Minimum Wage Preemption: Hialeah vs Miami
How do minimum wage preemption rules compare between Hialeah, FL and Miami, FL?
Hialeah has fewer restrictions than Miami.
Hialeah, FL
Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade cannot set its own minimum wage above the Florida rate. The state Constitution Article X Section 24 fixes the floor at $14.84 in 2026, rising to $15 in September and indexed thereafter. Local minimum-wage ordinances are preempted.
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Miami-Dade County
Miami cannot set its own minimum wage for private employers. Fla. Stat. § 218.077 preempts municipal wage ordinances. The Florida Constitution (Art. X, § 24) sets the state minimum at $14.00/hour (effective 9/30/2025), rising to $15.00 on 9/30/2026. Tipped wage: $10.98/hour cash + tips.
View full Miami rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Hialeah | Miami |
|---|---|---|
| Constitutional source | Art. X §24 | - |
| 2026 rate | $14.84 then $15 | - |
| Tipped credit | $3.02 per hour | - |
| Local preemption | FL §218.077 | - |
| State Minimum Wage | - | $14.00/hr (→ $15.00 on 9/30/2026) |
| Tipped Wage | - | $10.98/hr cash + tips |
| Preemption Statute | - | Fla. Stat. § 218.077 |
| Miami-Dade Living Wage | - | $19.55/hr (county contractors only) |
| City Private-Sector Wage | - | None — state floor controls |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Hialeah FAQ
Can Miami-Dade set a $20 local minimum wage?
No. Florida Statute 218.077 preempts local minimum-wage laws. Only the constitutional schedule and indexed adjustments apply across the state.
Does the rate adjust mid-year?
Yes. The constitutional schedule sets a new minimum wage every September 30 through 2026. After 2026, increases follow the federal CPI for urban consumers annually.
Miami FAQ
Is Miami's minimum wage higher than Florida's?
No. The City of Miami follows the $14.00/hour state floor (rising to $15.00 on 9/30/2026). Miami-Dade County's $19.55 living wage applies only to County employees and contractors performing service contracts for the County.
Can the City of Miami pass a $20 minimum wage?
No. Fla. Stat. § 218.077 preempts city wage ordinances for private employers. Miami could only impose the higher rate on its own City workforce or on businesses under direct service contract with the City.
When does Florida reach $15/hour?
September 30, 2026, per Fla. Const. Art. X, § 24, as amended by 2020 Amendment 2. After 2026 the rate is CPI-U South indexed annually.
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