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Minimum wage.

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Florida minimum wage

$15.00 per hour

Effective September 30, 2026, the Florida minimum wage is $15.00 per hour (Florida Department of Commerce, FloridaJobs.org).

Employee threshold: 0+ employees in Florida · All industries
Effective
Sep 30, 2026
Official source: Florida Department of Commerce — Florida Minimum Wage (FloridaJobs.org) Last checked Nov 1, 2026
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Thresholds, dates & upcoming changes

Jurisdiction / rule Requirement Employees / industry Effective / status Official source / last checked
Florida
Florida minimum wage 		$15.00 per hour 0–any employees
All industries 		Sep 30, 2026
Current 		Florida Department of Commerce — Florida Minimum Wage (FloridaJobs.org)
Checked Nov 1, 2026
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What changed in Florida?

Florida minimum wage

Florida · Minimum wage

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title: Not previously published → Florida minimum wage
summary: Not previously published → Effective September 30, 2026, the Florida minimum wage is $15.00 per hour (Florida Department of Commerce, FloridaJobs.org).
value text: Not previously published → $15.00 per hour
value numeric: Not previously published → 15
effective date: Not previously published → 2026-09-30 00:00:00
status: Not previously published → active
min employees: Not previously published → 0
industry: Not previously published → Removed
Source: Florida Department of Commerce — Florida Minimum Wage (FloridaJobs.org) · Effective Sep 30, 2026 · Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · View current requirement →
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions employers ask about Minimum wage in Florida

What is the Florida minimum wage requirement for 0+ employees?

$15.00 per hour. Effective September 30, 2026, the Florida minimum wage is $15.00 per hour (Florida Department of Commerce, FloridaJobs.org).

When did Florida minimum wage take effect?

Effective September 30, 2026. Source: Florida Department of Commerce — Florida Minimum Wage (FloridaJobs.org). Last checked November 1, 2026.

Who must follow Florida minimum wage?

Employers with 0 or more employees in Florida across all industries.

What is the penalty for violating Florida minimum wage?

No penalty information has been published in this entry. Consult the official source.

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