Feb 23, 2026 1 min read

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

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  • Payroll calculations must use updated state minimum wage rates which may differ from federal minimums; some exempt salary thresholds also change.

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