New York State Minimum Wage January 2025 Per Hour. New york state will raise the minimum wage by $0.50 in 2025. Beginning january 1, 2025, the minimum wage in new york city, long island, and westchester county will rise to $16.50 per hour.

The minimum wage in the remainder of new york state (all areas outside new york city, long island, and westchester counties) will increase to $15.50 per hour. The new amounts for new york state (excluding new york city,.