A new rise in Florida’s minimum wage has been officially certified, providing good news to workers around the state. Beginning September 30, 2025, millions of employees, including those who receive tips, will see their hourly pay increase once more as part of a multi-year wage boost proposal passed by voters in 2020.
This annual rise is part of a larger attempt to raise living standards and help workers keep up with inflation. Florida is one of the leading states in terms of income reform and economic justice, despite the fact that the federal minimum wage has remained at $7.25 per hour since 2009.
How Much Will the New Minimum Wage in Florida Be?
Beginning in late September 2025, most workers in Florida will be paid $14 per hour, up from $13. Meanwhile, tipped employees will be paid $10.98 per hour, up from $9.98. These improvements are in accordance with Amendment 2, a ballot proposal enacted in 2020 that calls for a $1 rise per year until the minimum wage reaches $15 per hour by 2026.
Compared to the flat federal rate, Florida is well ahead in assuring more equitable pay for its workers.
What Happens after 2026?
While the present plan only assures rises until 2026, Florida’s minimum wage policy does not end there. Beginning in 2027, future increases will be linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This automatic adjustment method is intended to ensure that wages continue to reflect the cost of living, thus shielding workers from inflation and preserving purchasing power.
This CPI-linked method is already in place in other parts of the United States and is seen as a viable model for long-term wage growth.
Florida joins other states that are raising wages
Over 20 states, including Florida, have already declared increases in the minimum wage for 2025. Other regions following this pattern include Michigan, Oregon, the District of Columbia, and Los Angeles, all of which are working to increase base pay and reduce economic disparity.
These pay reforms mark a national trend towards increasing work quality, particularly in industries that have traditionally relied on low-paid labour.
