2023 New York Minimum Wage
The 2023 New York Minimum Wage is $14.20.
Effective 2022-12-31Source: History of the Minimum Wage in New York State (DOL)Verified 2026-08-30
Compared with 2022
| Item | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $13.20 | $14.20 | +$1 (+7.6%) |
Who it applies to
Non-fast-food employees working outside New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County in New York State
What changed this year, and why
New York's general minimum wage for the remainder of the state (areas outside New York City, Nassau County, Suffolk County, and Westchester County) rose to $14.20 per hour on December 31, 2022, up from $13.20 per hour in 2022. This rate remained in effect throughout 2023.
Common questions
- Did the same minimum wage apply in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester?
- No. New York City, Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk counties), and Westchester County had a higher general minimum wage during 2023.
Who to ask about this rate, and where to take a wage complaint
Workers in New York with questions about the $14.20 minimum wage rate or who believe their employer is not paying the required amount should contact the New York State Department of Labor. The state labor office handles wage complaints, provides guidance on minimum wage requirements, and investigates allegations of unpaid wages. Employees can file a wage complaint if they believe they have been paid below the minimum wage, denied overtime pay, or subjected to illegal deductions. The Department of Labor's minimum wage resource page provides information about current rates, exemptions, and worker rights. New York workers should keep records of hours worked and wages received, as this documentation helps support any wage claim. The state labor office can assist workers in recovering unpaid wages and ensuring employers comply with New York's minimum wage laws.
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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