The minimum wage in the state of Florida will undergo an increase during this same year, following the approval of Amendment 2 in 2020.
According to what is established in said statute, which was approved amidst the coronavirus pandemic five years ago with a 60.77% approval rate, the aim is to reach $15 per hour for all workers in the state.
The initiative will have a significant impact on the local economy, in addition to responding to the demands of various labor groups and workers' unions that have been fighting to obtain a better salary in recent years. The measure also seeks to increase the purchasing power of the Florida population in response to the rising cost of living across the country.
To what extent will the minimum wage in Florida increase and on what dates?
As established in the amendment, the minimum wage in Florida will gradually increase during this year and the next, with the goal of reaching $15 per hour in 2026. Therefore, these will be the dates of increase, as well as the corresponding amount for each year:
- $14 per hour starting from September 30, 2025
- $15 per hour starting from September 30, 2026
It is important to mention that this wage increase also aims to minimize the impact on small businesses, allowing employers to gradually adjust to the wage increases.
The wage adjustment also takes into account the inflation and the cost of living in the state and across the country. This increase will benefit employees in various sectors, such as:
- Commerce
- Hospitality
- Construction
In the case of Florida workers who receive tips, such as waiters or employees in other tourism-related industries, they will also experience an increase in their base salary, reaching $10.98 per hour starting from September 30, 2025. By 2026, the wage will be updated to $11.98 per hour.
Florida's Amendment 2 joins other state legislations aimed at increasing their residents' wages. Among the most prominent are:
- Oregon: the state's minimum wage increased to $15.95 per hour this year.
- California: as of January 1, 2025, the state's minimum wage reached $16.50 per hour.
- Washington: in this state, and in accordance with the annual adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index, workers received an increase to $16.66 per hour in 2025.
*This article has been automatically translated using artificial intelligence.