Florida Minimum Wage — As of September 30, 2026, the minimum wage in Florida is $15.00 per hour — the final scheduled step of the 2020 Amendment 2 ballot measure, with inflation adjustments each September starting in 2027. Tipped employees must receive at least $11.98 per hour in direct wages, with tips making up the rest; the employer must cover any shortfall. Cities and counties cannot set higher local rates, since Florida preempts local minimum-wage ordinances.
Florida Overtime — Florida has no state overtime law, so the federal Fair Labor Standards Act applies: non-exempt workers earn 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a week. A common problem is employers misclassifying workers as exempt or independent contractors to avoid overtime. Florida workers can file with the U.S. Department of Labor or sue directly for unpaid wages, liquidated damages, and attorney’s fees.
