Florida Minimum Wage Is Going Up: What Workers Should Know

Florida Minimum Wage Is Going Up: What Workers Should Know

On September 30, 2025, Florida’s minimum wage will rise again. The new rate will be $14.00 per hour for non-tipped workers. This increase is part of Amendment 2, the constitutional amendment passed by Florida voters in 2020, which raises the minimum wage by one dollar each year until it reaches $15.00 in 2026.

For tipped workers, such as servers and bartenders, the direct hourly wage paid by the employer will also increase. Starting September 30, 2025, tipped employees must receive at least $10.98 per hour from their employer. Employers may still take a tip credit of up to $3.02 per hour, but only if the combination of wages and tips adds up to at least $14.00. If tips are not enough, the employer is legally required to make up the difference.

What this means for employees

• You are entitled to be paid at least $14.00 per hour if you are a non-tipped worker.
• If you are a tipped worker, your wages plus tips must equal at least $14.00 per hour.
• Employers must update payroll systems to reflect the new rate starting September 30, 2025.
• Employers are required to post a notice of the current minimum wage where employees can see it.
• You are protected against retaliation if you ask to be paid the proper wage.

Protecting your rights

If your paycheck does not reflect the new minimum wage, or if your tips and wages together do not equal $14.00 per hour, you may have a claim for unpaid wages. Employees can recover back pay and, in some cases, additional damages and attorneys’ fees.

Call for a Free Case Evaluation

If you believe your employer is not paying you properly, contact Robert S. Norell, P.A. for a free case evaluation. We will review your situation, explain your rights, and help you take the next steps to recover the wages you have earned.