U.S: State Minimum Wage Increases (New York & California)

Multiple U.S. states have increased their minimum wage rates effective 1 Jan 2026, including New York State (NYC/Long Island/Westchester $17.00/hr, rest $16.00/hr) and California ($16.90/hr). Official state labor department notices detail these increases.
Effective Date: 1 Jan 2026

Effective Date

• 1 Jan 2026

Published

• New York minimum wage official state site and California Labor Commissioner site

Payroll action

• Update state entities’ minimum wage pay scales and ensure paystubs, overtime thresholds, and exemption tests reflect the new rates.

ny.gov