From 12/31/2017 to 12/30/2018, the basic minimum wage is $10.40 per hour in most of New York State.
There are different minimum wage rates for: the fast food industry; Long Island; Westchester County; and large and small employers in New York City.
General Minimum Wage Rate Schedule
NYC – Large Employers (of 11 or more) $13.00
NYC – Small Employers (10 or less) $12.00
Long Island & Westchester $11.00
Remainder of New York State $10.40
For more information on the increased minimum wage specific to your industry, please visit the NYS Department of Labor.
Employers must post a Minimum Wage Information poster in their place of work.