State of Florida Payroll & Payroll Taxes

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Florida Wage and Hour Laws 

Minimum Wage 

Florida’s minimum wage is $12.00 per hour as of September 30, 2022. Each year after that, Florida’s minimum wage will increase by $1.00 per hour until the minimum wage reaches $15.00 per hour on September 30, 2026.   

Overtime 

There is no state-mandated overtime law in Florida. Florida follows the federal overtime laws prescribed in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). 

Pay Frequency 

There are no state-mandated standards related to frequency of pay periods. Covered employers in Florida should follow the federal requirement that wages are due on the regular payday for the pay period covered.  

Florida Unemployment 

Taxable Wage Base ($000s):                          $7,000 

New Employer Rate (% Taxable Wages):        2.7% 

Florida Income Tax Withholding 

Florida has no state income tax. 

Florida State Resources 

Florida Department of Revenue  

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity  

Florida Reemployment Assistance Department – Employers Section  

Florida SUI Rate  

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Revised 1/1/2024