New York Minimum Wage Poster Required

NEW YORK STATE MINIMUM WAGE
AS A WORKER, WHAT IS MY MINIMUM WAGE?

brings them to at least the basic minimum wage.

From 01/01/2025 to 12/31/2025, the New York State basic
minimum wage is:

A standard work week is 40 hours. If employees work any
hours beyond that, then the employer must pay them at 1 ½
times the regular wage.

• $16.50 per hour in New York City
• $16.50 per hour in Long Island and Westchester County
• $15.50 per hour in the Remainder of New York State
And, the minimum wage for fast food workers* is:
• $16.50 per hour in all of New York City, Long Island and
Westchester County
• $15.50 per hour in the rest of New York State
Private sector employees in the state, including
domestic workers (in most cases), must receive the
basic minimum wage.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
The basic rate may change under rules known as “wage
orders” that set minimum pay for jobs in:
• The hospitality, building service and farming industries
• All other industries and occupations
The wage orders set:
• Hourly rates
• Overtime rates
• Credits for meals and lodging, if supplied by
the employer
The Hospitality wage order sets lower hourly minimum pay
rates if workers regularly receive tips. Wage orders are
published on the Department of Labor website at
www.labor.ny.gov/minimumwage.

AS AN EMPLOYER, HOW DO I COMPLY WITH
ALL ASPECTS OF MINIMUM WAGE LAW?
The Labor Department helps collect back wages for
workers who have not received the minimum wage.
Employers that break the Minimum Wage Law may be
subject to orders to pay:
• Back wages
• Interest
• Liquidated damages
• Fines
They may also be subject to criminal prosecution and
penalties. The fines for violations can total up to 200
percent of the missing wages. They may also have to pay
16 percent interest on the unpaid wages.
Employers must place a Minimum Wage poster in their
place of business where workers can see it.
Employers with questions or concerns about obeying the
Minimum Wage Law can contact the Labor Department at
888-469-7365 for help, between 8 am and 5 pm, Monday
through Friday.
*A fast food worker is any person employed or permitted
to work at, or for, a fast food establishment by any
employer where such person’s job duties include at least
one of the following: customer service, cooking, food or
drink preparation, delivery, security, stocking supplies or
equipment, cleaning, or routine maintenance.

When workers take care of their own required uniforms,
they must be paid an added amount over minimum wage.
Employees who do piecework should be paid at a rate that
P700 (11/24)

The New York State Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.
Auxiliary aides and services are available upon request and free of charge to individuals with disabilities TTY/TDD 711 or 1-800-662-1220 (English) / 1-877-662-4886.