New York Minimum Wage 2025 History. While not an exhaustive summary, this article highlights key developments and updates in employment law for 2025. On january 1, 2025, the state minimum wage increased by $0.50 to $16.50 per hour in new york city, long island and westchester county and by $0.50 to $15.50 per hour for the rest of the state.

The state minimum wage increased by $0.50 on january 1, 2025 and is scheduled to increase again by $0.50 on january 1, 2026. The raise is set to take effect on jan.