USA: Florida minimum wage hits $15.00/hour on 30 September 2026

Florida’s minimum wage rises to $15.00 an hour on 30 September 2026 — 16 days from now. This is the final $1 annual increase established under Amendment 2, which Florida voters approved in November 2020. The direct cash wage for eligible tipped workers rises to $11.98 per hour, while the maximum tip credit remains $3.02. The $15.00 rate remains in effect through 2027. Florida will calculate its first inflation-based adjustment on 30 September 2027, with the adjusted rate taking effect on 1 January 2028.

Effective Date

• 30 September 2026 (16 days)

Published

• Florida Commerce; Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution (Amendment 2, 2020)

Payroll action

• Load $15.00 (standard) and $11.98 (tipped cash wage) into payroll from 30 September 2026.
• Ensure tipped employees receive the required federal tip-credit notice before the employer takes a tip credit.
• Replace the state minimum wage poster at every Florida workplace.
• Review tipped-employee records and tip calculations to ensure employees receive at least the applicable minimum wage.
• Budget 2027 at $15.00 and set a reminder for the first inflation-adjusted rate to take effect on 1 January 2028.
• Review pay ladders and exempt salary thresholds to avoid pay compression between staff and supervisors.

Florida Commerce – Florida Minimum Wage