On September 30, 2026, Florida’s minimum wage officially reaches $15.00 per hour for standard non-exempt workers. For tipped employees, the minimum cash wage increases to $11.98 per hour (with employers maintaining a tip credit of up to $3.02).
How Florida’s Minimum Wage Schedule Has Worked
This increase is the final scheduled $1.00 annual bump under Amendment 2, a constitutional amendment passed by Florida voters in November 2020.
| Effective Date | Standard Minimum Wage | Tipped Employee Cash Wage |
| Sept 30, 2021 | $10.00 / hr | $6.98 / hr |
| Sept 30, 2022 | $11.00 / hr | $7.98 / hr |
| Sept 30, 2023 | $12.00 / hr | $8.98 / hr |
| Sept 30, 2024 | $13.00 / hr | $9.98 / hr |
| Sept 30, 2025 | $14.00 / hr | $10.98 / hr |
| Sept 30, 2026 | $15.00 / hr | $11.98 / hr |
What Happens After 2026?
- 2027 Hold: The $15.00 rate will remain in effect through December 31, 2027.
- Inflation Indexing Starting 2028: Beginning January 1, 2028, annual minimum wage adjustments will return to being indexed to inflation using the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W).
What Employers Need to Do
- Adjust Payroll: Ensure all wage rates and automated payroll schedules are updated before September 30.
- Post Updated Notices: Update federal and state employment posters in breaking rooms or employee access areas to display the new $15.00 rate.
- Verify Tip Credits: Confirm that tipped workers earn enough in tips to bridge the gap if applying the standard $3.02 tip credit.
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