Minimum Wage in Florida
The current Florida minimum wage, the tipped wage, scheduled increases and overtime rules, from the official source.
Short answer: $15.00 per hour, effective September 30, 2026, and in effect through December 31, 2027. Starting in September 2027, the rate will again be adjusted each year for inflation, with each new rate taking effect the following January 1. Florida Constitution, Art. X, § 24; FloridaCommerce minimum wage announcement (Sept. 30, 2026)
| Minimum wage | $15.00 per hour, effective September 30, 2026, and in effect through December 31, 2027. Starting in September 2027, the rate will again be adjusted each year for inflation, with each new rate taking effect the following January 1. Next scheduled change: an inflation-adjusted rate takes effect January 1, 2028 (amount to be announced in September 2027). Florida cities and counties may not require private employers to pay a different minimum wage or provide employment benefits (such as sick leave) beyond state or federal law (Fla. Stat. § 218.077: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0200-0299/0218/Sections/0218.077.html). |
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| Tipped minimum wage | Tipped employees who qualify under federal rules must be paid a direct cash wage of at least $11.98 per hour (the $15.00 minimum wage minus a $3.02 tip credit), effective September 30, 2026. Tips must bring total pay up to at least $15.00 per hour. |
| Overtime | Follows the federal FLSA: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek for covered, non-exempt employees. Source: Federal Fair Labor Standards Act |
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FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Florida?
$15.00 per hour, effective September 30, 2026, and in effect through December 31, 2027. Starting in September 2027, the rate will again be adjusted each year for inflation, with each new rate taking effect the following January 1.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Florida?
Tipped employees who qualify under federal rules must be paid a direct cash wage of at least $11.98 per hour (the $15.00 minimum wage minus a $3.02 tip credit), effective September 30, 2026. Tips must bring total pay up to at least $15.00 per hour.
What are the overtime rules in Florida?
Follows the federal FLSA: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek for covered, non-exempt employees.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.