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What is the minimum wage in Florida?

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: 2026-04-30

Florida minimum wage is set by Article X, § 24 of the Florida Constitution (added by voters via Amendment 2 in November 2020) and Fla. Stat. §§ 448.110-448.114.

1. Scheduled Increases

Amendment 2 phased in $15/hour:

  • Sept. 30, 2021: $10.00
  • Sept. 30, 2022: $11.00
  • Sept. 30, 2023: $12.00
  • Sept. 30, 2024: $13.00 (current)
  • Sept. 30, 2025: $14.00
  • Sept. 30, 2026: $15.00
  • Beginning 2027: annually indexed to CPI-W.

    • 2. Tipped Employee Minimum

    Florida's tip credit is fixed at $3.02/hour, so tipped employees receive a cash wage of:

  • 2024-25: $9.98/hour + tips
  • 2025-26: $10.98/hour + tips
  • 2026-27: $11.98/hour + tips

    • If cash wage + tips do not reach the standard minimum wage, the employer must make up the difference.

    3. Local Preemption

    Fla. Stat. § 218.077 preempts local government minimum wage ordinances. Florida cities and counties cannot set higher minimums for private employers.

    4. Overtime

    Florida has no state overtime law — the federal FLSA controls: 1.5x after 40 hours/week. Florida does not require daily overtime, meal breaks, or rest breaks for adult workers (children under 18 have specific break requirements under Fla. Stat. § 450.081).

    5. Exemptions

    Florida follows federal FLSA exemptions:

  • Executive, administrative, professional, outside sales (must earn $684/week salaried).
  • Agricultural workers on small farms.
  • Some seasonal amusement and recreation employees.
  • Youth minimum wage of $4.25/hour for first 90 days for workers under 20.

    • 6. Enforcement

    Workers may bring a private civil action under Fla. Stat. § 448.110(6), recovering unpaid wages, equal liquidated damages, attorney's fees, and costs. Workers must give 15 days' written pre-suit notice. The Attorney General may also enforce. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity publishes the annual rate.

    7. Class/Collective Actions

    Florida wage cases often proceed as FLSA collective actions in federal court (29 U.S.C. § 216(b)) because the federal cause of action allows opt-in class treatment.

    This is legal information, not legal advice.

    When to Talk to a Lawyer
    • Your employer takes more than a $3.02 tip credit
    • You were not paid the minimum wage and want to bring a private action
    • Your employer misclassifies you as exempt or as a 1099 contractor
    Related Statutes & Laws
    • Fla. Const. Art. X, § 24
    • Fla. Stat. § 448.110
    • Fla. Stat. § 218.077
    • Fla. Stat. § 450.081
    • 29 U.S.C. § 207
    • 29 U.S.C. § 216(b)

    This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.