New York State Minimum Wage January 2025. In december 2024, the new york state department of labor set forth increased minimum wage rates effective january 1, 2024. The increase, which will take effect on january 1, 2025, varies depending on the region within the state.

Currently, new york state has two minimum wages, one for new york city, long island. The minimum wage in new york state is scheduled to increase by 50 cents in 2025.