Florida’s minimum wage set to increase in September: Here’s the new amount

Some workers in Florida can expect a pay raise soon, as the state’s minimum wage is set to increase at the end of September. The Sunshine State is among the few with a minimum wage higher than the federal rate of $7.25 per hour—a rate that hasn’t changed in 16 years despite multiple proposals in Congress.

Thanks to a constitutional amendment approved by Florida voters in 2020, the state’s minimum wage has been increasing annually, and will reach $15 per hour by September 2026—more than double the current federal minimum. Here’s what to expect from the upcoming wage hike.

How much will Florida’s minimum wage increase in September?

Currently, Florida’s minimum wage stands at $13 per hour, and $9.98 for tipped employees. On September 30, it will rise to $14 per hour, and $10.98 for those who earn tips.

Looking ahead to 2026 and beyond

This 2025 increase won’t be the last.

In September 2026, Florida’s minimum wage will reach $15 per hour, and $11.98 for tipped workers—fulfilling the amendment’s target. While the automatic $1 annual increases will stop in 2026, the state minimum wage will continue to rise as the amendment requires it to be adjusted based on increases reflected in the Consumer Price Index. This indexing will help preserve workers’ purchasing power. The $15 hourly rate will remain in effect through December 31, 2027. After this date, inflation-based adjustments will take effect in 2028.

What states have a minimum wage higher than the federal level?

Several states have laws that mandate automatic annual increases, while others adjust their minimum wages in line with inflation to protect workers’ purchasing power.

Most states implement these changes at the beginning of the year, though a few do so in July. Florida stands out by enacting its increases in September.

In addition to the District of Columbia, the states with minimum wages above the federal level include: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia.

The remaining states follow the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour, which has not been increased since 2009. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Inflation Calculator, if the federal minimum wage had kept up with inflation since 2009, it would stand at $10.88 an hour. Though this level is more than $3 higher than the current federal minimum, it is far short of what economic justice advocates argue is necessary to keep workers and their families out of poverty.

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