Florida minimum wage 2026–2027: $15.00 now
Florida's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour, in force since September 30, 2026 – $7.75 more than the federal $7.25. The rate changes again on January 1, 2028; the amount is not announced yet. FloridaCommerce: $15.00 is effective from September 30, 2026 to December 31, 2027; after that the constitution's inflation adjustment applies.
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Florida minimum wage rates
| Who | Rate | From | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most workers (state rate) | $15.00 | September 30, 2026 | official |
| Next adjustment | TBA | January 1, 2028 | agency |
| Tipped workers (cash wage) | $11.98 | now | official |
When does the Florida minimum wage go up?
The rate changes again on January 1, 2028; the amount is not announced yet. FloridaCommerce: $15.00 is effective from September 30, 2026 to December 31, 2027; after that the constitution's inflation adjustment applies. Amendment 2 (2020) raised the rate $1 a year to $15.00; afterwards it is adjusted for inflation.
Tipped workers in Florida
Employers may pay tipped workers a cash wage of $11.98 an hour, as long as wages plus tips reach $15.00 for every hour; otherwise the employer pays the difference. $15.00 minus the fixed 2003 tip credit of $3.02.
Florida minimum wage history
On January 1, 2020 the Florida minimum wage was $8.56; today it is $15.00 – up $6.44, or 75.2%.
| January 1 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $8.56 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $13.00 | $14.00 |
How Florida compares
Florida ranks tied 13th with 6 others of the 50 states and D.C. The average statewide minimum wage is $11.53; Florida's $15.00 is $3.47 above it. Neighbors: Alabama $7.25, Georgia $7.25.
Overtime and pay rules
Overtime follows the federal rule: one and a half times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. A full-time week at the minimum wage pays $600.00; with 5 overtime hours it is $712.50.
Good to know
- Florida's rate rose by $1.00 every September 30 from 2021 until it reached $15.00 on September 30, 2026 (DOL tipped table).
Where to get help
Florida has no state agency enforcing a minimum wage. Unpaid minimum wage or overtime is reported to the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (no state minimum wage enforcement). The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints in every state at 1-866-487-9243, and your name is kept confidential.
Not confirmed yet: The first inflation-adjusted Florida rate after 2027 has not been published.
Florida minimum wage questions
What is the minimum wage in Florida right now?
$15.00 an hour for most adult workers. Florida's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour, in force since September 30, 2026 – $7.75 more than the federal $7.25.
What will the Florida minimum wage be in 2027?
It stays at $15.00 – no change is scheduled for 2027.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Florida?
Employers may pay tipped workers a cash wage of $11.98 an hour, as long as wages plus tips reach $15.00 for every hour; otherwise the employer pays the difference. $15.00 minus the fixed 2003 tip credit of $3.02.
How much is the Florida minimum wage per year?
At $15.00 an hour and 40 hours a week, $600.00 a week, about $2,600 a month and $31,200 a year before taxes.
Where do I report unpaid minimum wage in Florida?
Florida has no state agency that enforces a minimum wage, so file with the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (no state minimum wage enforcement) – or with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (1-866-487-9243). Keep your pay stubs and a record of your hours.
Other states
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division – State Minimum Wage Laws, Consolidated Minimum Wage Table and Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (July 1, 2026 editions), the DOL's history table, and each state's and city's own labor department pages, linked on every state page. Checked October 16, 2026. Rates are for most adult, non-exempt workers; some jobs, industries and employers are exempt or have other rates. This is general information, not legal advice – the state labor department has the final word.