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Florida Minimum Wage 2026: What Changed
Florida's 2026 minimum wage is $14.00 per hour, rising to $15.00 on September 30, 2026 under the state's constitutional amendment schedule, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Florida is one of a handful of states with a scheduled mid-year rate increase, which means payroll systems need to update automatically on September 30 rather than at the start of the calendar year.
Florida Minimum Wage Rate Table
| Jurisdiction / Date | Minimum Wage |
|---|---|
| Florida (through September 29, 2026) | $14.00 |
| Florida (effective September 30, 2026) | $15.00 |
| Federal minimum wage | $7.25 |
Overtime Rules in Florida
Florida has no separate state overtime law and follows federal FLSA rules. Non-exempt employees earn 1.5x their regular rate of pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, with no daily overtime trigger.
Paid Sick Leave and Family Leave
Florida does not require paid sick leave, and there is no state paid family and medical leave (PFML) program. Employers offering these benefits do so voluntarily.
Tipped Wages and Local Ordinances
Florida allows a tip credit against the state minimum wage, and the tip credit amount adjusts as the underlying minimum wage rises. Confirm current tipped-wage rates and any local ordinance questions with the state labor office contacts, particularly around the September 30 increase.
What This Means for Payroll Compliance
Florida's scheduled September 30 increase to $15.00 is easy to miss if payroll updates are handled manually only at the start of the year. Multi-state employers juggling several states' effective dates and rate schedules face real risk of underpayment, especially for tipped employees where the credit calculation also shifts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in Florida in 2026?
Florida’s minimum wage is $14.00 per hour for most of 2026, rising to $15.00 on September 30, 2026 under the state’s constitutional amendment schedule, per the U.S. Department of Labor.
Why does Florida’s minimum wage increase mid-year?
Florida’s minimum wage schedule was set by a voter-approved constitutional amendment that increases the rate each September 30 until it reaches $15.00, then adjusts for inflation.
What overtime rules apply in Florida?
Florida follows federal FLSA overtime rules: non-exempt employees earn 1.5x their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Florida has no separate state overtime law.
Does Florida require paid sick leave?
No. Florida does not mandate paid sick leave or a state paid family and medical leave program.
How should Florida employers prepare for the September 2026 increase?
Employers should update payroll systems ahead of September 30, 2026 to apply the $15.00 rate on time and avoid underpayment claims.
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