Florida Minimum Wage 2026 & 2027
The Florida minimum wage is $15.00 an hour as of 2026-10-25. Full time, that is about $31,200 a year.
Florida minimum wage rates
| Hourly rate | |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | $14.00 |
| From 2026-09-30 | $15.00 |
| January 1, 2027 | $15.00 (no change) |
| Tipped workers (cash wage) | $11.98 |
| Federal minimum | $7.25 |
Earnings at $15.00 an hour
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Per week (40 hours) | $600 |
| Per month | $2,600 |
| Per year (2,080 hours) | $31,200 |
| Take-home per month after federal tax & FICA | $2,271 |
Details
- Amendment 2 (2020) final $1 step: $15.00 on 2026-09-30. Tipped cash $10.98 → $11.98 (fixed $3.02 tip credit).
- CPI indexing resumes: rate calculated 2027-09-30, effective the following Jan 1 (2028).
Sources: flsenate.gov · dol.gov · dol.gov
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Florida in 2026?
$15.00 an hour as of 2026-10-25.
Will the Florida minimum wage go up in 2027?
No increase is scheduled for January 1, 2027.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Florida?
$11.98 an hour in cash wages; tips must make up the difference to the full minimum wage.
How much is $15 an hour per year?
$31,200 a year at 40 hours a week, or about $2,600 a month before taxes.