Buffalo Minimum Wage 2026 (NY)
Last updated: · Part of New York
Buffalo, NY · Minimum Wage 2026
$16.00/hr
Follows the New York state rate
Follows state rate
Buffalo Minimum Wage vs. New York
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | $16.00/hr | — |
| New York (state rate) | $16.00/hr | Same as state rate |
Does Buffalo Have Its Own Minimum Wage?
A city or county minimum wage ordinance sets a higher local wage floor than the state minimum, and employers within that jurisdiction must pay the higher local rate.
No. Buffalo does not have its own minimum wage ordinance . Employers in Buffalo must pay at least the New York state minimum wage of $16.00/hr. Follows New York State rate of $16.00/hr.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in Buffalo is $16.00 per hour, the same as the New York state minimum wage, since Buffalo does not set its own local rate.
No. Buffalo follows the New York state minimum wage of $16.00/hr rather than setting its own rate.
Buffalo follows the same $16.00/hr rate as the rest of New York. There is no separate, higher local minimum wage in Buffalo.