State’s minimum wage up 50 cents
Minimum wage increases in New York including from $15 to $15.50 in upstate.
The state’s minimum wage has increased by 50 cents.
The exact rate varies depending on which part of the state you live in.
Upstate, including the Capital Region, the minimum wage increased to $15.50 per hour.
In New York City, Long Island and Westchester County, the wage is increasing to $16 per hour.
On Jan. 1, 2026, the wages will increase by another 50 cents.