Florida Minimum Wage Rises to $15, Tipped Workers Covered

Florida's minimum wage increased to $15 per hour on September 30, 2026, doubling the federal rate and requiring employers to top up tipped employees' earnings to the new floor. The measure, part of a voter-approved constitutional amendment, includes provisions for future inflation adjustments. This marks a significant state-level labor policy shift with potential economic ripple effects across the state's service sector.