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Florida Minimum Wage

Florida's minimum wage is set by the state constitution (Art. X, § 24, as amended by 2020's Amendment 2) and rises $1.00 each September 30 until it reaches $15.00/hour on September 30, 2026. After September 30, 2027 it's adjusted annually for inflation (CPI). A tipped-wage credit applies. Always check the current state rate, because it steps up each year.

By Find Local Law Editorial Team · Last reviewed: May 26, 2026

Researched and drafted with AI assistance and verified against primary sources (statutes, Judicial Council forms, and official court websites). This is general information, not legal advice.

This is general information, not legal advice. The minimum wage changes every year — always confirm the current rate, and talk to a Florida attorney about your situation.

Florida’s minimum wage is set by the state constitution (Art. X, § 24, as amended by 2020’s Amendment 2), so it works differently than a fixed statutory number.

A scheduled increase to $15

The minimum wage rises $1.00 each September 30 until it reaches $15.00/hour on September 30, 2026. Because it steps up every year, this guide does not quote a single current figure — always check the current state minimum-wage rate for the exact amount in effect today.

After 2027: inflation adjustments

After September 30, 2027, the minimum wage is adjusted annually for inflation (based on the Consumer Price Index, or CPI), so it can keep changing each year.

Tipped workers

A tipped-wage credit applies, which affects the direct cash wage a tipped employee must be paid. The exact figures move with the schedule above, so check the current rate.

Minimum wage sets your hourly floor; overtime is a separate, federal rule covered in our wages and overtime guide. For the full picture, start at the Florida employment law hub. To get matched with a local Florida employment attorney, connect with a lawyer.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Florida's minimum wage right now?
It changes every September 30, so check the current state minimum-wage rate. Under the state constitution, the wage rises $1.00 each September 30 until it reaches $15.00/hour on September 30, 2026.
When does Florida's minimum wage reach $15?
On September 30, 2026. The constitution (Art. X, § 24, as amended by 2020's Amendment 2) steps the wage up $1.00 each September 30 until then. After September 30, 2027 it's adjusted annually for inflation (CPI).
Is the minimum wage different for tipped workers?
Yes. A tipped-wage credit applies, which affects the direct cash wage a tipped employee must be paid. Check the current state rate for the exact figures.

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