As of January 1, 2024, the minimum wage in New York City, NY is $16.00 per hour. This rate applies to all employers regardless of size or industry, and employers must pay the full minimum wage, without taking any tip credit.
For tipped service employees, the cash wage is $13.35 with a tip credit of $2.65.
For tipped food service workers, the cash wage is $10.65 with a tip credit of $5.35, applicable only to hospitality employers.
For more detailed information, you can refer to the Minimum Wage Lookup Tool, the Minimum Wage Rate Schedule, the New York State's Minimum Wage page, or use the Wage Calculator to determine the minimum cash wage to be paid to you by your employer.
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- Increase revenue up to 10% with Marketing*
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* Results based on typical Otter customer performance
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