New York’s 2017 Minimum Wage Increase and Affected Postings

New York state’s minimum wage rates (which vary by geographical area) increased Dec. 31, 2016, as follows:

• New York City Large Employers (11-plus employees): $11
• New York City Small Employers (1-10 employees): $10.50
• Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester Counties: $10
• Remainder of New York State: $9.70

As a result, the state updated its general Miscellaneous Industry Minimum Wage Information posting, as well as added new industry-specific required postings:

• Building and Service Industry Minimum Wage
• Hospitality Industry Minimum Wage
• Apparel Industry Minimum Wage

Posting and Notice Requirements

These minimum wage postings, also effective Dec. 31, 2016, are available now and must be displayed in a conspicuous place for employees. As noted, the individual posting requirements vary based on industry.

For More Information

See New York State’s Department of Labor Minimum Wage page.