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Phil Murphy leaves office. 00 for employees in the rest of the state, beginning January 1 Dec 5, 2025 · In New York City, Westchester and Long Island, minimum wage will rise to $17 per hour in 2026. 50 to $16. † State minimum wage is lower than the federal minimum wage. Jan 1, 2026 · The minimum wage in New York State is set to increase to $17. 1, 2026, rising to $17 per hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island. Dec 22, 2025 · Governor Hochul has announced the state’s minimum wage is set to go up again on January 1, 2026, marking the third straight year of increases. 25 an hour) and overtime pay. 00 for employees in the rest of the state, beginning January 1, 2026, along with several other wage credit adjustments affecting employers. Jan 12, 2026 · New York laws that took effect Jan.