Florida Minimum Wage Calculator
Verify statutory earnings, audit split workweeks crossing the annual September 30 wage adjustment boundary, and compute back pay under Fla. Stat. § 448.110.
Florida Minimum Wage & Back Pay Calculator
Audit compliance with Florida Constitution Article X, Section 24 ($14.00 in 2025–2026, $15.00 effective September 30, 2026) and generate required pre-suit notices under Fla. Stat. § 448.110.
Florida Minimum Wage Statutory Framework
In November 2020, Florida voters approved Amendment 2, establishing Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution. The amendment created a structured six-year statutory schedule increasing Florida's minimum wage by $1.00 each September 30 until reaching $15.00 per hour on September 30, 2026.
Florida Constitutional Step Schedule:
- September 30, 2024 – September 29, 2025: $13.00/hr ($9.98 tipped cash floor)
- September 30, 2025 – September 29, 2026: $14.00/hr ($10.98 tipped cash floor)
- September 30, 2026 – September 29, 2027: $15.00/hr ($11.98 tipped cash floor)
- September 30, 2027 and Beyond: Annual CPI-W inflation adjustment certified by the Florida Department of Commerce.
The September 30 Pay Period Boundary Rule
Because Florida minimum wage adjustments take effect on September 30 of each year rather than January 1, pay periods spanning the end of September must be separated into two distinct rate calculations. Hours worked on or before September 29 must be compensated at the prior year rate, while hours worked on or after September 30 must be compensated at the higher statutory floor.
Mandatory 15-Day Pre-Suit Notice (Fla. Stat. § 448.110)
Unlike federal FLSA actions where employees may immediately file suit, Florida law requires employees to serve a formal written notice on the employer detailing the alleged unpaid minimum wages. The employer has 15 calendar days to pay the claim in full before a civil action may be filed in court.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in Florida in 2026?
From September 30, 2025 through September 29, 2026, the Florida minimum wage is $14.00 per hour. On September 30, 2026, Florida minimum wage increases to $15.00 per hour under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.
When does Florida reach the $15.00 minimum wage?
Florida reaches $15.00 per hour on September 30, 2026. This represents the final fixed step of the constitutional schedule enacted by Florida voters in 2020 through Amendment 2.
How is Florida minimum wage adjusted after September 2027?
Under Article X, Section 24(c) of the Florida Constitution, beginning September 30, 2027 and on each September 30 thereafter, the Florida Department of Commerce calculates an annual cost-of-living adjustment indexed to the rate of inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W).
What is the pre-suit notice requirement under Florida Statutes § 448.110?
Under Florida Statutes § 448.110(6), before an employee may file a lawsuit for unpaid minimum wages, the employee must serve the employer with written notice specifying the minimum wage claim amount. The employer is given 15 calendar days from receipt to pay the full amount of unpaid wages to avoid civil liability and attorney fee exposure.
Can Florida cities or counties establish higher local minimum wages?
No. Florida Statutes § 218.077 explicitly preempts local governments from enacting or mandating local minimum wages on private employers. The state constitutional rate applies uniformly throughout all 67 Florida counties.