Average Salary in Florida

State of United States · Data verified 2026-01-01

Minimum wage

$14 /hr

Average salary $4,500 /mo

+ 93% vs United States national rate #20 of 56 state Since 2025-09-30

With a population of 23.4 million, Florida is a state of United States whose economy centers on tourism and agriculture. Its minimum wage of $14 per hour is 93% above the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of $4,500 per month. The cost of living is 3% above the national average. The median household income is $67,917 per year.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #20 of 56; state
vs National: +93%; United States floor
Annual (est.): $29,120; full-time, before tax
Change Since 2018: +70%; nominal wage

Wage Breakdown

Hourly: $14
Monthly: $2,426.62 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual: $29,120 Based on 2,080 hours/year

Florida's minimum wage increases annually on September 30 under Amendment 2 (2020), on a path to $15.00/hr by 2026. The 2025 rate of $14.00/hr took effect September 30, 2025. Tipped employees may receive $3.02/hr less provided tips cover the gap.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately $29,120 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See United States purchasing power context.

Average Salary

$4,500 /mo gross

$54,000 /yr gross

Bureau of Labor Statistics - OES · 2025

Median Income

$67,917 /yr household

$35,216 /yr individual

U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey · 2023

Minimum Wage History

Nominal wage

Minimum wage history for Florida
Year	Nominal
2025	$14 hourly
2024	$13 hourly
2023	$12 hourly
2022	$10 hourly
2021	$8.65 hourly
2020	$8.56 hourly
2019	$8.46 hourly
2018	$8.25 hourly

Compare Florida

Compare Florida with other state

Florida vs Alabama $ 7.25 /hr

Florida vs Alaska $ 13 /hr

Florida vs Arizona $ 15.15 /hr

Florida vs California $ 16.9 /hr

Florida vs Colorado $ 15.16 /hr

Florida vs Connecticut $ 16.94 /hr

Florida vs Georgia $ 7.25 /hr

Florida vs Hawaii $ 16 /hr

Florida vs Idaho $ 7.25 /hr

Florida vs Illinois $ 15 /hr

Florida vs Indiana $ 7.25 /hr

Florida vs Iowa $ 7.25 /hr

Florida vs Kansas $ 7.25 /hr

Florida vs Kentucky $ 7.25 /hr

Florida vs Louisiana $ 7.25 /hr

Florida vs Maryland $ 15 /hr

Florida vs Massachusetts $ 15 /hr

Florida vs Michigan $ 13.73 /hr

Florida vs Minnesota $ 11.41 /hr

Florida vs Mississippi $ 7.25 /hr

Florida vs Missouri $ 15 /hr

Florida vs Montana $ 10.85 /hr

Florida vs Nebraska $ 15 /hr

Florida vs Nevada $ 12 /hr

Florida vs New Hampshire $ 7.25 /hr

Florida vs New Jersey $ 15.92 /hr

Florida vs New Mexico $ 12 /hr

Florida vs New York $ 16 /hr

Florida vs North Carolina $ 7.25 /hr

Florida vs North Dakota $ 7.25 /hr

Florida vs Ohio $ 11 /hr

Florida vs Oklahoma $ 7.25 /hr

Florida vs Oregon $ 15.05 /hr

Florida vs Pennsylvania $ 7.25 /hr

Florida vs Puerto Rico $ 10.5 /hr

Florida vs Rhode Island $ 16 /hr

Florida vs South Carolina $ 7.25 /hr

Florida vs South Dakota $ 11.85 /hr

Florida vs Tennessee $ 7.25 /hr

Florida vs Texas $ 7.25 /hr

Florida vs Utah $ 7.25 /hr

Florida vs Vermont $ 14.42 /hr

Florida vs Virginia $ 12.77 /hr

Florida vs Washington $ 17.13 /hr

Florida vs Wisconsin $ 7.25 /hr

Florida vs Wyoming $ 7.25 /hr