New York Minimum Wage – Changes for 2023

In 2016, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law providing for annual increases to the state’s minimum wage. While this is certainly a win for New York’s lowest-paid workers, the increases take effect at different times and in different amounts depending on factors like where the business is located and the nature of the employee’s work. Here is what is new for 2023:

The state-wide basic minimum wage for non-tipped workers is now $14.20 per hour (up from $13.20 last year). In New York City and the downstate counties (Westchester, Nassau, and Suffolk), the minimum wage remains $15.00 for non-tipped employees.
For tipped service employees outside of New York City and the downstate counties, the minimum wage is now $11.85 per hour (up from $11.00 last year), and the maximum tip credit an employer may claim is $2.35 per hour. In New York City and the downstate counties, the minimum wage for such employees remains $12.50 per hour with a maximum tip credit of $2.50 per hour.
For tipped food service employees outside of New York City and the downstate counties, the minimum wage is now $9.45 per hour (up from $8.80) and the maximum tip credit is $4.75 per hour. In New York City and the downstate counties, the minimum wage for this class of employees remains $10.00 per hour with a maximum tip credit of $5.00 per hour.

At Bashian & Papantoniou, we stay up-to-date on all of the changes to the law that affect workers’ rights, so we can fight to make sure those right are not violated. If your employer has not kept up with the legally-required minimum wage increases, or you are experiencing any other issue in the workplace, call us today for a free consultation.