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New York Minimum Wage Calculator — BLS OEWS Wages · 2026
New York (NY) · State tax: 10.9% · Property tax: 1.72% · Median home (ZHVI): $470,000
As of · Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Tax Foundation, Census ACS, Freddie Mac PMMS
New York's minimum wage and cost of living index of 107.8 determine the real purchasing power of minimum wage workers. The 10.9% state income tax further reduces take-home pay for minimum wage earners. Housing costs — with a median home price of $470,000 — are a major factor in whether minimum wage provides a livable income.
New York Financial Snapshot (2026) — Minimum Wage Calculator
Minimum wage, median HH income, and COL adjust take-home for the minimum wage calculator in New York.
How the Minimum Wage Calculator Math Works Under New York Law
A New York salary calculation starts with the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) table for your occupation at the state level, then layers on New York's payroll stack: federal income tax (brackets published by IRS), FICA (7.65%), and state income tax at a top marginal 10.90%[1][2].
The formula: take_home = gross − federal_tax − state_tax − FICA − other. "Other" covers 401(k) deferral, HSA, FSA, pre-tax benefits. The calculator below runs this client-side — no inputs leave your browser.
Calc-specific note: New York's floor applies when higher than federal $7.25; tipped workers have a separate state-set floor.
Worked example — New York
New York minimum wage × 40hrs × 52 weeks × (1 − FICA + state tax) gives the annual take-home. Add tipped-worker differential where applicable. Compare against New York cost-of-living to gauge real purchasing power.
Local context: New York
Housing economics in New York. The median home value runs 31.3% above the U.S. baseline for New York is $470,000 per Zillow's home-value index. Effective property tax sits at 1.72% of assessed value, meaningfully higher than the 0.99% national average tracked by the Tax Foundation.
Income and tax climate. Median household income in New York reaches $86,830 per the ACS five-year vintage, pulling above the $78,538 U.S. median. New York's top marginal state income tax bracket lands at 10.90% — compared to the volume-weighted national average around 4-5%. BEA's Regional Price Parity scores New York at 107.8 (national = 100), meaning a dollar in New York buys 93¢ of national purchasing power.
Local context as of 2026-04-19.
New York versus the U.S. baseline
| Metric | New York | U.S. baseline | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value[zillow] | $470,000 | $358,000 | 31.3% |
| Property tax rate[tax-foundation] | 1.72% | 0.99% | 73.7% |
| Top marginal income tax[tax-foundation] | 10.90% | ~4.08% (volume-weighted) | 6.8 pp |
| Cost-of-living index (RPP)[bea-rpp] | 107.8 | 100.0 | 7.8 pts |
| Avg homeowners insurance[naic] | $1,410/yr | $1,754/yr | -19.6% |
How to use the Minimum Wage Calculator
Walk through using the Minimum Wage Calculator with New York-specific defaults pre-loaded from primary sources.
- Pre-fill with local dataEach calculator on this page loads with state- or city-specific defaults pulled live from primary sources (FRED, BLS, Zillow, Freddie Mac PMMS, IRS, BEA). The blue values shown next to each input are the local averages so you can see how your scenario compares to the typical case before changing anything.
- Override the inputs you controlChange any field to model your actual situation. The math reruns in your browser the moment you change a value — no signup, no API call, no data transmission. Hover over the small (i) icon next to each label to see the formula that field feeds and where the default came from.
- Read the derived valuesThe result panel shows the primary calculation (monthly payment, take-home pay, savings projection, etc.) plus the intermediate values that drive it. Each line item is labeled with the formula component it represents so you can verify the arithmetic against any agency publication, textbook, or competing calculator.
- Adjust assumptions and re-runMost calculators have a section for assumption inputs that are easy to overlook — annual raises, expected return, inflation, vacancy rate, depreciation schedule, marginal vs. effective tax treatment. The defaults are conservative; aggressive scenarios usually require explicit overrides.
- Save to "My Numbers"When the inputs match your reality, click Save to "My Numbers". The values persist to your device's local storage (IndexedDB) and reload automatically on your next visit. Nothing is transmitted to any CalcFi server — the saved-state feature is deliberately client-side only for privacy.
