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Florida's state minimum wage will increase to $15.00 per hour for non-tipped workers effective September 30, 2026. This is the final $1.00 annual increase in a series that began in 2022. Starting in 2027, the minimum wage will adjust annually based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) in the South Region. All employers with employees in Florida earning below $15.00 per hour must increase wages to meet the new minimum.
Florida minimum wage increases to $15.00 per hour on September 30, 2026
Effective September 30, 2026, Florida's state minimum wage will increase to $15.00 per hour for non-tipped workers, up from $14.00 per hour. This marks the final $1.00 annual increase in a series that began in 2022 following a 2020 ballot initiative. Beginning in 2027, Florida's minimum wage will adjust annually based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) in the South Region.
Who is affected
All employers with employees working in Florida are required to comply with the new minimum wage. Both tipped and non-tipped workers are covered under Florida's minimum wage law, though tipped employees have a separate minimum cash wage that is lower than the standard minimum, with the difference made up through tip credits. Employers of all sizes must ensure that any employee currently earning between $14.00 and $15.00 per hour receives the required increase by the effective date.
What's changing
Florida has implemented a series of annual $1.00 increases to reach the $15.00 minimum wage threshold:
| Effective Date | Minimum Wage (Non-tipped Workers) | Change from Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-30 | $12.00 per hour | +$1.00 |
| 2024-09-30 | $13.00 per hour | +$1.00 |
| 2025-09-30 | $14.00 per hour | +$1.00 |
| 2026-09-30 | $15.00 per hour | +$1.00 |
After September 30, 2026, the minimum wage will no longer increase by a fixed dollar amount. Instead, starting in 2027, annual adjustments will be calculated using the CPI-W South Region index, meaning future increases will vary based on inflation rates.
What NEO partners and clients should do
- By September 30, 2026: Review all Florida employment agreements and payroll records to identify employees earning less than $15.00 per hour.
- By September 30, 2026: Update payroll systems to reflect the new $15.00 minimum wage for all affected employees.
- Before September 30, 2026: Communicate wage increases to affected employees in writing, including the new hourly rate and effective date.
- Q3 2026 and annually thereafter: Monitor announcements from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity regarding CPI-W adjustments for future years.
