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Florida’s minimum wage has increased

By Jake Jordan, WFTV.com
By Jake Jordan, WFTV.com
The Highlights
  • Florida's Minimum Wage Jumps to $14 per Hour Effective September 30, 2025
  • The Road to $15: A Voter-Driven Initiative
  • Origins of the 2020 Amendment

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s minimum wage is set to increase to $14 per hour, effective Tuesday for Florida workers.

This increase comes from a 2020 voter-approved amendment supported by Orlando attorney John Morgan.

The minimum wage has increased by $1 each year since 2021 and is set to reach $15 by 2026.

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Jake Jordan

Jake Jordan, WFTV.com

Jake Jordan is a UCF Radio and Television alum on the WFTV Content Center Team. He hosts podcasts and live shows, and previously worked as a producer, reporter, and anchor on Orlando's Morning News with Scott Anez.

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