Florida Minimum Wage 2026
Current minimum wage, scheduled increases, tipped worker rules, and political context for Florida’s wage policy in 2026.
$13.00
Current Minimum Wage
$15.00
Projected 2026 Rate
$9.98
Tipped Worker Rate
$1 increases to $15 by 2026
Scheduled Increases
Minimum Wage Overview
Florida voters passed Amendment 2 in 2020 by 60.82%, enacting a $10 minimum wage rising $1 annually to $15 by 2026. This passed despite Trump winning the state. Florida minimum wage will reach $15 in 2026 — the first Southern state to reach that threshold.
Wage Policy Details
| Policy | Details |
|---|---|
| Current Minimum Wage | $13.00/hour |
| Tipped Worker Minimum | $9.98/hour |
| Scheduled Increases | $1 increases to $15 by 2026 |
| Projected 2026 Rate | $15.00/hour |
| Legislative Source | Amendment 2 (2020 ballot) |
| Passed by Ballot Initiative | 2020 |
Political Context
Amendment 2 is a remarkable political story: it passed in the same election where Trump won Florida by 3 points. This shows minimum wage has genuine bipartisan support at the voter level that Republican legislators don’t reflect. The $15 threshold reaching Florida in 2026 is a significant policy milestone.