of state
- Full-time pay at $17.00$35,360/yr2,080 hours, before taxes
What changes in New York
- The state labor department says an inflation “off-ramp” in state law was triggered, so there is no raise on Jan 1, 2027.
- The rate stays $17.00 in New York City, Long Island and Westchester and $16.00 in the rest of the state.
- Home care aides are the exception: they go to $20.00 and $19.00.
- $17.00 in New York City, Long Island and Westchester; $16.00 in the rest of the state.
New York and nearby states
| State | Now | Jan 1, 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| New Jersey | $15.92 | $16.48 |
| Pennsylvania | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Connecticut | $16.94 | $17.48 |
| Massachusetts | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Vermont | $14.42 | Pending |
See every state’s 2027 minimum wage for the full list.
Common questions
Is New York’s minimum wage going up in 2027?
No. The state labor department says an inflation off-ramp in state law was triggered, so the rate stays $17.00 in New York City, Long Island and Westchester and $16.00 in the rest of the state on January 1, 2027.
Who gets a raise in New York in 2027?
Home care aides. Their minimum goes to $20.00 an hour in New York City, Long Island and Westchester and $19.00 elsewhere.
How much is $17 an hour a year?
About $35,360 for 2,080 hours of work, before taxes. At $16.00 it is about $33,280.
Sources
- Minimum wage by state 2027, StartBusinessByState.com, Oct 16, 2026
- State minimum wage laws, U.S. Department of Labor
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