Florida’s minimum wage set to increase Tuesday

FLORIDA — Starting Sept. 30, Florida workers will see a pay increase. The state’s minimum wage is going up again as part of a gradual plan voters approved to reach $15 an hour.

Florida’s minimum wage will rise to $14 an hour. For tipped employees, that means a base wage of at least $10.98 an hour, plus tips.

This change is part of a state constitutional amendment passed by voters in 2020.

Local business owners, like Great Harvest Bakery owner Evan Delaney in Orlando, says he’s already been paying his employees over minimum wage to help support the rising cost of living.

“I try to think about that — don’t try to pay people less, just try to earn more in sales and that will kind of solve any issues you might have in the business,” he said.

The plan gradually increases Florida’s minimum wage until it reaches $15 an hour on Sept. 30, 2026.