Florida Minimum Wage 2026
$15.00
per hour since September 30, 2026
Florida's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour, in effect since September 30, 2026. Florida adjusts its minimum wage for inflation; the next rate takes effect on January 1, 2028 and has not been published yet.
Reviewed by Slava Akulov, CEO & Co-Founder at Jupid · Last updated: October 2026
Up to 40. Hours over 40 in a workweek go in the overtime field.
Paid at 1.5 times the rate ($22.50 an hour).
Weekly
$600
Monthly (average)
$2,600
Annual
$31,200
Gross pay before taxes. For take-home pay after federal, state and payroll taxes, use the Florida hourly paycheck calculator.
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Florida Minimum Wage at a Glance
2026 minimum wage
$15.00
Since September 30, 2026
Tipped cash wage
$11.98
Tip credit up to $3.02
Next change
Indexed, from Jan 1, 2028
Inflation-indexed
Overtime
Weekly
1.5 times the regular rate
One statewide rate under the Florida Constitution, with no youth, training or small-employer rate.
Local Minimum Wages in Florida
State law bars cities and counties from requiring private employers to pay a minimum wage other than the state or federal rate.
Tipped Minimum Wage in Florida
Employers in Florida can pay tipped employees a cash wage of $11.98 an hour and count up to $3.02 an hour of tips toward the $15.00 minimum. If tips fall short, the employer makes up the difference. The tip credit is fixed at $3.02. The cash wage was $10.98 from September 30, 2025 to September 29, 2026.
Cash wage
$11.98
Maximum tip credit
$3.02
Cash wage plus tips must reach
$15.00
Overtime Rules in Florida
Florida has no overtime law of its own; federal overtime after 40 hours in a workweek applies. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate, so at the $15.00 minimum an overtime hour pays at least $22.50. To work out overtime on any hourly rate, use the overtime pay calculator.
Florida Minimum Wage History
| Effective | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| September 30, 2026 (current) | $15.00 |
| September 30, 2025 | $14.00 |
| September 30, 2024 | $13.00 |
| September 30, 2023 | $12.00 |
Florida Minimum Wage in 2027
Florida adjusts its minimum wage for inflation; the next rate takes effect on January 1, 2028 and has not been published yet. There is no change during 2027: $15.00 runs from September 30, 2026 to December 31, 2027. The state calculates a CPI-W adjustment on September 30, 2027, and it takes effect January 1, 2028.
Florida Minimum Wage FAQ
More Pay Tools for Florida
Florida Hourly Paycheck Calculator
Take-home pay for hourly work, with overtime and taxes.
Florida Paycheck Calculator
Salary take-home pay after federal and state taxes.
Overtime Pay Calculator
Time-and-a-half and double-time pay for any rate.
Employee Cost Calculator
What an hourly hire costs with payroll taxes added.
Minimum Wage in Other States
State minimum wages range from the federal $7.25 to $18.40 an hour in 2026. Pick a state to see its rate, tipped wage and 2027 change.
Official References
- FloridaCommerce, 2026-2027 Minimum Wage in Florida notice (poster)
- FloridaCommerce, Florida Minimum Wage page
- FloridaCommerce, Florida Minimum Wage History 2000-2026 (Sept 2026)
- Florida Constitution, Art. X, s. 24 (Florida Senate)
- Fla. Stat. 218.077 (2026, Florida Senate)
- U.S. Department of Labor: State Minimum Wage Laws
- U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees
Rates verified against the sources above on October 30, 2026. The calculator shows gross pay only. Industry rates, exemptions and local ordinances can change during the year; check the agency page before setting pay. This page is general information, not legal advice.
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