Florida is one of the states that will raise the minimum wage in 2026. The “Sunshine State” is also part of the list of entities that have an amount higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25, which has not increased in 16 years.
The last increase in Florida occurred this year. On September 30, state workers had an increase in the minimum wage of $1, thanks to an amendment approved by voters in 2020, which left the amount at 14 dollars per hour and $10.98 for tipped employees.
New Florida minimum wage amount for 2026
The objective of the amendment was to achieve the $15 per hour by 2026. The $1 increases began in September 2021, when the minimum wage rose to $10 an hour, and will end next year. In 2022, it increased to $11; in 2023, at $12; In 2024, it rose to $13 dollars and in 2025, to $14.
On the other hand, the minimum wage in Florida yes it will rise in 2026but the increase will take effect until September. He September 30, 2026he Florida minimum wage will rise to 15 dollars per hour and $11.98 for tipped employees, which is the goal of the amendment. This amount will remain in effect until December 31, 2027.
Although the automatic one-dollar increases will be suspended, increases to Florida’s minimum wage will continue. Subsequent increases will be based on changes in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Administrative Workers (CPI-W) so as not to affect the purchasing power of workers. Indexed increases based on inflation will begin in 2028.
Other states that will raise the minimum wage in 2026
More than 20 entities have increases scheduled for next year. In addition to Florida, these are the states that will raise the minimum wage in 2026: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, South Dakota, Hawaii, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and Washington. Here more details about the new amounts.
Of these states, some will raise the minimum wage on January 1, 2026, while other entities will do so in July and Florida in September.
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