Current minimum wage in Florida
Florida's minimum wage reached $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, the final step of the increases voters approved in 2020. Tipped workers must receive at least $11.98 an hour in cash wages, and starting in 2028 the rate will be adjusted each January for inflation.
The rate rose from $14.00 (effective September 30, 2025) to $15.00 on September 30, 2026, an increase of $1.00 an hour or $2,080 a year for a full-time worker.
Next scheduled change
The $15.00 rate stays in place through 2027; the first inflation adjustment is calculated on September 30, 2027 and takes effect January 1, 2028.
Tipped minimum wage
Employers may pay tipped employees a cash wage of $11.98 an hour and count tips toward the rest, as long as total pay reaches $15.00 an hour. The federal tipped cash wage is $2.13. Employers may take a fixed $3.02 tip credit, so tipped workers earn at least $11.98 an hour in cash as long as tips bring pay to $15.00.
What minimum wage pays in Florida
| Hours per week | Weekly pay | Yearly pay |
|---|---|---|
| 20 hours | $300.00 | $15,600 |
| 25 hours | $375.00 | $19,500 |
| 30 hours | $450.00 | $23,400 |
| 35 hours | $525.00 | $27,300 |
| 40 hours | $600.00 | $31,200 |
After federal taxes, a full-time minimum wage worker who files single keeps about $27,249 a year, or $1,048 per biweekly check. Run your own numbers with the Florida paycheck calculator or see the full breakdown for $15 an hour.
Overtime rules
Follows the federal 40-hour weekly overtime rule.
City and county minimum wages
State law preempts local minimum wages, so none are in effect.
How Florida compares
Florida ranks #13 of 51 for its minimum wage, tied with 6 other states at the same rate. The federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Florida in 2026?
The Florida minimum wage is $15.00 an hour as of September 30, 2026.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Florida?
Employers in Florida may pay tipped workers a cash wage of $11.98 an hour, as long as tips bring total pay to at least $15.00. Employers may take a fixed $3.02 tip credit, so tipped workers earn at least $11.98 an hour in cash as long as tips bring pay to $15.00.
When does the Florida minimum wage go up next?
The $15.00 rate stays in place through 2027; the first inflation adjustment is calculated on September 30, 2027 and takes effect January 1, 2028.
How much is minimum wage in Florida per year?
At $15.00 an hour, a 40-hour week pays $600 and a full year pays $31,200 before taxes. A single filer keeps about $27,249 after federal taxes.
How does overtime work in Florida?
Follows the federal 40-hour weekly overtime rule.
Sources
- Florida Constitution, Article X, Section 24 (Florida Minimum Wage)
- FloridaCommerce: Required workplace posters, including the Florida minimum wage notice
- U.S. Department of Labor: State Minimum Wage Laws (updated July 1, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (updated July 1, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Wage