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