As of December 31, 2018, the minimum wage in New York State has been set at $11.10 per hour, which is higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. The previous New York State minimum wage was $10.40 per hour.
New York City Minimum Wage
In New York City, the minimum wage for businesses (11 employees or more) will be increased to $15.00 by December 31, 2018, from the previous level of $13.00 per hour. For smaller businesses (10 or fewer employees), the minimum wage will increase to $13.50 per hour from $12.00 per hour on the same date. On December 31, 2019, the minimum wage for smaller businesses in NYC will increase again to $15.00 per hour.
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/new-york-minimum-wage-2062520
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