Florida Minimum Wage (2026)
Florida’s minimum wage is $14.00 — $6.75 above the federal $7.25, effective September 30, 2025. Tipped: tipped minimum $10.98. Next change: $15.00 scheduled for September 30, 2026.
The minimum wage in Florida is $14.00/hour in 2026 (effective September 30, 2025).
- Minimum wage$14.00
- Tipped minimum$10.98
- Next scheduled change$15.00 on September 30, 2026
- Full-time annual (40 hrs/wk)$29,120
Source: state labor department / U.S. DOL, verified July 2026.
Scheduled future increases
| Effective date | New rate |
|---|---|
| September 30, 2026 | $15.00 |
These are enacted in statute or triggered by indexing law — not proposals.
Florida vs. neighboring states
Florida minimum wage history
| Year | Rate |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $14.00 |
| 2025 | $13.00 |
| 2024 | $12.00 |
| 2023 | $12.00 |
| 2022 | $10.00 |
| 2021 | $10.00 |
| 2020 | $8.56 |
| 2019 | $8.56 |
| 2018 | $8.25 |
| 2017 | $8.10 |
| 2016 | $8.05 |
| 2015 | $8.05 |
| 2014 | $7.93 |
| 2013 | $7.79 |
| 2012 | $7.67 |
| 2011 | $7.25 |
| 2010 | $7.25 |
| 2009 | $7.21 |
| 2008 | $6.79 |
| 2007 | $6.67 |
| 2006 | $6.40 |
Historical rates from the U.S. DOL year-by-year tables (January snapshots; mid-year changes appear in the following year’s row).
Carve-outs & details
Increases each Sept 30 under 2020 constitutional amendment; reaches $15.00 (tipped $11.98) on 9-30-2026. Sources disagree on when CPI indexing resumes after $15 (EPI: beginning 1-1-2027; NCSL: Sept 30, 2028) - flagged, not asserted. Tipped = regular minus fixed $3.02 tip credit. No state law before 2005.
Frequently asked questions
What is minimum wage in Florida in 2026?
$14.00 per hour, effective September 30, 2025, which is $6.75 above the federal $7.25.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Florida?
The base cash wage for tipped workers is $10.98; tips must bring total pay to at least the full minimum, or the employer makes up the difference.
When does Florida's minimum wage go up next?
$15.00 takes effect September 30, 2026.
How much is full-time minimum wage in Florida per year?
At 40 hours/week for 52 weeks, $14.00/hour is $29,120 per year before taxes.
Sources & methodology
Sources: Florida labor department · U.S. DOL consolidated table · U.S. DOL historical tables.
Verified against the state labor agency and U.S. DOL, July 2026. Wage law has industry- and size-specific exceptions; confirm your situation with the state agency.