Summary
Starting January 1, 2026, New York will raise the salary minimums that determine which executive and administrative employees are exempt from receiving overtime pay. This change means that some employees who were not eligible for overtime before might become eligible. Professional employees remain exempt, and businesses will need to adjust to these new rules.
Key Facts
- New overtime salary thresholds start on January 1, 2026, in New York.
- Executive and administrative employees will be affected by the new rules.
- In New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County, employees must earn at least $1,275 per week ($66,300 annually) to be exempt from overtime.
- The previous threshold in these areas was $1,237.50 per week ($64,350 annually).
- In other parts of the state, the threshold rises to $1,199.10 per week ($62,353.20 annually).
- Before, the threshold in these other areas was $1,161.65 per week ($60,405.80 annually).
- Employees making less than these amounts must get overtime pay for working over 40 hours a week.
- Employers not complying with the changes may face wage claims and penalties.
