Starting next week, September 30, 2025, Florida’s minimum wage will rise to $14.00 per hour for non-tipped employees, with tipped workers earning a new minimum of about $10.98 per hour.
This increase is part of a plan approved by voters in 2020, when nearly 61% supported Amendment 2 to gradually raise the minimum wage to $15.00 per hour by 2026. After 2026, the minimum wage will be tied to annual inflation adjustments.
Wage Increase Schedule Under Amendment 2
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Sept. 30, 2021: $10.00
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Sept. 30, 2022: $11.00
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Sept. 30, 2023: $12.00
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Sept. 30, 2024: $13.00
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Sept. 30, 2025: $14.00 (upcoming)
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Sept. 30, 2026: $15.00
One of the most vocal advocates for Amendment 2 was Orlando attorney John Morgan, who spearheaded the Florida for a Fair Wage campaign. Morgan invested millions of dollars to get the amendment on the ballot, calling it a fight for fairness and dignity for low-wage workers. Following its passage, he promised to defend the amendment against any attempts to weaken or delay its implementation.
Supporters of the increase say it helps families keep up with rising costs and reduces turnover in the workforce. Business groups remain concerned about the impact on small businesses, warning it could lead to higher prices and fewer jobs.
With the penultimate increase taking effect next week, Florida workers are one step closer to the $15 goal voters approved five years ago.
