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New York's Minimum Wage Set to Rise to $17 by 2026

1/3/2026

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New York's minimum wage rose to $17 an hour in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, and to $16 elsewhere, effective January 1, 2026.
The plan was initiated by Governor Kathy Hochul.
Starting in 2027, future hikes will be linked to the Consumer Price Index.
Nationwide, 19 states raised wages, affecting over 8.3 million workers and adding about $5 billion in earnings, with Hawaii providing the largest increase at $2 to $16.

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Story summary

New York's minimum wage rose to $17 an hour in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, and to $16 elsewhere, effective January 1, 2026.
The plan was initiated by Governor Kathy Hochul.
Starting in 2027, future hikes will be linked to the Consumer Price Index.
Nationwide, 19 states raised wages, affecting over 8.3 million workers and adding about $5 billion in earnings, with Hawaii providing the largest increase at $2 to $16.