11/10/2026
Planning your 2027 labor budget? Here’s the current New York minimum-wage update.
As of November 10, NYS DOL lists January 1 general rates unchanged at:
• $17/hour in NYC, Long Island and Westchester
• $16/hour in the rest of New York State
Home care aide rates are increasing to $20 and $19, respectively. Industry-specific rules also apply.
A proposed change could affect the general rates, so check for updates before finalizing your plans.
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