The New York Department of Labor has released its updated minimum wage poster. As of January 1st, 2025, the New York State minimum wage increased from $15.00 per hour to $15.50 per hour. New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County employers (no matter the number of employees) must pay a minimum wage of $16.50 per hour (up from $16.00 per hour). Employers in New York must ensure that their New York labor law posters is up to date with the revised 2025 minimum wage notice to remain compliant with state and federal regulations.
Why Did the New York Minimum Wage Increase?
The minimum wages paid throughout New York State increase every year. As part of the 2016-2017 state budget, legislators enacted an agreement to increase the state’s minimum wage through 2026 and then begin indexing to inflation in 2027. New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County minimum wages also include cost-of-living increases each year of the agreement, as required under New York state labor laws.
What Is the New York Tipped Service Employee Minimum Wage Rate in 2025?
The New York State tipped service employee minimum wage rate for 2025 has increased to $15.50 per hour from $15.00 per hour in 2024. Tipped service employees in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County must now earn $16.50 per hour, up from $16.00 per hour. Under New York State Law, tipped employees who work in New York hospitality businesses receive a certain amount in tips per hour, adjusted annually. Per the state, New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County employers cannot pay tipped employees under $2.75 below the established minimum wage rate for those areas. The remainder of New York State hospitality employers cannot pay tipped employees under $2.60 below the established minimum wage rate for the remainder of the state.
What Is the New York Tipped Food Service Worker Minimum Wage Rate in 2025?
The New York State tipped food service worker minimum wage rate for 2025 has increased to $15.50 per hour from $15.00 per hour in 2024. Tipped food service workers in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County must now earn $16.50 per hour, up from $16.00 per hour. Under New York State Law, tipped employees who work in New York hospitality businesses receive a certain amount in tips per hour, adjusted annually. Per the state, New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County employers cannot pay tipped food service workers under $5.50 below the established state minimum wage rate for those areas. The remainder of New York State hospitality employers cannot pay tipped food service workers under $5.15 below the established minimum wage rate for the remainder of the state.
Employer Takeaways
Currently, New York employers must clearly display the revised New York minimum wage poster for 2025 in an area where employees can easily see it.
Labor Law Posters Online’s updated New York labor law poster now includes the 2025 Minimum Wage notice, effective January 1st, 2025. This all-in-one compliance resource ensures your business stays up to date with all mandatory state and federal labor law requirements.
