If you work in Florida, thanks to the 2020 amendment, the minimum wage has increased year after year and will continue to rise until it reaches $15 per hour in 2026.
The process is gradual and predictable: it is a $1 increase per year, always effective on September 30, beginning in 2021 with a rise from $8.56 to $10 and continuing until it reaches the current $13 in 2024.
Furthermore, this regulation applies to tipped workers, resulting in an annual increase in their base salary.
Minimum wage increase schedule until 2026
Until September 30, 2024: the minimum wage was $12.00/h.
From September 30, 2024: increased to $13.00/h, while the minimum wage for tipped workers rose to $9.98/h.
Upcoming event: September 30, 2025 minimum wage increase to $14.00/h, with a tipped minimum of $10.98/h.
Final goal: by September 30, 2026, the minimum wage will reach $15.00/h, and tipped workers will receive $11.98/h.
After 2026, adjustments will continue according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to protect your purchasing power.
Comparison with the federal minimum wage and other states
Although the federal minimum wage remains $7.25 per hour, Florida has adopted a significantly higher rate. In fact, by September 2025, it will be nearly twice the national minimum.
Benefits for workers after Florida minimum wage increase
Better purchasing power: With $14/h or $15/h, many families will be able to cover essential expenses more easily than before.
Protection against inflation: the minimum wage indexed after 2026 will safeguard your real income.
Boost to the labor market: companies and workers will have more economic stability and less turnover.
Florida is moving toward a $15/h minimum wage by 2026, having reached $13/h in September 2024 and with steps secured in 2025 and 2026, all to improve the quality of life for its citizens.
If you work for tips, check your receipts or records to ensure that you are paid at least the tipping minimum. Inquire with your union or community about local clauses or supplementary benefits. Keep receipts in case of a labor review or inspection.
