Minimum Wage Long Island 2025. After increases by $0.50 in both 2025 and 2026, starting in 2027, the minimum wage will go up annually at a rate determined by the consumer price index for urban wage earners and clerical workers for the northeast region, according to officials. Pursuant to legislation signed by new york governor kathy hochul, new york’s minimum wage will gradually increase through 2026 to $17/hour in new york.
Across the state, outside of new york city, westchester, and long island, the minimum wage will increase to $15 in 2024. Beginning in 2024, new york state will raise minimum wage to $16 in new york city, long island, and westchester and $15 elsewhere in the state, followed by $0.50 annual increases in 2025 and 2026.