New York’s Minimum Wage To Increase On Thursday

Three increases in the minimum wage in New York will take effect tomorrow.

Workers in the fast food industry, tipped positions and all other industries will each receive a higher wage as Governor Andrew Cuomo continues to push for a $15 statewide minimum wage.

“No one who works full time should ever be condemned to a life of poverty,” said Cuomo. “As we prepare to ring in the New Year, we are making a fundamental difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of workers across this state. I am proud to mark these milestones in the fight for fair pay for workers in fast food, tipped industries, and others – but too many home health care workers, airport workers and so many others continue to be left behind. That’s why we will continue fighting for a $15 minimum wage so that all workers can afford a decent life and a decent opportunity in New York State.”

Beginning on Thursday, New York's minimum wage will increase from $875 to $9 an hour.  Fast-food workers will see their minimum wage rise to $10.50 an hour in New York City and $975 in the rest of the state

The base hourly rate for restaurant servers and other tipped workers will increase to $7.50 an hour.