New York Jury Duty Laws: Pay, Employer Rules & Exemptions (2026)
Short answer: $72/day, effective June 8, 2025 (up from $40). Statewide. Must your employer pay you? Yes, partial: employers with more than 10 employees must pay at least the first $72 of daily wages (or the full wage, if lower) for the first 3 days. After that, or for smaller employers, the state pays. Updated
| Juror pay | $72/day, effective June 8, 2025 (up from $40). Statewide. |
|---|---|
| Must employers pay you? | Yes, partial: employers with more than 10 employees must pay at least the first $72 of daily wages (or the full wage, if lower) for the first 3 days. After that, or for smaller employers, the state pays. |
| Job protection | Employers may not penalize or discharge jurors who give notice (Judiciary Law § 519). |
| Age exemption | No automatic age exemption; excusal may be requested. (unconfirmed) |
Note: Recent change: $40 to $72 in the 2025 budget. Some county court pages still show $40.
Law
- N.Y. Judiciary Law § 519
- N.Y. Judiciary Law § 521
Sources
- hselaw.com/news-and-information/legalcurrents/new-york-jury-service-compensation-rate-incr
- www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/nys-legislature-increases-daily-jury-duty-fee-40-72
- www.shrm.org/topics-tools/employment-law-compliance/ny-legislature-increases-daily-jury-du
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does jury duty pay in New York?
$72/day, effective June 8, 2025 (up from $40). Statewide.
Does my employer have to pay me for jury duty in New York?
Yes, partial: employers with more than 10 employees must pay at least the first $72 of daily wages (or the full wage, if lower) for the first 3 days. After that, or for smaller employers, the state pays.
Can I be fired for jury duty in New York?
Employers may not penalize or discharge jurors who give notice (Judiciary Law § 519).
Is there an age limit for jury duty in New York?
No automatic age exemption; excusal may be requested. (unconfirmed)