2022 New York Minimum Wage
The 2022 New York Minimum Wage is $13.20.
Effective 2021-12-31Source: History of the Minimum Wage in New York State (DOL)Verified 2026-08-30
Compared with 2021
| Item | 2021 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $12.50 | $13.20 | +$0.70 (+5.6%) |
Who it applies to
Non-fast-food employers and employees in the remainder of New York State outside New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties
What changed this year, and why
The general hourly minimum wage for the remainder of New York State (outside New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties) was $13.20, effective December 31, 2021, up from $12.50 in 2021.
Common questions
- Does the $13.20 minimum wage apply everywhere in New York State?
- No. New York sets different minimum wage rates by region. The $13.20 rate applies to the remainder of the state outside New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties. Those areas had higher rates in 2022.
Who to ask about this rate, and where to take a wage complaint
Workers in New York who have questions about the state minimum wage or believe they are being paid below $13.20 per hour should consult the New York State Department of Labor. The department maintains an official minimum wage resource page with current rates, scheduled increases, and information on how to file a wage complaint. The State Department of Labor is the agency responsible for administering and enforcing New York's minimum wage laws. Employees are protected from retaliation for filing a wage claim or cooperating in an investigation. The department's website provides contact information for regional offices and online complaint filing. Workers should keep records of hours worked and wages received to support any claim.
If you have any questions about New York State's minimum wage, please see the State Department of Labor's minimum wage resource page.
History of the Minimum Wage in New York State (DOL)
How each figure was verified
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History of the Minimum Wage in New York State (DOL)
- Hourly
Remainder of state (outside of New York City and Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties): $9.70 per hour on and after December 31, 2016; $10.40 per hour on and after December 31, 2017; $11.10 per hour on and after December 31, 2018; $11.80 per hour on and after December 31, 2019; $12.50 per hour on and after December 31, 2020; $13.20 per hour on and after December 31, 2021; $14.20 per hour on and after December 31, 2022; $15.00 per hour on and after January 1, 2024; $15.50 per hour on and after January 1, 2025; $16.00 per hour on and after January 1, 2026.
Other years
Every New York Minimum Wage year · Minimum Wage in every state