Under the terms of the New York State Budget, the minimum wage will rise under a phased-in schedule in different regions of the state. The budget language amended section 652 of the Labor Law, and follow the schedule detailed in the table below.
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General Minimum Wage Rate Schedule |
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Location |
12/31/2016 |
12/31/2017 |
12/31/2018 |
12/31/2019 |
12/31/2020 |
2021* |
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NYC – Large Employers (11 or more) |
$11.00 |
$13.00 |
$15.00 |
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NYC – Small Employers (10 or less) |
$10.50 |
$12.00 |
$13.50 |
$15.00 |
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Long Island & Westchester |
$10.00 |
$11.00 |
$12.00 |
$13.00 |
$14.00 |
$15.00 |
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Remainder of New York State |
$9.70 |
$10.40 |
$11.10 |
$11.80 |
$12.50 |
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Effect on Tipped Employees
While the minimum wage for tipped employees of $7.50 per hour is not scheduled to increase until 12/31/19, the Tip Credit amount will rise at the same rate as the minimum wage ($0.70 on 12/31/17 and $0.70 on 12/31/18).
For example, food service workers can continue to be paid at $7.50 per hour, but the tip credit will increase to $2.90 per hour on 12/31/17. That means that these workers will need to earn at least $2.90 in tips for each hour worked in order for the employer to pay them at $10.40 per hour.
For more information, visit:
NY Dept of Labor – Labor Standards website on Wage & Hour Law
