Florida Minimum Wage (2026)
Statutory hourly rate, tipped employee rules, industry wage floors, and interactive take-home paycheck calculations for workers in Florida.
Florida's minimum wage is $14.00 per hour, increasing to $15.00 per hour on September 30, 2026, under Florida Constitutional Amendment 2. Tipped employees receive a base cash wage of $10.98 per hour (increasing to $11.98 on Sept 30, 2026) with a $3.02 maximum allowable tip credit. Florida has no personal state income tax.
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Industry Wage Floors & Local Exemptions in Florida
Florida Constitutional Amendment 2 Schedule
Florida voters approved a structured phase-in reaching $15.00/hr on September 30, 2026. Starting in 2027, Florida rates will adjust annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Tipped Wage Calculations ($10.98/hr)
Florida employers may claim a maximum tip credit of $3.02/hr, resulting in a minimum cash wage of $10.98/hr until September 30, 2026, when it rises to $11.98/hr.
No State Income Tax Withholding
Florida workers pay 0% state income tax, maximizing paycheck take-home amounts relative to federal FICA and income tax withholdings.
Historical Minimum Wage Progression in Florida (2022 - 2026)
5-year statutory increase track record.
| Calendar Year | Statutory Minimum Hourly Rate | Annual Full-Time Gross (2,080 Hours) |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $11.00/hr | $22,880 |
| 2023 | $12.00/hr | $24,960 |
| 2024 | $13.00/hr | $27,040 |
| 2025 | $14.00/hr | $29,120 |
| 2026 (Current) | $14.00/hr | $29,120 |
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### 2026 Minimum Wage Summary: Florida * **Statutory Minimum Wage (2026):** $14.00 / hour * **Annual Gross (40 hrs/wk, 52 wks):** $29,120 * **Weekly Gross:** $560.00 * **Overtime Rate (1.5x FLSA):** $21.00 / hr *Data Source: [PaycheckPulse 2026 Minimum Wage Directory](https://www.minimumwage.site/minimum-wage/florida)*
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Frequently Asked Questions: Florida Minimum Wage
Official answers regarding tips, overtime, and local municipal mandates.