Florida's Minimum Wage in 2026
The minimum wage in Florida is $15.00 an hour, $7.75 more than the federal minimum of $7.25. No increase is scheduled yet. Full time, that is $31,200 a year before taxes. Source
After federal and state taxes, a single full-time worker keeps about $27,249 a year, or $1,048.05 every two weeks.
What the Florida minimum wage pays
| At $15.00 | |
|---|---|
| Per hour | $15.00 |
| Per 8-hour day | $120.00 |
| Per 40-hour week | $600.00 |
| Every two weeks | $1,200.00 |
| Per month | $2,600.00 |
| Per year (2,080 hours) | $31,200.00 |
| Take-home every two weeks | $1,048.05 |
| Take-home per year | $27,249.30 |
Before taxes, except the take-home rows: after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Florida income tax and payroll programs, single filer, 2026 Form W-4, no other deductions. Part time at 20 hours a week, the minimum wage is $15,600 a year and about $14,407 after taxes.
Florida minimum wage rules
Each rule links to the official source. Checked Oct 25, 2026. The federal minimum of $7.25 applies wherever a state rate is lower. Source
| Topic | The rule | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | Florida's minimum wage reached $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, the last step of the $1-a-year schedule in the state constitution. From 2027 it will be adjusted each year for inflation. | Florida House of Representatives, CS/HB 221 (2026) staff analysis |
| Tipped employees | Employers can count only $3.02 an hour of your tips toward the minimum wage. With the $15.00 rate, that means a cash wage of at least $11.98 an hour from September 30, 2026. | US Department of Labor, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees |
| Overtime (federal rule) | Overtime follows the federal rule: non-exempt workers get at least time and a half for hours over 40 in a workweek. Federal law does not require overtime for weekends, holidays or long single days. | US Department of Labor, Fact Sheet #23: Overtime Pay Requirements of the FLSA |
How Florida's minimum wage compares
Florida has the 13th-highest minimum wage of the 50 states and DC, tied with Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska.
The typical (median) worker in Florida earns $23.02 an hour, so the minimum wage is 65% of the median wage. 10% of Florida workers earn less than $14.43 an hour and 25% less than $17.45 (BLS, May 2025, all 9,929,860 jobs). Source
The jobs with the lowest typical pay in Florida, among those with at least 1,000 workers:
| Job | Median hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $13.60 | 38,860 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $13.98 | 235,400 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $14.00 | 9,300 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $14.20 | 23,530 |
| Parking Attendants | $14.26 | 17,670 |
| Passenger Attendants | $14.27 | 2,590 |
BLS figures are from May 2025, before some recent increases. Tipped jobs can show a median below the minimum wage where the law lets employers count tips toward it (see the tipped rules above).
Tax credits and rent on the minimum wage
A full-time minimum-wage worker earns $31,200 a year. At that income the 2026 Earned Income Tax Credit could be about:
| Qualifying children | Single or head of household | Married, one earner |
|---|---|---|
| 0 children | None | None |
| 1 child | $3,259 | $4,421 |
| 2 children | $5,777 | $7,308 |
| 3 children or more | $6,692 | $8,223 |
An estimate from the IRS 2026 amounts and phaseouts; the credit is paid when you file your return. Source
By the HUD guideline that housing should take no more than 30% of income, $31,200 a year covers rent and utilities up to about $780 a month; two minimum-wage earners up to $1,560. Source
Florida minimum wage questions
What is the minimum wage in Florida?
$15.00 an hour.
How much is the Florida minimum wage a year?
$31,200 a year at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or $2,600 a month, before taxes. After taxes a single filer keeps about $27,249.
How much is the Florida minimum wage after taxes?
About $1,048.05 every two weeks for a full-time single filer, after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare and Florida taxes.
Is Florida's minimum wage going up?
No increase has been scheduled as of Oct 25, 2026.
What is time and a half at the Florida minimum wage?
$22.50 an hour for overtime hours.
States with a similar minimum wage
Arizona minimum wage ($15.15) · Maine minimum wage ($15.10) · Delaware minimum wage ($15.00) · Illinois minimum wage ($15.00) · Maryland minimum wage ($15.00) · Massachusetts minimum wage ($15.00) · Missouri minimum wage ($15.00) · Nebraska minimum wage ($15.00)
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Rates checked Oct 25, 2026. Wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.