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Paying a nanny, caregiver or employee in Albany? New York's statewide rules apply, and Albany adds local rules of its own, covered first below.
Albany local rules
Albany is outside the New York City, Long Island and Westchester region, so the upstate minimum wage of $16.00 per hour applies, not the $17.00 downstate rate.
Albany does not levy a city income tax. In New York, only New York City and Yonkers do.
New York rules that apply in Albany
$16.00 per hour outside New York City, Long Island and Westchester ($17.00 there)
Weekly for manual workers; semi-monthly for most other workers
New York has a graduated (bracketed) state income tax, so the amount depends on the employee's pay and withholding form.
Full details: New York pay stub rules.
FAQ
Are there local pay rules in Albany?
Albany is outside the New York City, Long Island and Westchester region, so the upstate minimum wage of $16.00 per hour applies, not the $17.00 downstate rate. Albany does not levy a city income tax. In New York, only New York City and Yonkers do.
What minimum wage applies in Albany?
Albany is outside the New York City, Long Island and Westchester region, so the upstate minimum wage of $16.00 per hour applies, not the $17.00 downstate rate.
How much does a pay stub cost on StubzPro?
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For real wages only. Use StubzPro to record pay you actually paid. Never make a stub to show income that wasn't earned; doing so can be illegal. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Figures are for 2026 and can change.