Long Island Minimum Wage 2026 (NY)
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Long Island, NY · Minimum Wage 2026
$17.00/hr
Effective 2026-01-01
Local ordinance
Long Island Minimum Wage vs. New York
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island | $17.00/hr | — |
| New York (state rate) | $16.00/hr | City is +$1.00/hr higher |
Does Long Island 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.
Yes. Long Island has enacted its own local minimum wage ordinance, currently set at $17.00/hr, effective 2026-01-01. This rate is higher than the New York state minimum wage of $16.00/hr, and covered employers in Long Island must pay the local rate. Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in Long Island is $17.00 per hour, set by the city's own local ordinance, effective 2026-01-01.
Yes. Long Island has enacted a local minimum wage ordinance set at $17.00/hr, higher than the New York state minimum of $16.00/hr.
Long Island's minimum wage of $17.00/hr is $1.00/hr higher than the New York state minimum of $16.00/hr.