On September 30, 2026, Florida’s minimum wage will increase from $14 to $15 per hour.
The minimum cash wage for tipped employees will rise from $10.98 to $11.98.
After this year, future adjustments will be tied to inflation. This is the last of the scheduled $1 increases Florida voters approved in 2020.
With about a week to go, a quick payroll check now can save you corrections later.
Before September 30, review:
- Hourly rates for every employee currently paid below $15
- Tipped employee wages and tip credits
- Payroll and timekeeping settings, especially any pay period that includes September 30, since those hours must be paid at both the old and new rates
- Required workplace posters
- Labor costs and staffing plans for the fourth quarter
For small businesses, even a $1 increase can affect payroll, pricing and operating costs.
If anything on this list raises a question, reach out to your HR or payroll provider this week.
Keeping the community informed about changes like this is part of what the South Dade Chamber is doing. A few simple minutes of review now means one less surprise in your future, and we’re truly here to help keep South Dade businesses connected to the resources they need to succeed.
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