Florida's minimum wage stays at $15.00 per hour through December 31, 2027. There is no raise on September 30, 2027. The next change takes effect on January 1, 2028, and the amount has not been set yet. Tipped employees must be paid at least $11.98 per hour in cash wages (the tip credit is fixed at $3.02).
Florida's last raise took effect on September 30, 2026, so many websites assume the next one comes on September 30, 2027. It does not. Under the Florida Constitution, the $15.00 rate stays in place through 2027. On September 30, 2027, the state calculates an inflation adjustment (CPI-W), and the new rate takes effect on January 1, 2028.
| Date | Minimum wage | Tipped cash wage | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $15.00 | $11.98 | In effect |
| Sep 30, 2027 | $15.00 (no change) | $11.98 (no change) | Inflation adjustment calculated |
| Jan 1, 2028 | Not yet set | Not yet set | Next change |
We will add a 2028 cost calculator once Florida publishes the January 1, 2028 rate.
Raising wages on September 30, 2027 because a website said so. The rate stays $15.00 until January 1, 2028.
Using a different tip credit. Florida's tip credit is fixed at $3.02, so the tipped cash wage is $11.98.
Looking for a city rate. Florida cities and counties cannot set their own minimum wage for private businesses.
No. It stays $15.00 per hour through December 31, 2027.
No. September 30, 2027 is when the inflation adjustment is calculated. The new rate takes effect on January 1, 2028.
$11.98 per hour in cash wages. Florida's tip credit is fixed at $3.02. If tips plus $11.98 do not reach $15.00 per hour, the employer must pay the difference.
It has not been set. It will be based on inflation (CPI-W) and take effect January 1, 2028. We will update this page when Florida announces it.
No. Florida Statutes section 218.077 prevents cities and counties from setting their own minimum wage for private businesses.
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