HOCHUL’S OFFICE: New Year will bring another minimum wage increase in New York

ALBANY, NY- New York’s minimum wage is set to increase again come 2026, according to the office of Governor Kathy Hochul.

State officials say the minimum wage will rise to $17.00 per hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island, while the rest of the state will see an increase to $16.00 per hour.

This adjustment of $0.50 per hour is part of a planned series of increases, which will then be indexed to inflation starting in 2027.

As part of an agreement in 2023 between Governor Hochul and the State Legislature, New York’s minimum wage was also boosted $0.50 per-hour last-year and this-year.

If you earn the minimum wage and do not see the increase reflected in your paycheck after January 1, 2026, you can file a complaint online or by calling 833-910-4378.

New York State Capitol image.