Statutory minimum wage in Florida (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Florida's minimum wage reached $15.00 an hour on 30 September 2026 under the state constitution. From 2027 it is adjusted for inflation, with each new rate taking effect the following 1 January.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| National statutory minimum wageEmployees | Yes [1] |
| Current adult minimum wage (gross)Employees | $15.00 per hour [1] |
| Age bands, reduced rates and exclusionsEmployees | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Next scheduled changeEmployees | 1 January 2028 [1] |
| Amount from next change (gross)Employees | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Minimum cash wage for tipped workersEmployees | For tipped employees who qualify for the federal tip credit, employers may count tips towards the minimum wage up to the amount of the federal (FLSA) tip credit allowed in 2003; wages plus tips must reach the $15.00 minimum wage. [1] |
| Higher local minimum wagesEmployees | Cities and counties may not require private employers to pay a local minimum wage (Fla. Stat. 218.077). They may set wages only for their own staff and for employers receiving a direct tax abatement or subsidy; from 30 September 2026 no longer for contractors. [2] |
Notes
- The constitution raised the rate by $1.00 each 30 September until it reached $15.00 on 30 September 2026. The US Department of Labor's state page (updated 1 July 2026) still showed $14.00, which was the rate until that date. Some local governments set rates above the state minimum; the US Department of Labor page does not show these.
- From 30 September 2027 the rate is adjusted for inflation (CPI-W) and each adjusted rate takes effect on the following 1 January. The amount is not known in advance.
Sources
- Florida Legislature (Florida Senate): The Florida Constitution, Article X, Section 24 (Florida minimum wage) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- The Florida Senate: Florida Statutes 2025, 218.077 Wage and employment benefits requirements by political subdivisions; restrictions (consulted 10 October 2026) · all sources
National rules that also apply
These rules are set at national level in the United States and apply here too, alongside the rules above. All national rules for the United States
| National statutory minimum wage | Yes (source: U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo)) |
|---|---|
| Current adult minimum wage (gross) | $7.25 per hour (source: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division) |
| Age bands, reduced rates and exclusions | A new employee under 20 years of age may be paid not less than $4.25 an hour during the first 90 consecutive calendar days of employment with an employer. (source: U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo)) |
Florida and neighbouring states
| State | National statutory minimum wage | Current adult minimum wage (gross) | Age bands, reduced rates and exclusions | Next scheduled change | Amount from next change (gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | Yes | $15.00 per hour (from 30 Sep 2026) | ⚠ Not yet verified | 1 January 2028 | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Alabama | No state minimum wage law | Federal $7.25 per hour | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Georgia | Yes | $5.15 per hour (state; federal $7.25) | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
More rules in Florida
- CannabisPossession for personal use: Criminal offence (misdemeanour up to 20 g) · Growing at home: Prohibited, including for patients
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 30 mph · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 55 mph
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 (after 12 months on a learner's licence) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 15 (learner's licence)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Class 1-3, bicycle rules · Minimum age: None (local may set)
- Fireworks
- Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: Common pocketknife is not a 'weapon' · Locking or one-handed knives: Only ballistic knives banned outright
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Texting only · Hands-free use: Hands-free allowed
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Under 18 only
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 21 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 21
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 21+ · Minimum age to buy spirits: 21+
- Drink-driving limitsBlood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers: 0.08% · Lower limit for novice or young drivers: 0.02% (under 21)
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