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New York Minimum Wage

The New York minimum wage is $16.00/hour in 2025. Use the calculator to convert to weekly, monthly, and annual earnings.

Updated June 2026 · Editorial standards

Work Schedule

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hrs
wks
Annual Pay
$33,280.00
Monthly Pay
$2,773.33
Biweekly Pay
$1,280.00
Weekly Pay
$640.00
Daily Pay
$128.00
Overtime Rate
$24.00

At $16.00/hr for 40 hrs/week, you earn $640.00/week and $33,280/year gross. Overtime hours earn $24.00/hr.These are gross earnings before federal income tax (~10–12% at this income) and FICA (7.65%). Take-home is typically 80–85% of gross at minimum-wage income levels.

By the KalkWise Editorial Team Reviewed for accuracy Updated June 2026

What is the new york minimum wage 2025 — $16.00/hour?

In short

The New York minimum wage is $16.00/hour in 2025. Working 40 hours/week, that's $640.00/week, $2,773.33/month, and $33,280/year before taxes. New York City, Westchester, and Long Island reached $16.00/hr in 2024; the rest of New York state is on a separate schedule.

This page covers the 2025 New York minimum wage and converts the hourly rate to weekly, biweekly, monthly, and annual earnings for a standard 40-hour work week. It also shows the overtime rate (1.5×) under federal FLSA rules.

How to use this calculator

  1. 1The New York minimum wage of $16.00/hr is already filled in.
  2. 2Adjust hours per week if you work part-time or more than 40 hours.
  3. 3Read your weekly, biweekly, monthly, and annual gross pay.
  4. 4Use the income tax calculator (linked below) to estimate take-home pay after taxes.

The formula

weekly pay=hourly rate×hours / week
annual pay=weekly pay×weeks / year
OT rate=hourly rate×1.5
Weekly pay = hourly rate × hours/week. Annual pay = hourly rate × hours/week × 52. Overtime rate = hourly rate × 1.5 (for hours over 40/week under FLSA).
hourly rate
— The New York minimum wage: $16.00/hour in 2025
weekly pay
— Hourly rate × 40 hours
annual pay
— Weekly pay × 52 weeks
OT rate
— Hourly rate × 1.5 — applies to hours over 40/week under FLSA

Worked example

The scenario

New York minimum wage worker, 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year.

gives

The result

Hourly: $16.00. Weekly: $640.00. Biweekly: $1,280.00. Monthly: $2,773.33. Annual: $33,280. Overtime rate: $24.00/hr.

Common use cases

  • Checking if your New York employer is paying at least the legal minimum
  • Converting a minimum-wage hourly rate to annual salary for budgeting
  • Comparing minimum wages across states before relocating
  • Calculating overtime pay as a minimum-wage worker

Limitations & assumptions

  • These are gross earnings — income tax, FICA (7.65%), and other deductions will reduce take-home pay.
  • Local city or county minimums in New York may be higher than the statewide rate.
  • Tipped workers may have a lower cash wage; tips must bring total pay to at least the minimum.
  • Some workers (farm workers, small business employees) may be exempt from federal or state minimums.

Frequently asked questions

The New York minimum wage is $16.00/hour in 2025. New York City, Westchester, and Long Island reached $16.00/hr in 2024; the rest of New York state is on a separate schedule.

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