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New York Minimum Wage: $15.50/hour
Effective 2025-01-01 · Tipped-worker rate $10.65/hour · $8.25 above federal floor[1]
| Measure | New York | Federal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly rate | $15.50 | $7.25 | +$8.25 |
| Annualized (40 hr/wk · 52 wk) | $32,240 | $15,080 | +$17,160 |
| Tipped worker rate | $10.65 | $2.13 | +$8.52 |
Worked Examples: Minimum Wage Calculator in New York Cities
Same formula, different inputs. Each city name links to its own pSEO page where the calculator is pre-filled with local medians.
| City | Median home | Median rent | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $715,584 | $3,337/mo | $97,334 |
| Buffalo, NY | $278,777 | $1,374/mo | $70,572 |
| Rochester, NY | $273,096 | $1,534/mo | $74,438 |
| Albany, NY | $360,401 | $1,643/mo | $86,072 |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | $350,000 | $2,198/mo | $72,400 |
Sources: Zillow ZHVI + ZORI[1],Census ACS[2], Freddie Mac PMMS[3].
How New York Compares to Neighboring States
| State | Median home | Top inc tax | Prop tax rate | RPP (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (this page) | $470,000 | 10.90% | 1.72% | 107.8 |
| Connecticut equivalent | $395,000 | 6.99% | 1.96% | 104.2 |
| see Massachusetts | $620,000 | 9.00% | 1.14% | 107.7 |
| New Jersey | $520,000 | 10.75% | 2.47% | 108.9 |
| see Pennsylvania | $265,000 | 3.07% | 1.49% | 97.4 |
Sources: Zillow ZHVI[1], state Departments of Revenue / Tax Foundation[2], Tax Foundation property taxes[3], BEA Regional Price Parities[4].
What Changes Your Result in New York
- New York cost-of-living drag:Line-item costs in New York deviate from the US mean by whatever the BEA all-items RPP deviates from 100. Weight your budget toward the state average rather than the national average.
Related Calculations for New York
- New York Salary to Hourly Calculator — minimum wage is the floor on the hourly rate.
How New York Compares
| Metric | New York | National Avg | CT | MA | NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $470,000 | $420,000 | $305,000 | $465,000 | $435,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.72% | 1.07% | 2.14% | 1.23% | 2.49% |
| State Income Tax | 10.9% | 4.6%* | 4.5% | 5% | 6.37% |
| Avg Insurance Cost | $1,410/yr | $1,544/yr | $1,680/yr | $1,440/yr | $1,440/yr |
| Cost of Living Index | 107.8 | 100 | 117 | 125 | 123 |
| Household Income — p25 | $40,021 | $41,401 | $52,753 | $47,545 | $50,000 |
| Household Income — p50 (median) | $86,768 | $83,592 | $99,900 | $113,820 | $103,621 |
| Household Income — p75 | $168,882 | $153,000 | $183,921 | $202,603 | $196,239 |
*Average of states that levy an income tax. 2026 estimates. New York's estate tax has a 105% "cliff" — exceed the exemption slightly and the entire estate is taxed.[3] Income percentiles from DQYDJ/Census CPS 2024[4].
New York Financial Planning Tips
Per BLS OEWS 2025, Minimum Wage Workers in New York earn between $30,420 (p25) and $35,464 (p75), with a median (p50) of $32,240. The national median is $15,080 — New York is 114% above the national figure. Adjusting for New York's 108 regional price parity index, the COL-equivalent purchasing power is $29,896.
New York's cost-of-living index (108) sits 8 points above the national baseline of 100, meaning nominal wages overstate true purchasing power here. When comparing job offers across states, RPP adjustment can shift rankings by multiple positions.
Frequently Asked Questions: Minimum Wage Calculator in New York
How does the minimum wage work in New York?
- The minimum wage calculator runs the standard client-side formula and layers on New York's 10.9% state income tax, 1.72% property tax rate, and cost-of-living index of 107.8. All inputs stay in your browser.
What's the median Minimum Wage Workers salary in New York?
- BLS OEWS reports a p50 wage of $32,240 for Minimum Wage Workers in New York, with p25 $30,420 and p75 $35,464.
What's the real purchasing power of this New York salary?
- A $32,240 salary here has the purchasing power of $29,896 in the average US city.
How does the New York Minimum Wage Workers median compare to the national median?
- The Minimum Wage Workers median in New York is $32,240, 114% above the national median of $15,080 (BLS OEWS 2025). Adjusted for New York's 108 cost-of-living index, the real purchasing-power equivalent is $29,896.
