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Florida wage and hour laws, 2026
The minimum wage in Florida is $15.00 an hour in 2026; overtime is owed after 40 hours a week, under federal law. Since September 30, 2026, under the state constitution; the DOL table still shows the earlier $14.00. Tipped workers can be paid $11.98 an hour in cash, with up to $3.02 of their tips counted toward the $15.00 minimum.
Minimum wage
| Minimum wage, per hour | $15.00 |
|---|---|
| Set by | State law |
Since September 30, 2026, under the state constitution; the DOL table still shows the earlier $14.00.
Sources: Florida Constitution, Article X, Section 24 (Florida minimum wage: $15.00 from September 30, 2026). Checked November 5, 2026. The full table: Minimum wage by state, 2026
Tipped minimum wage
| Minimum cash wage | $11.98 |
|---|---|
| Max tip credit | $3.02 |
| Full minimum wage | $15.00 |
Since September 30, 2026, under the state constitution; the tip credit stays at the 2003 federal amount, $3.02. The DOL table still shows the earlier $14.00.
Sources: Florida Constitution, Article X, Section 24 (Florida minimum wage: $15.00 from September 30, 2026). Checked November 5, 2026. The full table: Tipped minimum wage by state, 2026
Overtime
| Time and a half after, per day | No |
|---|---|
| Time and a half after, per week | 40 h |
The DOL lists no state overtime rule; the federal FLSA applies.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws: premium pay after designated hours (updated July 1, 2026). Checked November 5, 2026. The full table: Overtime laws by state, 2026
Worked examples at the minimum wage
A 40-hour week: $600.00
Five 8-hour days at the $15 minimum, before taxes: 40 regular hours, no overtime.
A 45-hour week: $712.50
Five 9-hour days at the $15 minimum, before taxes: 40 regular hours and 5 overtime hours at $22.50 (1.5 times $15), $112.50 of overtime pay.
A year of full time: $31,200.00
40 hours a week for 52 weeks at the $15 minimum, before taxes: $2,600 a month.
A tipped worker’s 30 hours: $450.00
The employer pays $359.40 in cash wages ($11.98 an hour) and may count up to $90.60 of tips toward the rest; if tips fall short, the employer makes up the difference.
A summary of what these agencies and statutes say, not legal advice. Cities and counties may set higher minimum wages, and exemptions or industry rules can change what you are owed: check your state’s labor department.
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