Governor Kathy Hochul: New York’s minimum wage to increase January 1

ALBANY, NY- New York’s minimum wage is set to increase come the new year, according to the office of Governor Kathy Hochul.

On January 1, the minimum wage will bump up to $16 per-hour in the greater metropolitan area of New York City (including Westchester County and Long Island). Meanwhile, the minimum wage for the rest of the state will also increase to $15 per-hour.

“On January 1, we are lifting New York’s minimum wage to help hard-working New Yorkers keep up with rising costs and continue supporting their families,” Governor Hochul said.

“If you are a minimum wage worker and you don’t see this increase in your paycheck next year, I urge you to file a wage complaint with the Department of Labor to make sure that you are getting the wage increase you deserve.”

Minimum wage earners who do not see the increase reflected in their paychecks can also call 1-833-910-4378.

As part of the FY 2024 Budget, Governor Hochul secured an historic agreement to increase New York’s minimum wage through 2026 and index it to inflation beginning in 2027.

After the initial increase, the minimum wage will increase by $0.50 in 2025 and 2026.

In 2027, the minimum wage will increase annually at a rate determined by the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) for the Northeast Region – the best regional measure of inflation.

Governor Hochul image.