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New York Minimum Wage Poster
Governor Cuomo signed legislation enacting a statewide $15 minimum wage increase as part of the 2016-2017 state budget. The Minimum Wage rates are scheduled to increase each year on December 31st until they reach $15.00 per hour.
The first series of wage increases went into effect on December 31, 2016, and rates will differ based on region and industry. Here’s a general breakdown:
| Location | 12/31/16 | 12/31/17 | 12/31/18 | 12/31/19 | 12/31/20 | 2021* |
| NYC – Big Employers (of 11 or more) | $11.00 | $13.00 | $15.00 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| NYC – Small Employers (10 or less) | $10.50 | $12.00 | $13.50 | $15.00 | TBA | TBA |
| Long Island & Westchester | $10.00 | $11.00 | $12.00 | $13.00 | $14.00 | $15.00 |
| Remainder of New York State Workers | $9.70 | $10.40 | $11.10 | $11.80 | $12.50 | * |
Minimum wages are also broken out by geographic area and general industry and are different for the following industries:
- Miscellaneous
- Hospitality
- Building Services
- Farm Workers
- Apparel
- Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous Industries
New York City (large employers with 11 or more employees)
- $13.00 per hour – Overtime of $19.50 per hour after 40 hours of work
New York City (small employers with 10 or less employees)
- $12.00 per hour – Overtime of $18.00 per hour after 40 hours of work
Long Island
- $11.00 per hour – Overtime of $16.50 per hour after 40 hours of work
Remaining NY Cities
- $10.40 per hour – Overtime of $15.60 per hour after 40 hours of work
Hospitality Industry
New York City (large employers with 11 or more employees)
- $13.00 per hour – Fast Food $13.50
New York City (small employers with 10 or less employees)
- $12.00 per hour – Fast Food $13.50
Long Island
- $11.00 per hour – Fast Food $11.75
Remaining NY Cities
- $10.40 per hour – Fast Food $11.75
Building Services, Apparel and Farm Industries
New York City (large employers with 11 or more employees)
- $13.00 per hour
New York City (small employers with 10 or less employees)
- $12.00 per hour
Long Island
- $11.00 per hour
Remaining NY Cities
- $10.40 per hour
It’s mandatory for all New York employers to post an updated Minimum Wage Information poster requirements in a highly visible area of the office, like break or lunch rooms.
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*Source: https://www.labor.ny.gov/workerprotection/laborstandards/workprot/minwage.shtm
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