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Florida Minimum Wage
Rate set by state law since 09/30/2026.
- Basic minimum wage
- $15.00/hr
- State law
- Yearly at 40 hours a week
- $31,200
- 52 weeks
- Florida median wage
- $23.02/hr
- BLS, May 2025
- Minimum as share of median
- 65%
Basic minimum rates
Hourly rate and who it applies to
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| Applies to | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| Covered employers | $15.00 |
Lowest paying jobs in Florida
Median hourly wage, occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | 880 | $27,470 | $29,490 |
| Taxi Drivers | 860 | $28,060 | $29,580 |
| Bridge and Lock Tenders | 470 | $28,090 | $34,680 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | 38,860 | $28,280 | $32,210 |
| Shampooers | 550 | $28,550 | $30,140 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 235,400 | $29,080 | $30,940 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 9,300 | $29,130 | $31,150 |
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | 160 | $29,480 | $31,640 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 23,530 | $29,530 | $36,210 |
| Parking Attendants | 17,670 | $29,650 | $31,890 |
| Passenger Attendants | 2,590 | $29,680 | $33,740 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 37,100 | $29,810 | $33,170 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Florida?
- The basic minimum wage in Florida is $15.00 an hour since 09/30/2026.
- How much is the Florida minimum wage per year?
- At $15.00 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks comes to $31,200 before taxes.