Key Points
Minimum wage rates in New York State depend on where you work and the type of work you do.
- The statewide minimum wage rate will not change on January 1, 2027.
- The minimum wage for home care aides will increase on January 1, 2027.
- Governor Hochul has proposed a change to the law that could allow minimum wage rates to rise with inflation starting March 1, 2027, if the Legislature approves it. Employers should be aware of this potential change and plan ahead.
Standard Minimum Wage Rates on January 1, 2027
On January 1, 2027, New York’s minimum wage will stay the same:
- $17.00 per hour in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County
- $16.00 per hour in the rest of New York State
Under New York Law, minimum wage rates can increase each year based on inflation. The law also includes certain conditions, known as “off-ramps," that can prevent an automatic increase.
One of the off-ramps conditions has been met for 2027, so the minimum wage will not receive an inflation-based increase on January 1, 2027.
Home Care Minimum Wage on January 1, 2027
On January 1, 2027, the minimum wage for home care aides will increase to:
- $20.00 per hour in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County
- $19.00 per hour in the rest of New York State
Home care minimum wage rates are adjusted for inflation, but are capped at $3.00 above the standard minimum wage.
Proposed Increase on March 1, 2027
Governor Hochul is proposing a change to the law’s off-ramp provisions that would allow workers to receive the inflation-based wage increase. If approved by the State Legislature, new rates would take effect on March 1, 2027.
Under the Governor’s proposal, the minimum wage would increase to:
- $17.60 per hour in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County
- $16.55 per hour in the rest of New York State
The minimum wage for home care aides would increase to:
- $20.30 per hour in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County
- $19.30 per hour in the rest of New York State