Florida minimum wage changes with the work date
Florida’s minimum wage is $14 an hour through September 29, 2026. It rises to $15 for work done on or after September 30.
The cash wage for a tipped worker is at least $10.98 before the change. It rises to $11.98 on September 30. Those amounts use Florida’s $3.02 tip credit. The worker’s tips and cash wage must still reach the full minimum.
The date of the work controls, even when a pay period crosses September 30. That means one paycheck may include hours at both rates. Workers should check the dates on the pay stub, while employers should update payroll before the new rate begins.
Florida uses the federal Fair Labor Standards Act to decide who is covered. The state rate applies to covered work done in Florida. Some jobs and workers follow special rules, so both the job type and current wage notice matter.
The planned steps end when the rate reaches $15. Starting in 2027, Florida returns to an inflation review with later changes taking effect on January 1. Check the newest state notice instead of assuming each future change will come in September.
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Last checked against these sources: July 27, 2026.
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