Florida's minimum wage is set by constitutional Amendment 2 and statute, rising to $14 per hour in September 2024 and $15 in 2026. Miami cannot set a higher private-sector rate; cities are preempted by Florida Statute 218.077.
Florida voters approved Amendment 2 in 2020, raising the state minimum wage by one dollar each September until reaching $15 per hour on September 30, 2026. The rate is $13 per hour in 2024, $14 in September 2025, and $15 in 2026. Tipped workers earn $3.02 less in cash wage but tips must bring total to at least the state minimum. Florida Statute 218.077 preempts municipal and county minimum-wage ordinances for private employers, leaving Miami no authority to set a higher local floor. The City of Miami Living Wage Ordinance (Sec. 18-557) covers only direct city employees and certain service contractors. The Department of Economic Opportunity adjusts the rate for inflation after 2026.
Failing to pay the state minimum exposes employers to back-wage liability plus equal liquidated damages under Florida Statute 448.110(6), with attorney fees and costs. Federal FLSA enforcement runs through the U.S. Department of Labor; state DEO handles Florida wage claims.
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