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Minimum Wage in Florida

Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 per hour on September 30, 2026, the tipped cash wage is $11.98 (a $3.02 tip credit), and the first inflation adjustment takes effect January 1, 2028.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Florida at a glance

Minimum wage (per hour)
$15.00
Effective September 30, 2026, the last step of the 2020 constitutional amendment.
Tipped cash wage (per hour)
$11.98
Employers may credit tips up to the 2003 federal tip credit of $3.02.
Next scheduled increase
Inflation adjustment on January 1, 2028
The adjusted rate is calculated on September 30, 2027 and each September 30 after, and takes effect the following January 1.

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The rules in Florida

What is the minimum wage in Florida in 2026?

Minimum wage (per hour) in Florida: $15.00. Effective September 30, 2026, the last step of the 2020 constitutional amendment.

What is the minimum cash wage for tipped employees in Florida?

Tipped cash wage (per hour) in Florida: $11.98. Employers may credit tips up to the 2003 federal tip credit of $3.02.

When is the next minimum wage increase in Florida?

Next scheduled increase in Florida: Inflation adjustment on January 1, 2028. The adjusted rate is calculated on September 30, 2027 and each September 30 after, and takes effect the following January 1.

Where do the Florida minimum wage laws come from?

The rules above come from Fla. Const. art. X, s. 24. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

The rate rose by $1.00 each September 30 from 2021 until it reached $15.00 in 2026.

What this means in practice

Check which rate applies before setting pay. Coverage rules, employer size thresholds, and exemptions for certain jobs or industries differ, and a local ordinance may require more than the state rate. The statute linked on each state page is the starting point.

Where a lower tipped cash wage is allowed, the employer usually must make up the difference whenever tips fall short of the full minimum wage for the pay period. Keeping accurate records of hours worked and tips reported helps show that every pay period met the minimum.

Rates can change on fixed dates, often January 1 or July 1, and some states adjust them each year for inflation. Reviewing pay rates, offer letters, and employment contracts ahead of each scheduled change helps avoid underpayment claims.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.