New York State Minimum Wage Increase 2024. Stitt has set the date for the state question to appear on the gubernatorial primary ballot. Kathy hochul signed legislation into law increasing new york's minimum wage for most employees beginning january 1, 2024,.

Beginning in 2024, new york state will raise minimum wage to $16 in new york city, long island, and westchester and $15 elsewhere in the state, followed by $0.50 annual increases in 2025 and 2026. Stitt has set the date for the state question to appear on the gubernatorial primary ballot.