What is the minimum wage in Florida?

Under Amendment 2 to the constitution, the rate went up $1.00 a year. It was $10.00 on September 30, 2021, $14.00 on September 30, 2025, and $15.00 on September 30, 2026. Starting in 2027, the rate is adjusted once a year for inflation.

Employers of tipped workers may count a tip credit of $3.02 an hour. That means a tipped employee must be paid a direct wage of at least $11.98 an hour as of September 30, 2026.

The Florida Department of Commerce calculates each new rate, and Florida law requires it and the Florida Department of Revenue to post the new amount on their websites. The Department of Commerce also supplies the minimum wage poster that employers must display.

Florida law lets a worker who is paid less than the minimum wage bring a civil case, after first giving the employer written notice and 15 calendar days to pay. The Florida Attorney General can also bring a case and can seek a fine of $1,000 for each willful violation. For a question about a specific job or paycheck, ask an employment lawyer or the Attorney General's office.

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