The minimum wage in NYS has increased!

As of October 1, 2022, the home care minimum wage was increased to $17 per hour and will increase to $18 per hour on October 1, 2023.

There are two wage parity zones, which are based on where the patient resides. The minimum wage in each zone determines the total compensation due to an aide for each hour worked.

THERE ARE 2 WAGE PARITY ZONES: NYC / 5 BOROS -- $17.00 (MINIMUM) + $4.09. THE LONG ISLAND/WESTCHESTER TERRITORY -- $17.00(MINIMUM) + $3.22

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO STUDY

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NYS Dep. of Labor: https://dol.ny.gov/home-health-care-aides-and-wage-parity

NYS Dep. of Labor: https://ux.labor.ny.gov/minimum-wage-lookup/

Wage Parity Experts: https://wageparityexperts.com/what-is-wage-parity

The NYS Senate: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PBH/3614-C