How much take-home pay remains after New York state tax?
- New York's top marginal is 10.90%; effective on median income usually lands near 7.6%.
What's the unemployment rate in New York?
- New York unemployment sits at 4.6% (above the 4.1% national rate).
What is New York's income tax rate?
- New York's state income tax ranges from 4% to 10.9%. NYC residents pay an additional city income tax of 3.078% to 3.876%, creating a combined top rate of approximately 14.8%.
Does New York have an estate tax?
- Yes. New York has a state estate tax with an exemption around $7.16M (2026). Crucially, estates exceeding 105% of the exemption are taxed on the ENTIRE value — a cliff that can cost heirs hundreds of thousands.
What is the STAR program?
- STAR (School Tax Relief) provides property tax savings for homeowners. Basic STAR saves about $300/year, while Enhanced STAR (age 65+ with income under $107,300) saves about $650/year.
Is the minimum wage free to use for New York residents?
- Yes — the Minimum Wage Calculator is 100% free, with no signup required. All New York-specific numbers (median home price $470,000, property tax 1.72%, 10.9% state income tax) are prefilled from public datasets. Calculations run in your browser; no data is sent to our servers.
Does the minimum wage replace tax or financial advice?
- No. The Minimum Wage Calculator provides educational estimates using public data and standard formulas. It is not personalized tax, legal, or investment advice. For decisions with material consequences, consult a licensed professional.
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New York Financial Data (2026)
- State Income Tax
- 10.9%
- Property Tax Rate
- 1.72%
- Median Home Price
- $470,000
- Annual Property Tax (median home)
- $8,084
- Avg Homeowners Insurance
- $1,410/year
- Cost of Living Index
- 107.8 (100 = avg)
- State Estate Tax
- Yes
- State Abbreviation
- NY
Compare New York with other states
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Home Prices by State
Zillow ZHVI across all 50 states
Property Tax by State
Effective rate × ZHVI = annual bill
Household Income by State
FRED real median + percentile bands
Cost of Living by State
BEA RPP all-items + housing
No-Income-Tax States
Full list + trade-offs
Current Interest Rates
Treasury curve + PMMS + FDIC
How we compute this — methodology
CalcFi pSEO pages combine three inputs: (1) the calculator formula itself, which runs client-side so no inputs leave your browser; (2) state-level financial constants from primary public datasets; and (3) national benchmarks for comparison. The New York page uses the property tax rate (1.72%), median home price ($470,000), and 10.9% state income tax from the sources listed below.
Known limits: statewide averages mask large intra-state variance — county-level property tax and metro-level home prices differ significantly from the figures shown. For the most precise calculations, cross-check the output against your actual county assessor and the latest federal/state tax tables at filing time.
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Sources
Every number on this page cites a primary public dataset. Last reviewed (auto-bumped by the next ISR refresh after an ETL run).
- U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division — State Minimum Wage Laws. dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- Tax Foundation — State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets. taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/state-income-tax-rates-2025. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- Composite state financial context (median home price, property tax effective rate, cost of living index) cross-referenced against the primary sources below.
- Census Current Population Survey / IPUMS CPS (income year 2024) via DQYDJ state tools. dqydj.com. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- U.S. Department of Labor — State Minimum Wage Laws — www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) — state-level occupational wages — www.bls.gov/oes. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- Bureau of Economic Analysis — Regional Price Parities by State — www.bea.gov/data/prices-inflation/regional-price-parities-state-and-metro-area. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- Internal Revenue Service — federal individual income tax brackets and standard deductions — www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-17. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- State Departments of Revenue — official bracket + deduction publications (one primary URL per state; linked in the brackets table below) — taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/state-income-tax-rates. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates — www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- Zillow Research — ZHVI (Zillow Home Value Index) + ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) — www.zillow.com/research/data. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) — weekly national mortgage rates — www.freddiemac.com/pmms. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- Tax Foundation — Property Taxes Paid as % of Owner-Occupied Housing Value; State Tax Rates and Brackets; Estate/Inheritance; Social Security Taxation — taxfoundation.org/data/all/state. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- NAIC Dwelling Fire, Homeowners Owners, and Homeowners Tenants Insurance Report — content.naic.org/article/homeowners-insurance-report. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) — real median household income, unemployment, HPI, LFPR per state — fred.stlouisfed.org. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
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