Event Brief
Florida minimum wage rises to $15 Wednesday
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 28, 2026 at 5:20 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 30, 2026 at 11:20 AM ET
Summary: Florida’s state minimum wage has been increasing since 2021, and the next step takes effect this week. It will reach $15 per hour on Wednesday, affecting pay rates for covered workers across the state.
WHO: Florida workers and employers subject to the state minimum wage
WHAT: Florida’s minimum wage increases to $15 per hour
WHEN: Sep 30, 2026
WHERE: Florida
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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