Florida vs Georgia minimum wage 2026
At 40 hours per week, the gross-pay gap between Florida and Georgia is $16,120.00 per year at each state's standard minimum.[DOL WHD]
| Measure | FLFlorida | GAGeorgia |
|---|---|---|
| Standard minimum (2026) | $15.00 | $7.25 |
| In effect | effective 2026-09-30 | in effect as at 2026-07-01 per US DOL |
| Tipped cash wage | $11.98 | $2.13 |
| Tip credit ceiling | $3.02 | $5.12 |
| Indexed to inflation | Yes | No |
| Next scheduled step | None | None |
| vs federal $7.25 | +$7.75 | +$0.00 |
| Gross at 40 hours/week | $600.00 / week | $290.00 / week |
| Gross at 40 hours/year | $31,200.00 | $15,080.00 |
| Net after federal tax and FICA (annual, before state tax) | $27,249.20 | $13,926.38 |
Why the gap exists
FloridaCommerce: the $15.00 rate runs through 31 December 2027. The inflation adjustment resumes in September 2027 and takes effect on the following 1 January, so the next change is on 1 January 2028 and its rate is not yet published. Florida's constitutional schedule ended with the $15.00 step on 30 September 2026. Inflation adjustment resumes in September 2027, effective 1 January 2028.
And on the other side
The state statutory rate is $5.15, below the federal floor. The FLSA rate of $7.25 controls for employees covered by federal law. DOL: State statutory rate, applies to employers with 6 or more employees; the FLSA floor of $7.25 controls for employees covered by federal law No scheduled increase is recorded. This row was taken from the DOL tables only and the state's own site was not checked in this pass, so a scheduled increase may exist and simply not be captured here.